Getting a tattoo is a big endeavour. It's something that not only is painful but also lasts forever and ever. Sure, there are ways to cover up, hide or remove a bad tattoo through laser treatment or another tattoo on top, but if someone gets a tattoo fail it is on their body for good (or at least often the internet). It's best to avoid tattoo fails altogether. Sometimes it's a bad artist that's the culprit, other times it's an inevitably bad design, and in the worst of moments, it's both of those things working together. Though a bad tattoo may not be the end of the world, they are embarrassing and there is always the risk that they will be exposed on a subreddit or site like Reddit's /r/BadTattoos. This subreddit is full of bad tattoos found in the wild, and from users who recognize their own mistakes and take part in some self-shaming. Here are 25 totally terrible tattoos that might make someone think twice before getting one.