35 Funny Tattoo Fails That Went So Wrong They Became Art In Their Own Way

I don’t have any tattoos yet. Not because I don’t want one, but because the second I start thinking about it, I spiral into decision fatigue and abandon the whole idea. Some people, however, are decidedly not overthinkers.

These funny tattoo fails are proof that sometimes, confidence is a little too powerful. If you’re looking for ink inspiration, let this be your cautionary scroll.


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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.