Regret. Ah, regret. The great maker of people and teachers of lessons worth heeding. It is said that it helps us to move on and achieve what we need to in life with the stark reminder of how a wandering path or action can affect our own lives as much as others. That's the idea anyway.

However, when it comes to the decisions that affect us physically, such as when I had a mohawk for five years or tinting the ends of your hair fluorescent green right before the strict religious wedding or perhaps turning up to a job interview wearing nothing but crotchless chaps, being aware is key.

Again, and another "however", some people make decisions and remain completely unaware of the ramifications of such decisions. Enter the most common one of these unaware decisions: tattoos.

[post_page_title]#1 'Close, But Not Close Enough' [/post_page_title]

"Everyone, we've been walking around this rainforest for hours! Steve! Didn't you say Sarah has that on-board compass?'

Sarah:

No. Shredded. Wheat. Ever?

[post_page_title]#2 'This Guy Got A Sunglasses Tattoo On His Face' [/post_page_title]

Now, like many, I often lose my sunnies. As I'm writing this, I still have a small portion of my brain in a constant state of wonder onto their exact whereabouts.

However, then I found this life hack. Problem? Solved? No? But - Ok.

[post_page_title]#3 'I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This' [/post_page_title]

I was born in 1991 (I know poor me, right?) So it's quite easy to say that The Simpsons was a huge part of my life and with it apparently predicting most of the most important international developments these past few years, maybe this next one should be our iconographical savior.

Why would you need the words, this is perfect is it not?

[post_page_title]#4 'I'm Speechless' [/post_page_title]

Famous iconography or famous faces/characters make tattoo artists a huge amount of revenue each year. It's one-way to immortalize the people who have influenced the world or even your world, but sometimes, sometimes it can go a little wrong.

Marilyn Monroe, HALLOWEEN EDITION.

[post_page_title]#5 'Oh My God' [/post_page_title]

Fun fact, sort of, my mother is utterly terrified of snakes. It's a common phobia. Another fun fact, she also hates my 18-odd tattoos.

She would scream in terror is she saw this approaching her or in the corner of her eye. I have to say though, this is excellent and must have taken many skilled hours.

[post_page_title]#6 'Roar' [/post_page_title]

Tigers, beautiful creatures that are apart of many an ancient and contemporary culture. They are also endangered and often find their way inked on the skin of those unlove with the magnificent big cats. M-A-G-N-I-F-C-E-N-T.

I lOvE tIgErs. Is it just me or does this rendition (if you can call it that) look like a tiger that was caught in Kronenberg timeline from Rick and Morty?

[post_page_title]#7 'El Señor Nippleriño' [/post_page_title]

As I compile this list, it is readily obvious and unfortunate that I am restricted to a modest 30 images. I have over a hundred to choose from and yet sometimes, I feel stopping way short of the magic thirty would be fine. Just fine.

I won't lie, this possibly the best "ridiculously bad" tattoo I have ever seen.

[post_page_title]#8 'For Real, Man?' [/post_page_title]

"I like sports and I don't care who knows" once sung The Lonely Island.

Many people aren't happy with their bodies and this man although a minor case has owned such doubt on his physical appearance. That sir is a three-pointer.

[post_page_title]#9 'Today I Learned That My Friend's Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"' [/post_page_title]

Western people adorning their skin with permanent east-Asian iconography is nothing new and in our lives, many will have seen countless Chinese symbols inked-in the skin of many globetrotters or wannabes. In short, it's often somewhat of a running joke.

I actually saw the image for this way before any of the text associated with it and somehow I just knew it would be something like that.

[post_page_title]#10 'This Guy's Haircut' [/post_page_title]

I really have no idea why this one is even included in a collection of "ridiculously bad" tattoos.

Now, initially, I can imagine this being a fright when this man sat down or perhaps if you were asleep and woke to see this maniacal visage staring back at you. It may be a little scary but bad? I disagree, it has earned its place on this list for being simply brilliant. Hat's off the barber also!

