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50 Permanent Reminders That Bad Choices Hurt Twice (New Pics)
Funny,FailsAPR 30, 2025

50 Permanent Reminders That Bad Choices Hurt Twice (New Pics)

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The dictionary defines “permanent” as “continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change” or “not easily removed, washed away, or erased.” It’s a simple word. One most people understand pretty well.
But it seems some tattoo enthusiasts forgot its meaning when they got inked. The designs they now carry are so shocking, it’s hard to believe someone actually chose to go through with them. Scroll down to see just how bad these tattoo fails get, and let us know what you think.
Warning: serious cringe ahead.

#1 The Way I Ran Here

The Way I Ran Here
87points

#2 I Ran My Heel Tattoo Through Google Lens Thinking It Would Translate The Thai Character It's Supposed To Be

I Ran My Heel Tattoo Through Google Lens Thinking It Would Translate The Thai Character It's Supposed To Be
74points

#3 This Shop Only Lasted 6 Months

This Shop Only Lasted 6 Months
69points

#4 Found On Instagram

Found On Instagram
67points

#5 My Husband Arm

My Husband Arm
62points

#6 Would Rather Be Gratefully Dead Than Have This Monstrosity On My Neck

Would Rather Be Gratefully Dead Than Have This Monstrosity On My Neck
62points

#7 I Saw This Monstrosity On Snapchat

I Saw This Monstrosity On Snapchat
59points

#8 My Dyslexic Son's Tattoo - He's Keeping A Postivite Attitude

My Dyslexic Son's Tattoo - He's Keeping A Postivite Attitude
58points

#9 For & Reason (Maybe The Worst I’ve Seen)

For & Reason (Maybe The Worst I’ve Seen)
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55points

#10 “The Cigarette Fairy”

“The Cigarette Fairy”
53points

#11 My Friends Tattoo

My Friends Tattoo
53points

#12 I Feel Like These Post Always Have At Least A Couple Of People Claim It’s Not That Bad

I Feel Like These Post Always Have At Least A Couple Of People Claim It’s Not That Bad
52points

#13 Save Her From This Artist

Save Her From This Artist
51points

#14 Saw On Instagram, Utterly Atrocious

Saw On Instagram, Utterly Atrocious
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51points

#15 Big Numbers Guy

Big Numbers Guy
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51points

#16 Regret

Regret
51points

#17 All By The Same Artist I Found On Insta

All By The Same Artist I Found On Insta
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50points

#18 Oh Dear God

Oh Dear God
50points

#19 An Acquaintance Of Mine Just Got Her First Ever Tattoo

An Acquaintance Of Mine Just Got Her First Ever Tattoo
49points

#20 Bottom Text

Bottom Text
48points
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