Tattoos are probably one of the most ancient ways of self-expression. The image stays on a person’s skin forever, which is why many people choose their tattoos very carefully. The people in this collection, however, did no such thing.

Bright Side has picked some awful examples of artistic experiments that are so bad, you don’t know whether to cry or laugh at them.

When the tattoo artist is in a playful mood:

Jon Sand?

This guy’s argyle sock tattoos

“Some guy tried to copy my tattoo artist’s work, nipple included!”

Person: “You know I love Eminem and M&M’s, right?”

Do you want to look luxurious? Become luxury yourself!

When you don’t know who you like more, John Lennon or Harry Potter.

He’s got eyes in the back of his head.

When you celebrate too early:

This is how a horrible scar can be decorated.

An original way to disguise a burn scar

In theory, he could work at a bank with a tattoo like this.

Marilyn Monroe, is that you?

When you’ve always dreamt of becoming a star pilot and finally fulfill your dream:

“The exact print of my future tattoo!”

Would you risk getting a weird and funny tattoo? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Preview photo credit lovegoldengirls / reddit