Many people have tattoos in this day and age. Some folks have one, others have hundreds. Tattoos can be lots of fun to get and to have. Tattoos can mean a lot to people, or they can have no meaning at all. People can use them to remember pets, people, or even places and things, they can also just be aesthetic. They can make someone more confident, feel unique, or they can just exist for no reason. No matter why someone gets a tattoo, the tattoo should be done right.

The whole point of a tattoo is that it lasts forever. Sure, tattoos can be removed or covered up, but it's best practice to get them done well the first time around. If this is not done, then people end up with tattoo fails, which are embarrassing and regrettable. Tattoo fails could be a bad design, bad execution, or a horrible combination of the two.

Have a look at these 27 tattoos that turned out so terribly it's honestly kind of scary. People need to keep these tattoos in mind for the next time they want a tattoo appointment.