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73 Terrible Ideas Executed So Perfectly You Almost Have To Respect Them

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Nate ArmbrusterByNate Armbruster

There’s something almost inspiring about watching someone put an unbelievable amount of time, talent, and craftsmanship into an idea that absolutely did not deserve it.

That’s basically the entire point of r/ATBGE, short for “Awful Taste But Great Execution.” It’s a home for creations that leave you bouncing between “Why would anyone make this?” and “Okay, but they did an incredible job.” We’re talking questionable fashion choices, bizarre home decor, custom cars nobody asked for, and works of art that probably required years of practice to create something deeply confusing.

The following examples are some of the best of the worst: terrible ideas executed so perfectly, you almost have to respect them.

1. Nails

Hand with red nail polish and a red ring around each fingernail.
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2. Epoxy Coated Plywood Table

Wooden table with a plastic cover and black chairs around it.
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3. What’s The Matter Babe, You Haven’t Touched Your Shrekfast

Creative bread art resembling a cartoon character and a mythical creature.
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4. Tamagotchi” Vape That Dies If You Stop Puffing

Hand holding a small robot with wires and a screen displaying a bug icon.
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5. Big Feet Wet, Little Feet Dry

Person with feet in slippers holding shopping bags at a station.
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6. Stained Glass Puking Cat

Suncatcher of a cat with a green fish toy hanging from its mouth.
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7. Soy Sauce Dishes

Two ceramic sculptures of human torsos with faces, one with an open chest showing ribs.
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8. Fashion Meets OSHA Compliance

Two neon yellow and two neon orange lace safety vests with reflective strips on a wooden floor.
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9. This Koi Fish Purse W/Baby Koi Coin Purse

Fish-shaped bag and smaller fish-shaped item on a kitchen counter.
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10. The ShRug

Toilet with a water heater above, brown stain on the floor rug, and a blue towel hanging.
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11. Finally You Can Be A Proud Owner Of The Chernobyl Disaster Humidifier

Miniature model of a nuclear power plant with a smoking chimney and fire effects.
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12. The Ratocaster

Wooden electric guitar with animal paw-shaped details on a gray bedspread.
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13. Wow

Pink car with cat face design, yellow eyes, and ears, on a city street.
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14. Apartment Hunting When, Pebble River

Room with a pebble pathway dividing tiled and carpeted areas, window with red curtain.
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15. Fiat 500 Boat

Unique peach-colored boat with a rounded front and large windows docked at marina.
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16. Great Axecution

Luggage carousel with a large cat mural in the background.
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17. This Woodwork

Wooden cat-shaped sculpture with intricate cutouts held at the beach during sunset.
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18. New Pool!

A pickup truck bed converted into a swimming pool on a wooden deck.
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19. Their Description: Rad Opossum Dragon Champ Stamp

Tattoo of a rat, a mouse, a squirrel, and a ferret with a parasol above them.
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20. I Don’t Even Know

Green convertible car towing a small boat with a custom license plate 'X WIFE' on a highway.
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21. A Good Way To Make Sure Nobody Steals Your Luggage

Luggage with a large printed face of a smiling woman on it at an airport.
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22. Like Crazy But Low Key?? Kind Of A Serve…

Person with long braided hair wearing a white shirt and jeans at a counter.
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23. Painting I Found In A Shop. Should Have Bought It.

Child with a cookie and chips bag, sitting with a bandaged arm, in a framed photo.
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24. Stegocat

Gray cat with a spiky back sitting on a wooden surface.
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25. Kind Of An Understatement

Tattoo of a lion with orange hair, surrounded by spider webs, with a banner reading 'Daddy Issues'.
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26. If Nautical Nonsense Be Something You Wish

Fish mounted on a sword with a knife and red rope, display case with autumn leaf and sign.
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27. I Was Told This Should Live Here

Tattoo of Sailor Moon with a humorous, exaggerated face and blush on cheeks.
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28. Bri’moken

Tattoo of a bandage with 'I'm OK' on arm, surrounded by cracks.
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29. Permanent Gardener Statue In Front Of Their House. Like, What

A person in a blue jacket and hat trimming a rose bush in a garden.
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30. Cursed Chainmail Mankini

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31. Herbie Fully Loaded X2

Vintage green pedal car with brown cushioned seat and open hood.
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32. Glitched Shoes

Pair of beige chunky boots with thick soles and laces, front view.
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33. Slug Nails

Four small snails on fingers with red nail polish, against a plain background.
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34. When Nature Calls

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35. What In Tarnation

A bathroom with a large metal tub, shower, and a small window.
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36. Is This What They Call Deflowering?

