So, you’ve finally decided to do it! You’ve worked up the nerve and found your way to the tattoo shop. Sitting in the waiting room, you’re nervously excited for your first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze, rummaging through your mind for that perfect design, the one you’ll proudly show off when someone asks, “Do you have any tattoos?” Sure, it sounds easy, right? However, for some, it just becomes one in a long line of questionable choices… like the people below.
A sea of stars is laid out before you!
The message behind this tattoo is lovely—it’s about teaching little girls that the world is full of possibilities, like stars in the sky. On a practical note, though, I’d like to know what that swing is tied to. Also, kids should know that floating around in space without an oxygen tank is just not safe. 
LOL!!!! The answer to the long-asked question…
This tattoo is a masterpiece in its own weird way. I’m not sure why people are obsessed with Waldo for their tattoos. When I think of getting a piece done, a nerd in a red and white striped uniform who’s always lost isn’t the first thing that pops into my mind. But now I know what happened when I didn’t find him—he’s got a fitting epitaph. 
The park is now open!
This is one sinister-looking giraffe. The world would be very different if this is what Spielberg brought to cinemas. This person might have a huge hit if they write a script about rampaging giraffes taking over a park of trapped humans. Or maybe they should think about tattoo removal before facing lifelong ridicule. 
This is what happens when…
The Simpsons have a crossover episode with Narcos. The popularity of this novelty character from The Simpsons is amazing—there’s t-shirts, hoodies, and even wallpaper. So why not memorialize the bad boy character on your skin? Originality points for going beyond boring old Bart and choosing the cartel-running alter ego of the lovable troublemaker. 
This can’t be real, can it!
This looks like someone skilled in Photoshop was trying to figure out their next tattoo. If it’s real, kudos to the artist. And wow, you have a beautiful smile! Your dental hygiene must be amazing. Kids, this is why you brush, floss, and go easy on the sweets. 
Just in case you were wondering…
Is that the day you got the tattoo, or the day your parents got together and, nine months later, boom—you arrived? Either way, it’s a unique way to commemorate a special day. The addition of where it happened is a nice touch, though now your friends and family will have to pay a high tariff to import you to the U.S. since you’re not made in America! 
No one move, or the index gets it!
It’s all fun and games until the index finger gets hurt. What did it ever do to the middle finger? Typecasting the middle finger as the bad guy is so cliché. This one might not have been thought through because any demands made to authorities are null and void since the fingers are crossed, meaning the assailant doesn’t have to abide by their words. 
I knew I had one of those somewhere!
If only it were this easy to achieve six-pack abs. We’d all save on gym fees. I applaud this guy’s unique form of visualization. Having it etched into his skin so he can always keep his goals in mind is dedication. If it’s not visualization, it’s the world’s oldest form of denial—wishful thinking. 
Really! This is what you chose?
Two things might have happened here: 1. This guy lost a bet, and his friends were cruel, or 2. He let his daughter choose his next tattoo. Both seem logical, but the placement makes me lean towards the first. If he lost a bet, he should rethink his choice of friends. If his daughter chose it, he might want to teach her about professional appearance. 
Tell me, where have you traveled again?
There are 195 countries on Earth, and this traveler wants you to know which ones he’s visited. “Bob, where have you traveled?” That could get very embarrassing after a few too many drinks or bad poker hands. Seriously, Bob, we don’t need to know where you have that flag. Keep those pants on! Avert the children’s eyes—no one needs to see that. 
Okay, I found Waldo Finally!
This guy plagued many of our youths as we spent hours hunting for that little nerd in the red and white hat and sweater in a weird book with tons of people and things scattered across the page. Now, look at how smug he looks peering out from behind this woman’s ear. He tricked us; he wasn’t even in the books! While this tattoo might seem like a waste of time and skin, it’s undeniably clever and a bit humorous. 
Denial is not just a river in Egypt!
When even the hair club for men can’t help you, your local tattoo parlor has got you covered. If you suffer from a receding hairline, the answer is simple—and permanent! Get yourself a hair tattoo with a neat superhero helmet outline. It’ll look great in any photo, from your Christmas card to that pesky mugshot. For just one installment of way too much money, you can feel like time hasn’t robbed you of your vitality or your hairline. 
That’s me!? Really, no way!
This tattoo leaves me with questions, but a picture is worth a thousand words. Maybe he had never glanced in a mirror and now that he has, he’s asking himself, “What was I thinking?” As an artist, you might do anything for your art, but attempting to become a living statue may be a step too far. Judging by his look, he might have just realized that. 
I’m hooked on the pain!
Holy moly, that looks like it hurt! I don’t know about funny, but this is definitely a snapshot of a moment I’d like to forget. If I hooked myself while fishing, which has happened more than once, it would be the last thing I’d want immortalized in ink on my flesh. No way! 
