Getting a tattoo is supposed to be a meaningful or exciting decision, but sometimes things go hilariously wrong. From poorly executed designs to ideas that probably should have stayed on paper, tattoo fails are a reminder that permanent ink leaves very little room for error.

This collection features some unforgettable tattoo disasters from the Facebook group “Tattoo Fails – Bad Tattoos Only”. Whether it is questionable spelling, bizarre concepts, or simply bad execution, these tattoos prove that not every idea belongs on skin. Scroll on for a mix of shock, secondhand embarrassment, and laughs you cannot help but feel sorry for.