19 Hilarious Tattoos That Get Funnier the Longer You Look at Them

Tattoo mishaps can happen to anyone, as evidenced by Ariana Grande’s infamous “Japanese-style barbecue grill” tattoo on her hand. Whether due to inexperienced artists or overly creative design choices, some tattoos can leave you scratching your head or stifling a laugh when you see the final product.

1. “My first and only tattoo. It seemed like a good idea when I was 18.”

2. “This tattoo was apparently supposed to be of ‘stars.’”

3. “A bad tattoo, this is”

4. “A girl I went to high school with has this on her upper thigh.”

5. “I was told this should live here.”

6. “There is so much to unpack here.”

7. “Don’t take directions from this woman.”

8. We bet it’s even more fun doing these sorts of requests.

9. “Yes, that is a tattoo.”

10. “What angle do you want the plane from?” “All of them”

11. “New clippy ink!”

12. “Bertmern”

13. The magnificent shading deserves a special mention.

14. “Why get a haircut when you can get this?”

15. “One of my friends from high school got this tat, and it hurts me too much to tell him how awful it is.”

16. “Them lines tho!”

17. You can’t argue with that.

18. “Roommate got a tattoo during a party at our apartment. Guess what it is.”

• A mouse with a pointy hat. © sweet_yeast / Reddit
• It’s supposed to be a hammerhead shark. © hufsicle / Reddit

19. “This guys argyle sock tattoo.”

By the way, tattoos can serve as a fantastic means not only to express yourself or pay tribute, but also to cover up scars.