Pictures That Definitively Show That People Simply Don't Know How To Tan

Summer is here in full force, which means it's time to get out and soak up the sun! But before you do, make sure to apply a good amount of sunscreen.

Otherwise, you might wind up looking like these fine folks below. Have a look and see how these people took the concept of sun tanning to a hilarious new level.

The ultimate farmer's tan.

Not only does this user have a proper t-shirt tan, but she also has the shorts to match.

This is why I only sunbathe while wearing a speedo. Say what you will — my tan is as even as it gets.

Shouldering the burn.

Having a sunburn isn't always a painful experience, but when you get hit this hard on your arms or shoulders — you can bet that you're going to be in for a very unpleasant time. I'm a side sleeper, so I know.

Put a ring on it.

This is actually a pretty common occurrence, especially for married couples. I've been wearing my wedding band for less than a year and already I see signs of a ring tan developing. It's almost sweet when you stop and think about it.

"“My arm after cutting roof tiles for a couple hours.”

This summer so far has been a scorcher and has given me an entirely new appreciation for those who work outside, in construction, or the trades.

I'd be sinking all of my investments into sunscreen.

Do you happen to have a pair of socks?

Holy heck, those feet are so white they're practically blinding. Do they come equipped with a damper switch, because if so someone needs to go ahead and turn those little piggies down to a reasonable luminescence.

Do you rock a thong?

A thong sandal, that is; get your head out of the gutter. What makes this photo different from the others is that this person's feet don't appear to be burned.

That must mean that they continually saw the tan developing and just decided to run with it.

When your hat and hairline betray you.

Hats and hairlines have a hard time lining up for most men over the age of 35. There's nothing worse than a bright white indicator that says to the world "this is where my hair used to grow!"

Those are some lovely sandals you have on.

Take your sandals off when you come inside the house for goodness sake. Oh wait, never mind — those are just your incredibly suntanned feet letting the world know that you rock dad sandals in the summertime.

How to tell if someone wears Crocs.

The easy answer is that their foot will look as if they've been branded with a cheese grater. Just when I thought that Crocs couldn't get any uglier, they go and prove me wrong.

“Forgot to put sunscreen on before I hopped on the motorcycle, and as a result, I have this sweet new tan line.”

I feel like I can still hear this user's skin sizzling when I look at their arm. How long were you out for a joyride before you began to notice the 2nd-degree burns developing on your forearm?!

Have you ever had a face mask sun tan?

This user says that she was working at an outdoor vaccine clinic and completely forgot to apply sunscreen to her face. I feel like we're going to be seeing a lot of these this summer.

Is that an Apple watch?

I wish I could run into this user in real life just so I could walk up to them and ask "Hey, do you have the time?"

Maybe you should try wearing the watch on the other wrist for a while?

You know you're a busker when...

This is why you don't play your guitar without a shirt on. You get lost in the music and the moment and before you know it, you have a giant guitar strap tan across your back.

Line it up.

is this one even real? Just look at the precision of that line! The sun must have been angry that day to cut with such ferocity. I don't think you could even that out if you tried.

When you wind up wearing shorts underneath your shorts.

All I can say when after looking at this is "ouch." Leg burns may not be as painful as other parts of the body, but they radiate heat. Having to walk around all day like that must have been exhausting.