The English language can be difficult to master – and as these images prove, sometimes the smallest slip-up can change the entire meaning of a sentence.
Now, an Instagram account has been created to share these comical mistakes from all over the world – and it’s racked up thousands of followers.
One photo shows a woman posing with her new tattoo, which ironically reads ‘no regerts’ rather than ‘no regrets’.
In another snap, a foreign sign warning dog owners to clean up after their pets has taken on a slightly more sinister meaning.
From dodgy inkings to some frankly dangerous road signs, these pictures are a reminder that it always pays to double-check your spelling and grammar.
What should just be a polite warning to dog walkers ends up with a completely different meaning
The tattooist clearly didn’t double check before inking this lady, who now has a permanent spelling mistake on her rib cage
Whoever made this label either forgot to check the spelling or just really, really likes blueberries
Someone has got their words completely mixed up with this meme – but the irony makes it worth it
There is going to be a certainly large amount of grief getting this tattoo covered up
Either a new species has been invented or someone has seriously got the spelling of leopard wrong
The secret to Sarah’s 100 years on this earth is down to her love of sosigs
A sign that was possibly intended to encourage people eating their picnics ended up meaning something totally different
Dirty mind: This poorly thought out design didn’t go down too well with customers
This makes absolutely no sense, but either way, this venue probably means well
According to this advert, the semen pillow is excellent for brain function and calms the nervous system
This shop has a very unfortunate name indeed, but it seems popular none-the-less
This seemingly innocent article has ended up with a headline that has ended up a little sinister
Jacket, boiled, roasted, mashed – how do you like your potatoes? Boneless is probably not the obvious choice
This little one accidentally labelled his homework wrong, which probably gave his teacher a giggle
This child ended up getting his letters mixed up and wrote a swear word on his homework