[post_page_title]#11 'Nice Tattoo, Dave' [/post_page_title]

We all know a Dave, a Dave that through his ridiculousness is just a treat. In this modern world where inhibitions are thrown far away and people really don't care too much about their outward appearance, tattoos exist.

Why not, eh?

[post_page_title]#12 'Some Guy Tried To Copy My Tattoo Artist's Work - Tattooed A Nipple On His Arm' [/post_page_title]

Christopher Lee (RIP) once played the James Bond villain Francisco Scaramanga in 'The Man With The Golden Gun'. Despite his deadly golden tool, the man had, for some likely innate reason, a superfluous third nipple.

There are so many things wrong with this image. So, many, many things.

[post_page_title]#13 'Eminem Or M&M?' [/post_page_title]

Sometimes the word "bad" is often used in pseudo-sense and actually referring to the absolute genius of whatever item in question. Are you ready for this one?

I really, really hope the CEO of Mars and Slim Shady himself have seen this. Utter, utter excellent-badness here.

[post_page_title]#14 'Back Of The Head Tattoo' [/post_page_title]

And we're back, for today's episode of - heads up, it's tat-time!

To be completely honest, yes, this would startle anyone but to further my honesty, the detail on this one is insanely good. There's a lot to be said for monkeying around in the modern age.

[post_page_title]#15 'Incredible Angelina's Jolie Portrait' [/post_page_title]

As a tattooed person, I'm not knocking anyone for wanting anything on their skin, it's a personal choice at the end of the day but actual thought is often required prior to the session, or at least it should be.

We all have idols but bloody hell this is a bad rendition. Marilyn Monroe isn't the only option for an All Hallows Eve tattoo it seems! I wouldn't want to follow this Lara into the catacombs.

[post_page_title]#16 'A Facebook Friend Wanted A Very Specific Tattoo, I Think The Artist Really Nailed It' [/post_page_title]

Variations of this all black and sometimes black and grey tattoo design are quite common these days It's a beautiful design and even if it is over-done, it's still an impressive piece of work that many artists have perfected. Many, not all.

"Nailed it". More like used a nail.

[post_page_title]#17 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title]

Honestly, the image-pool I am choosing from is timeless and if I find anymore as shocking as this I may have to change the focus and title of this list entirely.

"30 Tattoos that may not anything to do with Halloween but almost certainly should" next week's article!

[post_page_title]#18 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title]

Many of us nearing our 30s (sighhhhhh) will have been and may still be big fans of the Pokémon series and franchise. Reddit user SaggyBeaver is definitely one of these people and one intoxicated night decided to take the quest to catch them all, one step further.

Pika-Pika-Pika - GURN.

[post_page_title]#19 'My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year' [/post_page_title]

As we age, many of us will worry if we will have the (not-so) fabled mid-life crisis and is so, how will it manifest itself?

I feel it is safe to say here that in this case, excusing the hair cut, this main focal point of this mid-life mishap is best seen from a bird's-eye view.

[post_page_title]#20 'Not Sure If It's Genius Or Just Horrible' [/post_page_title]

Now, one of the most minor, but still annoying things about being a biological male is sporadic body hair. Sometimes a tuft here and there grows a little out of control and something MUST be done. Tattoos to the rescue, again!

Genius? Horrible? Both? Hori-genius? Geni-orrible? I think it's funny, whatever.

[post_page_title]#21 'Found This Gem Browsing Facebook ' [/post_page_title]

SERIOUSLY IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, I MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS LIST.

The fact that IntheDarkoftheNight has that very username makes this all the more deserving of A) the list name change and B) standing as the absolute benchmark for entry to this collection.

[post_page_title]#22 'Impressive Dot Work, But Why?' [/post_page_title]

To be completely fair, from the perspective of the artist this must have been a considerable task and from the eyes of the beholder, it's very impressive.

But why indeed? What I would be interesting to see, if what it would look like if the human-canvas in question here actually achieved hench-status and if it would all align. Come back next week for the next episode of body transformations.

[post_page_title]#23 'Please Kill Me ' [/post_page_title]

You know what I'm going to say.

