The whole gimmick behind tattoos is that they are very permanent. Tattoos are additions to the body that last forever. Sure, they can be covered or removed painfully, but who wants to do that? It's best to get a good tattoo from the start. To do this, people need to think about their design and find a reputable artist to do it. Without these things, a tattoo can become a disaster really quickly.

Whether it's a bad design, a bad artist or a lethal combination of the two, so many people have terrible tattoos. While those who have these tattoo fails might be embarrassed, the rest of the world is entertained by the mistakes of others. There are so many tattoo fails to see and laugh at and many of them can be found on Reddit. Here are 24 terrible tattoo failures that people will have to live with forever.