30 Tattoos People Thought Were Cool When They Got Them But Not So Much Anymore

In a hilarious turn of events, the “Ink Shaming” Facebook group has been flooded with pictures of tattoo fails, posted by onlookers who couldn’t help but share the once-cool tattoos they’ve witnessed.

These funny snapshots capture everything from bizarre design choices to outright mistakes, leading many to wonder about the stories of regret behind them.

While the tattoo bearers might not have intended for their ink to become the subject of online amusement, it serves as a light-hearted warning that today’s coolest tattoo might just be tomorrow’s viral mishap.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.