40 Disgusting Tattoos That’ll Make You Say “WHY Would You Do That?!”
Life is full of questionable decisions — like pineapple on pizza, texting your ex, or getting a tattoo of a toaster on your butt cheek. Some people express their deepest passions through body art. Others? They… choose chaos.
In this hilarious and slightly horrifying roundup of disgusting tattoos, we’re not here to judge (okay, maybe just a little). Whether it’s a misspelled word of wisdom, a horrifyingly realistic toe portrait, or a full-back design that looks like a toddler’s nightmare, these masterpieces will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe schedule a laser removal consultation — even if you don’t have a tattoo.
So if you’ve ever had a “what were they thinking?” moment at the sight of someone’s ink, you’re in the right place. Grab a seat, try not to lose your lunch, and enjoy this gallery of body art that lives somewhere between permanent regret and comedic genius.
#1. lol
Source: bodyartmuseum
#2. What you think? 🤩
Source: bodyartmuseum
#3. 1997-2018
Source: Reddit User
#4. (we love realism)
Source: bodyartmuseum
#5. Would you tattoo your Finger?
Source: bodyartmuseum
#6. It’s a period piece
Source: DegenerateSnails
#7. When the love is over … 💀
Source: bodyartmuseum
#8. I think it looks just like her lol
Source: bodyartmuseum
#9. proof he should have waited till the 8th day💀
Source: bodyartmuseum
#10. Mango
Source: bodyartmuseum
#11. I love the commitment to pettiness.
Source: DriftwoodBill
#12. Hard
Source: bodyartmuseum
#13. Dear god in heaven
Source: BishopGodDamnYou
#14. ABCDEFUCK
Source: bodyartmuseum
#15. Yes, it goes all the way around like a beard….
Source: HerpesOnMyButthole
#16. This behavior is why Jesus never comes to visit us.
Source: bodyartmuseum
#17. Learn math
Source: bodyartmuseum
#18. My first and only tattoo. It seemed like a good idea when I was 18 (2002). On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being absolute shit, how would you rate it?
Source: Demonic-Tooter
#19. Would you go to hell if he got it removed?
Source: LordMinivan
#20. Ultrahealed 🤓
Source: bodyartmuseum
#21. Biggest regret
Source: FremtidigeMegleren
#22. The only legitimate reason to get rid of this would be if you lose your other leg.
Source: Holiday-Carry-9654
#23. Your local go-to gal for creepy crawlies 🐜🐜🐜
Source: bodyartmuseum
#24. A walk-in my artist did
Source: xDisciple
#25. Understandable
Source: bodyartmuseum
#26. Regret
Source: Acceptable-Wear2718
#27. Yikes…Is that who I think it is on her shoulder?
Source: Jimbo072
#28. By the artist i found on insta
Source: urjok
#29. I’m struggling to wrap my head around who greenlighted this
Source: dollyspine
#30. Again
Source: bodyartmuseum
#31. Why get a haircut when you can get this?
Source: Andvin_Valmaar
#32. maybe he will blow his head off
Source: bodyartmuseum
#33. Two wolves, no brains
Source: Many_Fac3d_G0d
#34. Ring tattoo… getting divorced
Source: IEatAndDrinkDiarrhea
#35. Blackouts are old now, Pinkouts are the next big trend!
Source: Reddit User
#36. Blush tattoo. A new trend
Source: junior_dos_nachos
#37. My buddy got this today
Source: UngaBunga-2
#38. Freehand Ocean Design’ she did on herself
Source: Important-Stomach406
#39. This is suppose to be the solar system. ✨🌍🌞
Source: milehigh11
#40. My dyslexic son’s tattoo – he’s keeping a postivite attitude
Source: PistolGrace
Tattoos are personal. Permanent. And occasionally… painfully unfortunate. But hey, that’s what makes the internet such a magical place — someone’s disaster is everyone else’s entertainment.
We hope these disgusting tattoos gave you the chuckle (or shiver) you didn’t know you needed today. Now it’s your turn — have you ever spotted a truly outrageous tattoo in the wild? Do you have one lurking under a sleeve that you swore looked better in the catalog? Tell us your favorite (or worst) tattoo moment in the comments. We promise not to roast you… too hard.
