Tattoos are a great way to express individuality, but sometimes the results can leave people with a case of instant regret. In this list, we’ve rounded up 20 tattoos that people probably wish they never got, shared by an online group dedicated to showcasing some of the most unfortunate ink choices. From misspelled words to bizarre designs, these examples serve as a funny—and cautionary—reminder of the importance of thinking twice before getting permanent body art!
#1 Dude Said He Was Fine With A “Free Tattoo”
Image source: Jay Wassner
#2 It’s Supposed To Be A Cat Nose
Image source: anon
#3 Just… Why?
Image source: anon
#4 Literally What Is This
Image source: Brook Kidd
#5 So I Am An Emt And I Was Looking Up Ambulance Inspired Ink.. I Came Across This Gem
Image source: Merri Kali Whitman
#6 Sorry But What The F Is This?? The Placement???
Image source: Loranda Tutt
#7 This Guy Is From My Hometown. I Don’t Even Understand What This Is Supposed To Be About
Image source: anon
#8 Someone I Knew Got A Tattoo On Vacation… Is It Completely Hopeless?
Image source: anon
#9 Big Yikes. Found On Tik Tok
Image source: David Jimenez
#10 Friend Posted They Got A New Neck Tattoo And The Artist Did A Fantastic Job
Image source: anon
#11 I Don’t…. I Can’t Understand It. The Longer You Get… The Worse It Is
Image source: anon
#12 Local Nc Artist
Image source: Moriah Breeden
#13 I Finally Have Something To Post! So Much Going On. One Of My Matches On A Dating App
Image source: Hayley Livingston
#14
Image source: Zella Nyx
#15 The Skull
Image source: Morgan Levoškin
#16 I Have No Words
Image source: Ally Platt
#17 Super Bad
Image source: Emmanuelle Le Normand
#18 I Did It Guys… I Finally Found One In The Wild
Image source: Lara Cottrell
#19 The Hands
Image source: anon
#20 Loyaty
Image source: anon
Tattoos are meant to be personal and meaningful, but sometimes they don’t turn out as expected. These 20 tattoos are perfect examples of ink decisions people probably wish they never got. Whether it’s a design gone wrong or an idea that just didn’t age well, these stories remind us all to think carefully before making something permanent. Let these serve as a lighthearted lesson to double-check before you commit to your next tattoo!
