They say nothing lasts forever but unfortunately for these impulsive individuals, their appalling tattoos will indeed last a lifetime.
It can be hard to imagine what motivates someone to opt for the Pringles man etched onto their calf, the word ‘stupid’ on their forehead or a blue cupcake — sat on the toilet.
But whether your tattoo is littered with poor grammar, contains profanity or is just plain awful, it is important to remember that each mistake presents an opportunity for learning.
And, fortunately for these inked individuals, they will be reminded of those opportunities every single day — for the rest of their lives.
This seems to be an appropriate philosophy for someone who is likely capable of frequently making regrettable life choices
Dollar signs on your upper lip… because nothing says you’re doing well for yourself better than seven currency symbols on your face
Well, if you say so… It would be interesting to get inside the heads of tattoo artists themselves when they agree to such mindbogglingly dumb pieces
The internet has given rise to a plethora of strange and bizarre memes, not least ‘forever alone’ (left) and ‘trollface’ (right). Perhaps they should stay on the internet and not people’s bodies
‘Twilight’s for teenage girls’, they said. Not so — this middle-aged woman proves that being part of Team Edward has not cutoff age
Thanks to this man’s questionable taste, the logo of everyone’s favourite obsolete social media platform is forever enshrined on his belly
While the man on the left has made excellent use of an unusually hairy patch on his arm to recreate a Troll Doll, the same level of ingenuity cannot be said of the smug-looking toilet cupcake to the right
An excellent and cleverly thought-out masterpiece is emblazoned across the man’s back, which is sure to get him at least a few laughs
No-one can deny that an exquisite pair of rainbow suspenders makes the perfect fashion accessory to compliment the outfit of any distignuished gentleman — whether you’re shirtless or not
Loyalty is an important quality to look out for in friends
The photorealistic style of this man’s portrait tattoo is truly aweinspiring, and the tattoo artist is definitely proud of their work
Louis Vuitton is an expensive brand. So having innumerable Louis Vuitton logos etched into your arm implies you’re a very classy person
Nothing is edgier or cooler than a killer pair of designer glasses. Now, this man will never have to worry about losing or breaking his pair ever again
…however there’s a good chance that this person’s grammar may not
This is a quote from a powerful and moving scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Remus Lupin’s hard-hitting advice to trust the main protagonist of a fictional series about witchcraft and wizardry can, of course, be applied to everyday life
Legend has it that the owner of these striking tattoos is actually still single
Left: What could be a more fitting tribute to a loved on than a terrifying version of them tattooed on your upper arm? Right: It is hoped that this tattoo has been laser-removed
Many tattoo enthusiasts say their bodies are canvases, but caution should prevail nonetheless
By making excellent use of his navel, this man has gained a charming and well-crafted memento of his favourite farmyard animal
No man’s passion for sour cream and onion crisps exceed this gentleman’s. He now proudly boasts having the iconic Pringles man adorning his leg forever
Because this man’s brain is bursting with great ideas he thought it prudent to warn others