Is this Australia’s worst tattoo? Inkings of a pelican taking a poo, a VB beer can with a mullet and a Bunnings sausage among the contenders for the country’s most heinous body art
- Winner announced for the ‘sh*****t’ tattoo in Australia and it’s of a pelican
- The animal is depicted taking a poo near its companions – a turtle and gecko
- Second place went to a pair of stick figures positioned in suggestive poses
- Tattoos that missed out included a VB can with a mullet and Centrelink logo
Brave Australians have shown off their questionable tattoos during a search for the country’s worst body art.
Some of the most heinous examples include a VB beer can with a mullet, a Bunnings sausage and a bizarre depiction of a pelican taking a poo in front of a turtle and a gecko.
Other tattoos considered for the prestigious title were a pair of stick figures engaged in compromising positions and the words ‘Made in K-Town’.
Some of the most heinous examples include a VB beer can with a mullet, a Bunnings sausage and a bizarre depiction of a pelican taking a poo in front of a turtle and a gecko (pictured)
![Other tattoos considered for the prestigious title were a pair of stick figures engaged in compromising positions and the words 'Made in K-Town' (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/10/18/05/19869374-7586779-image-a-16_1571371734082.jpg)
Other tattoos considered for the prestigious title were a pair of stick figures engaged in compromising positions and the words ‘Made in K-Town’ (pictured)
Ben Erwin’s pelican tattoo was named the ‘s**ttest’ in the Northern Territory by the NT News.
Mr Erwin, 29, said he gave himself the multicoloured tattoo about three years ago.
‘I had a mate draw it on my leg and I just stencilled over it,’ he said.
‘They said ”you won’t draw whatever I put on your leg”, so I said ”go for it”.’
Mr Erwin said his girlfriend likes the tattoo but he is sometimes embarrassed to show it to people.
Second place went to a tattoo with the words ‘me’ and ‘ur mum’ inked under a very suggestive pair of stick figures.
Fortunately it is inked on the back of the left shoulder blade so it can be easily covered up.
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Brave Australians have shown off their questionable tattoos during the search for the country’s worst body art
![One Aussie tossed up between inking a VB can or the Ibis, known as the 'bin chicken', and decided to tattoo the bird sitting on top of the beverage instead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/10/18/04/19517406-7586779-One_Aussie_tossed_up_between_inking_a_VB_can_or_the_Ibis_known_a-a-9_1571370958418.jpg)
One Aussie tossed up between inking a VB can or the Ibis, known as the ‘bin chicken’, and decided to tattoo the bird sitting on top of the beverage instead
Third place went to a tattoo of the seemingly hand-scrawled phrase, ‘Made in K-Town’.
Although the winners have been announced, there were some close contenders.
One Aussie tossed up between getting a tattoo of a VB can or one of an ibis, but couldn’t make up their mind and decided to tattoo the bird sitting on top of the beer instead.
In another embarrassing tattoo, a tourist in Bali got a VB can inked on himself with his friend’s initials over the front, with a long mullet protruding from the top.
Another beer-loving Australian showed off a six-pack of VB bottles on his stomach.
While another tattooed a VB along with a packet of Winfield cigarettes, one made the bold decision to ink Vegemite spread and a pie with tomato sauce on top.
![In another embarrassing tattoo, a tourist in Bali got a VB can inked on himself with his friend's initials over the front, with a long mullet protruding from the top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/10/10/00/19517404-7556445-image-a-15_1570664891791.jpg)
In another embarrassing tattoo, a tourist in Bali got a VB can inked on himself with his friend’s initials over the front, with a long mullet protruding from the top