Decorative bathroom with flower-shaped sinks and green plant pots.
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37. A Knife Mirror

Full-length mirror with a black handle and a red rug in front, in a room.
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38. Have Fun Keeping It Clean

Black sink with large teeth design and faucet, yellow tiled wall background.
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39. This Taxidermy Combination

A raccoon appears to be flying through the air with wings attached to a house wall.
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40. Crazy Socks

Colorful knitted socks with circular patterns, worn on legs with blue pants.
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41. Found In A Clinic In Rural Ukraine

Child riding a large, realistic insect sculpture in a museum exhibit.
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42. Found In R/Blursedimages

Coffee with a beetle design on foam, in a blue cup on a yellow and blue saucer.
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43. Ant Mario

Tattoo of a cartoonish face with stars and bees around it on a person's leg.
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44. We Have A Wiener

Tattoo of a hot dog with various toppings on man's chest and shoulders.
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45. Marketplace Find

Close-up of a glass gecko with detailed textures and transparent limbs.
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46. So Strange Yet Very Interesting And Talented

Humorous banana feet with banana peel shoes on a wooden floor.
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47. I’m At A Loss For Words

Old upright piano with tools and supplies around it, outdoors near a truck.
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48. The Barber Who Did This Is Using Their Talent For Evil

Side view of a man with a unique haircut and sunglasses, with a shaved section and styled hair.
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49. You Like Some Raw Man?

Tattoo of a person with a bowl of ramen, eggs, and vegetables.
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50. Lamp In Dresden Hotel

Red sculpture of a woman with a lampshade as a head in a restaurant.
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51. On My Flight Today

Person wearing a hat with long, curved, black horns on an airplane.
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52. Just Imagine The Amount Of Bacteria This Harbors

Ornate gold and white decorative cloth with floral details and ruffles.
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53. Chocolate Bulldog Mousse

A tiny puppy-shaped dessert on a white plate with pink flower petals and cocoa powder.
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54. Psychedelic Chessboard

Chess game on a red and white patterned board with black and white pieces.
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55. He Might Have A Crush On Marge

Person with a cartoon tattoo of Marge Simpson on the back of their head.
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56. Zombie Guitar

Guitar-shaped sculpture with a camouflage pattern, standing outdoors on a sidewalk.
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57. LEGO Days

A white stapler on a black marble surface with metal rings around it.
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58. You’ll Be Hungry For Another Pair In An Hour

Custom panda express sneakers with pizza and spaghetti designs on the toes.
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59. Heirloom Foot Stool

Humorous furniture with a plaid cushion on a stool, wearing shorts and boots.
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60. Furbyture

Decorative chairs with animal-themed plush covers and wall art in a cozy room.
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61. I Love And Hate This Static Tattoo With ‘Shaking’ & ‘Dizzy Effect

Tattoo of a woman's face with flowing hair and snakes, in black ink.
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62. Those Bod Are To Die For, Literally

Nail art with horror movie masks: Jason, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Scream.
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63. We’re Making Italiano For You

Tattoo of a man and pregnant woman with text, on skin.
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64. Not Sure If This Is A Repost But

Man with a mohawk hairstyle with 'I Hate Mowing' written in black on the hair.
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65. I’d Rather Hold It

Large cartoonish face with big open mouth, red lips, and exaggerated features.
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66. Snail Table

Coastal-themed side table with a glass top, decorated with seashells and starfish.
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67. Lovely

Vintage red armchair with wooden armrests and a fringed bottom, on a wooden floor.
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68. Shovel Plate

Cheese cubes, jam, wine, and a glass on a black tray on a white table.
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69. Baby Turtle Or Turtle Baby?

Turtle sculptures with human faces on their heads, displayed on a metal shelf.
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70. Found This Gem On TikTok

Tattoo of a fish with a harness and a red nose on skin.
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71. Pigskin Soda Can With Tattooed Branding

Crushed soda can with Coca-Cola logo, held in hand in a workshop.
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72. Bruised And Veiny Nail Art

Marble-like pastel-colored nails with small inset images of skin, hand, and abstract art.
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73. Nebula 928. I’m Not A Fan

Interior of a purple luxury car with a white steering wheel and purple seats.
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Nate Armbruster

Nate is a writer and stand-up comedian living in Chicago. He enjoys finding the internet’s funniest corners so you don’t have to.