There are some decisions in life that aren't meant to be made on a whim or taken lightly. One of these things is getting a tattoo. Tattoos can be a great way to show off some creativity and individualism, and they can be a meaningful way to remember a friend, family member, or even a pet. When done well, tattoos are beautiful and mean a lot to many people. With as meaningful as tattoos can be, getting one should be thought over well, and whoever is chosen to do it should be proven to be reliable. Without these key factors come tattoo fails.

Tattoo fails are tattoos that came out just not quite right. They're a little off, a little cringeworthy, and just not great to look at. Some people don't care much about the quality of tattoos, and power to them, but that doesn't mean they are exempt from being made fun of by the rest of the world. The users on Reddit's /r/shi***tattoos collect and share some of the most heinous and outrageous tattoos found out in the wild. Sometimes they're self-shaming shares, too. Here are 25 terrible tattoos that should be a permanent reminder to think twice before making such a drastic decision.