15+ Tattoos That Make Us More Than A Little Regretful

There are some staggeringly good tattoo artists out there, and some absolutely beautiful pieces of artwork that people are lucky enough to have gotten on their bodies.

However, the tattoos on this list are on the opposite end of the spectrum! So, please enjoy these 15+ tattoos that make us go, “I’m so glad laser removal exists!”

“My friend was drunk and on Xanax when he decided to tattoo a black Charmander with no experience or artistic ability. The flame saves it.”

Now, I absolutely love Pokémon , and while this is incredibly funny, I just don’t think that I could have that on my body forever.

“This maybe ON of the worst.

I feel like I’m having a stroke when I try to read this properly! What is it even supposed to be saying?! I just can’t work it out.

“Terrifying!”

This means that this guy has to commit to that specific hairstyle as well! I hope he doesn’t go completely bald, as then it would just be a big face!

“I feel more sorry for the wolf than the person it’s tattooed on.”

Dear Lord, that poor wolf has seen some truly horrendous things! It looks like the wolf in the tattoo has seen a reflection of the tattoo that it is in!

“So my friend just got a new tattoo… I wonder when she’ll figure it out.”

At this point it really doesn’t matter when she figures it out. It’s just too late. That’s a thick font to try and fix as well.

Childish Work…

Nope, don’t like anything about that. The font, the horrific error, or just the general vibe of the piece. Congrats, you ruined your arm!

“This guy’s argyle sock tattoo.”

Sometimes it is just too hot to wear big socks, but you really want to wear big socks! If you frequently find yourself in this predicament, then here is the tattoo for you!

This One Is Driving Me Crazy.

I’m actually quite impressed with this guy’s commitment to this look if I’m honest. I mean, I sure as hell wouldn’t get it, but that’s just me I guess.

“Avocado baby.”

I actually think this baby looks more like an egg! I guess people not being able to tell whether your baby looks more like an egg or an avocado is a pretty clear sign that your tattoo sucks on its own.

“One of my friends from high school got this tat and it hurts me too much to tell him how awful it is.”

Is the “timeless” bit meant to be a reference to the fact that the numbers are so wrong on that clock face? I. Don’t. Get it!

“I never laughed so hard at a tattoo.”

Oh, Good God. They’d better only be doing good things with that left hand if they’re implying that their left hand is the hand of Christ.

“An alternative to buying a designer brand.”

One person found the artist’s Instagram and wrote, “I commented on the post and the artist stated that the client wanted this done like this.” I think they’re lying.

Great Linework!

Now, I have quite a bad tremor and I think that I could actually do neater line work than that!

“A girl I know works at the studio that posted this.”

I’m assuming it is meant to be a lion wearing a crown? Although, it looks more like the rodent king that I used to have nightmares about as a child.

“MILDER ITS ME!”

This one is making me feel very uneasy for some reason and I can’t pinpoint why. Something about their faces is quietly creepy.

This Absolute Dolt…

Yep, this grade A idiot actually got a set of glasses tattooed onto his face. I just can’t look at this guy anymore. Moving on!

Thinking That You Got Your Kid’s Drawing Tattooed, Only To Be In For A Little Surprise…

This person explained, “I secretly had my [six-year-old] son’s drawing tattooed. Four months later at the dinner table he confesses he didn’t draw it; his friend, Kevin, drew it. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.”

“Didn’t even bother to shave him first.”

Aside from the obviously horrific tattoo, this guy needs to give his damn ears a wash some time!

The Trashiest And Worst Tattoo In Human History!

This smacks of a guy being drunk on a guys’ night out, thinking that this was a hilarious idea at the time. Dear God, it is abominable.

“Dude sure loves his turtle!”

A lot of people were confused as to what the name was. I think that it is meant to be Kayden?

“When you get a tattoo at age 11.”

If every kid in the ’90s had been allowed to get a tattoo when they were still far too young, then I reckon at least 95% of them would have gotten this.

“Today I learned that my friend’s Chinese tattoo literally means ‘Turkey Sandwich.'”

Maybe they really like turkey sandwiches, okay?! Did you stop to think about that for a second?!

“Meaningful tattoos.”

Okay, so this one is done flawlessly. The artwork is spot on, but the tattoo itself is something that I would probably get sick of incredibly fast!

The Walking Advertisement!

I bet she didn’t even get a free coffee for doing this to herself. Of all the companies to get inked onto your body, she picked Starbucks?! Why?

“My Uncle’s new tattoo. Christmas will be awkward this year.”

Judging from the fact that he got this done to himself in the first place, I’m guessing that the previous Christmases have been far from normal as well!

“Getting a tattoo of your newborn…”

That baby looks like it has smoked a thousand cigarettes and aged by about a century in the time it took to tattoo it!

“The Girl with the Vegan Tattoo.”

I have a lot of causes that I am passionate about, but I don’t want to get them tattooed onto my face! Also, she’d better stick to that lifestyle choice now!

“It’s supposed to be a galaxy…”

I don’t know what this is looks like, but it’s absolutely not a galaxy.

“Some terrible anatomy. Where are his feet?”

You don’t need feet when you’re not landing any time soon!

Speaking Of Bird Tattoos.

The uploader said the talons look like fidget spinners, and I have to agree. So what’s better: no feet or spinner feet?

“How do you do, fellow emos?”

I have to wonder what this guy does for work where permanent tears of blood are acceptable to have. I also want to know if they’re hiring. They sound cool.

Poor kAtE.

This physically hurts to look at, but I’m most confused about what that thing on the bottom is. It looks like a big man skydiving.

Something’s Not Right.

I don’t know what’s happened to Tinkerbell in her later years, but she’s looking really rough.

“This ‘dragon’ came from a shop that charges $150/hr.”

Apparently this shop is so famously bad, other shops in the area offer discounts on cover-ups of their tattoos. Now that’s a bad reputation.

“A buddy of mine has a friend who gave himself this in 8th grade.”

Getting a bad tattoo in your early teens is bad, but it’s even worse when it’s on your forearm. Yikes.

Copy Cat.

Honestly? This is what you get for trying to steal another tattoo artist’s work.

“It looks like a lawsuit.”

The post says, “Gettin’ it done,” but I can’t even figure out what it is. What is that supposed to be?

“No ragrets on this one.”

Maybe this is meant to be a comment on the importance of education. Probably not, but maybe.

“FB friend actually thinks this is a good tattoo.”

The lines, the fill, the attempt at shading on those corners. It’s all awful.

Thin And Delicate.

Getting a tattoo with lines so thin they genuinely look like they’re disappearing must be well worth the money.

“Fortunately the owner of this tattoo thinks it’s perfect.”

I guess, in the end, that’s all that really matters. It can be the worst tattoo on Earth, but if the person sporting it likes it, it doesn’t really matter.

“Till death due us part!”

These two people really do deserve each other! It’s great when the world puts together two people who really are a match, even if it’s for the worst reasons!

“Friend’s ex-husband did her tattoo.”

That extra detail adds a whole new layer to this story. I can’t help but wonder if he made it this bad out of spite.

“Expectation vs reality!”

And this is why you should never skimp on a tattoo! Always go to someone who knows what they’re doing…and preferably someone who knows what crabs look like if you want a crab!

“I think Thom Yorke will love it.”

Who is the creep now? I’ll tell you who: it’s the weirdo who got this bizarre tattoo permanently on their body!