Tattoo Fails happen, even to the most loyal tattoo enthusiasts. You live, and you learn in life, and when it comes to tattoos. Some tattoos are so awful however, that it leaves innocent bystanders scratching their heads, averting their eyes, or in complete amusement and sometimes even laughter. Sometimes it is the tattoo wearer’s fault, in a terrible idea or design that the wearer thought would be a great idea. Other times, it’s the lack of research in the tattoo artist or blind trust in a tattooist that is not quite up to the challenge. Sometimes tattoo fails happen when tattoo enthusiasts want to get a “great deal” on their ink. Whatever the case may be, there are countless tattoo fails out there in the world today.
Luckily there are ways to remedy the regrettable tattoo. Cover-up tattoos have spurned popularity in reality tattoo television shows where tattoo artists are challenged to cover up a tattoo fail with a fantastic tattoo instead. Tattoo laser removal may also be an option to get rid of a terrible tattoo fail. It can be costly and fairly painful, but for some, it will be less painful than looking at their tattoo fail every day. Do you have a tattoo fail story? We’d love to hear about it!
Here is a sampling of 10 awful, terrible, no good tattoo fails for your enjoyment:
Leaving this to interpretation…what do you see?
It is supposed to be a black and gray rose, but it looks like a giant bruise instead.
No other words necessary that what’s already on the tattoo.
Roadkill?
I think His expression is captured perfectly in terms of what He thinks of this tattoo.
Looks like this pinup got into a scuffle before her portrait was done.
It’s a good thing we have music!
Ah…Wendy.
Take a guess at what Nina said?
To end this list, a tattoo that is truly indecipherable.
