We all know tattoos are meant to be permanent works of art, but sometimes they don’t turn out as expected! In this collection of 20 Hilariously Bad Tattoos People Instantly Regretted, shared by an online group, we dive into the world of regrettable ink choices that have left their owners wishing for a time machine. From misspelled words to designs that completely missed the mark, these tattoos prove that sometimes, not all ink is a masterpiece. Prepare to laugh, cringe, and maybe double-check your own tattoo ideas!
#1 That’s Wild
Image source: Kassidy Bond
#2 Hi Y’all. I Wanted To Join So I Could Show Off, What I Think Is The Worst Tattoo Ever. I Have Tons That I’m Proud Of But This One Isn’t It. I Lost A Dumb Bet A Few Years Ago And Got This Sucker Without Seeing It Until It Was Permanent
Image source: Jack Brown
#3 Idk Where To Start
Image source: Jackson Bredläu
#4 Nailed It
Image source: Michelle Riordan
#5 I Actually Kinda Like It
Image source: Megan Archer
#6 What’s With The Bananas
Image source: Mia Kennedy-Leech
#7 Found This On My Timeline
Image source: Thomas Goulet
#8 It Says Sorry About Last Night I Got It Becuase I Always Used To Drink Way Too Much Alcohol And Do Some Dumb F**ked Up Sh*t And Got Tired Of Always Having To Tell People Sorry About Last Night So I Got It Tatted So I’m The Morning I Could Just Pull My Sleeve Up And Show It To Them. Made Sense To Me To Get It At The Time
Image source: Matthew Plowman
#9 Sweet Jesus
Image source: Aric Flowers
#10 I’m New So Hopefully You Don’t See This Constantly
Image source: Matthew Wagner
#11 Spotted On My Timeline. Cant Make This Up. The Beer Can In The Back Explains Everything!
Image source: Brandon Lee
#12 Give Me What You Got
Image source: Adreanna Rosenbalm
#13 Didn’t Have To Find In The Wild Cause It Lives With Me Everyday
Image source: Jason Carroll
#14 Saw On Another Page
Image source: Casey Turner
#15 ?
Image source: Jay Zack
#16 Live And….??
Image source: Anonymous participant
#17 Skin Of A Killer
Image source: Fritz Vonstrudelbaker
#18 What In The Jesus
Image source: Olli Ilmavirta
#19 Rough One
Image source: Anonymous participant
#20 So So So Much To Dissect Here
Image source: Beth Stokes
While tattoos are a form of self-expression, these 20 hilariously bad tattoos remind us that it’s always good to think twice before committing to permanent ink. Whether they make us laugh, cringe, or sympathize, these regrettable designs are a testament to the fact that not every tattoo idea goes as planned. If nothing else, they serve as a lighthearted reminder to carefully choose your next design—and maybe your tattoo artist, too!