Swing and a Miss
Getting matching tattoos with loved ones to celebrate your bond is appealing. Sibling relationships are special, and this sister swing tattoo is a cute idea. Unfortunately, the tattoo artist seems to have confused the numbers, writing the same number twice instead of the sisters’ birth years. It’s a small mistake, so let’s hope correcting it won’t be too difficult. 
Dot dot… Wait! Is it a janky heart?
If you love someone enough to get their name tattooed on your body, you want it to be just right. It’s essential to make sure the font and the tattoo are flawless. It’s hard to figure out why they call each other “dots.” Also, those hearts are quite janky. We see cover-up jobs in their future. 
Tied Up
Pixar holds a special place in our hearts, and we’ll never get over our love for Monsters, Inc. This person took their love to the next level with a tattoo of Mike Wazowski in a bizarre position. With the top one being the reference and the bottom the actual tattoo, we’d say the artist nailed the assignment. No notes from us. 
Leaving a Leg-acy
Getting an entire limb tattooed is a huge commitment. While small tats can be covered up, an entire leg inked up is a big deal. If this lady could redo this irreversible decision, would she have second thoughts? We think so. This tattoo is so busy that we could spend hours looking at it. We’re not sure if that’s good or bad, but art is in the eye of the beholder. 
It’s the pits
They say never get your lover’s name tattooed on you, just in case things go south. This person, however, had a different reason for tattooing the name “Brad” on herself. Maybe the tattoo artist didn’t get the joke, or the placement was too painful, but we can’t stop laughing at her commitment to a “Brad Pitt” joke. Now that’s a true fan. 
Tight Knit
Is there a hobby you love so much that you’d permanently dedicate a patch of your skin to it? If the answer is no, then you’re not a knitter. This work belongs to someone truly dedicated to their craft. We’re not saying it’s ugly—we’ll let you be the judge of that. The commitment this person showed to knitting is respectable. The yarn gods will honor them in the afterlife. 
Writing’s on the… Back
A human body is a large canvas for tattoo designs. While some people go for small, understated tattoos, that’s not for everyone. If this guy was looking for an attention-grabber, he succeeded. To be honest, he’s spitting facts. But this feels more like a post-it note or Instagram post than a huge back tattoo. 
Elderly Ink-spiration
How old is too old for a tattoo? While most people would put an age limit on new ink, we think it should be the other way around. The older you are, the higher up getting a tattoo should be on your bucket list. This grandma is pretty metal for getting inked at her age. We can tell it hurts, but she’s smiling through the pain. You’re never too old to earn street cred. 
Skid marks
Many people ink their bodies to stand out, but birthmarks and freckles already do that. Instead of covering up their birthmark, this person made it part of their tattoo. We hope they meant for it to look like dirty underwear. If not, that’s a mistake we’d be truly embarrassed by. 
Has anyone seen my pen?
This gentleman suffers from the common condition of misplacing things—like the pen behind his ear. To cure this ailment, he created a permanent home for the pen he’s always losing. BTW, he might have a box of pens in his car he keeps meaning to return to work, which is why there’s never a pen when you need one. 
Say Cheese
The big teeth, scary grin look is a Halloween show-stopper. But some people want something more permanent. It’s a bold move to get such a statement design on your mouth where it can’t be hidden, unless you wear a mask. Now that we think about it, it’s an interesting choice. 
Connect the dots
Cosmetic tattoos are popular for those who can’t be bothered with daily makeup. But for those not blessed with freckles, you can get those tattooed too. Just make sure your artist knows what color to use. Otherwise, you’ll have permanent dots that look more like blackheads than freckles. 
I scream for ice cream
If you want to be taken seriously on the streets, an ice cream cone tattoo might not be the way to go. This gentleman wanted to show he’s tough, but an ice cream cone that says “brr” surrounded by lightning probably isn’t sending that message. His crew’s reaction likely sounded like the laugh track of an 80’s sitcom. 
That’s handy
In the world of tattoos, there are masterpieces and head-scratchers. This person’s hand resembles a canvas of tiny blue dots that could be mistaken for a skin condition. We’re not sure what the desired effect was, but we hope it was some sort of Avatar-style chickenpox. 
I gotta catch them all!
The appeal of Pokémon is undeniable—many of us have Pokémon Go on our phones. This guy is a serious fan. My concern is if he catches them all, will he run out of space? And if he does, will he be able to continue his goal of becoming a gym leader? 
Well, clearly, they didn’t listen to the tattoo!
It’s like they knew this was a bad idea before they got the tattoo. Why didn’t they heed their own warning? This Seinfeld-inspired tattoo has ironic humor, but the result is a big fail. Instead, the owner now has a tattoo reminding them daily that this was a bad idea. 