Family tattoos as we have seen are common, but this is something else horrifyingly.

[post_page_title]#24 'Tiger Anatomy Continues To Baffle Artists, Survey Says' [/post_page_title]

Here we are again! It Tiger time and they're greeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

-awful. They are awful. A later survey promoted the discover that dinosaurs evolved not into birds, but tigers.

[post_page_title]#25 'Instagram Find. I Never Laughed So Hard At A Tattoo' [/post_page_title]

Religious iconography is another common one in the ink world. In many cases, people can't think of another a better way to honor their savior, in theory, that is.

Now, I'm not a religious person, but I'm relatively sure this would qualify as blasphemy.

[post_page_title]#26 'Erm... A Lion?' [/post_page_title]

After the proof that dinosaurs evolved into tigers, other studies were soon formed via evidence found underneath rocks and through designs found on the skins of humanity.

Once the big cats had evolved from dinosaurs, it was found that early man, specifically upright apes, could be traced back through their genealogy to the fearsome tigers and lions of ancient times. We will report the news as it happens.

[post_page_title]#27 'If Only Their Familey Had Warned Them' [/post_page_title]

Rules and regulations. In this ever-expanding society, new rules are birthed every second. Some you need to follow, others aren't relevant at all but some, some carry ancient wisdom.

Remember 'C with an arrow pointing od' upwards and 'Familey' are the key to life. Or are they? 'Familey' didn't warn this person against this tattoo, so maybe, just maybe, they don't know best. I'll ask my FAMILY and see.

[post_page_title]#28 '"It's Is My Life" - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

Now, I had to include this one. It was likely 50% of the reason you're here two from the end anyway, let's be honest.

Also, I know, I know, you've likely seen this EVERYWHERE on the interwebs these past few years but what may have failed to hit you, is that this could actually a person adoration of tribute band. No? Yeah ok, it is just a f*** up.

[post_page_title]#29 'Maximum Facepalm' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

"Maximum Facepalm" really, really is the best title for this but I feel I have the best caption. So do YOURSELF a favor and scroll down.

I want to spin you Hula-wan-Kenobi, you're my only hoop. Thank you, my new hope is to be here all week.

[post_page_title]#30 'I've Got A Hunch That He Isn't, "Wrongfully Convicted." Call Me Crazy, But' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

Now this list isn't in any particular order but here we are. The end, the end of all things, the end of these crimes against tattooing, some true convictions, some not and some, some not for the crimes initially thought.

The judge decided that the crime the accused had initially been brought in for was a farce and he was acquitted and then re-arrested for the travesty he now has for eyebrows.

There we have it. Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to spend the next 100 or so years making sure that my tattoo design does not end up on a future list such as this.

Regret. The great maker of people and teachers of lessons worth heeding. It is said that it helps us to move on and achieve what we need to in life with the stark reminder of how a wandering path or action can affect our own lives. However, when it comes to the decisions that affect us physically, such as when I had a mohawk or turning up to a job interview wearing nothing but crotchless chaps, being aware is key. But some people make decisions and remain completely unaware of the ramifications. Enter the most common one of these unaware decisions: tattoos.

[post_page_title]#1 'Close, But Not Close Enough' [/post_page_title]

"Everyone, we've been walking around this rainforest for hours! Steve! Didn't you say Sarah has that on-board compass?'

Sarah:

[post_page_title]#2 'This Guy Got A Sunglasses Tattoo On His Face' [/post_page_title]

Now, like many, I often lose my sunnies. As I'm writing this, I still have a small portion of my brain in a constant state of wonder onto their exact whereabouts. However, then I found this life hack.

Problem? Solved? No? But - Ok.

[post_page_title]#3 'I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This' [/post_page_title]

I was born in 1991 (I know poor me, right?) So it's quite easy to say that The Simpsons was a huge part of my life and with it apparently predicting most of the most important international developments these past few years, maybe this next one should be our iconographical savior. Why would you need the words, this is perfect is it not?

[post_page_title]#4 'I'm Speechless' [/post_page_title]

Famous iconography or famous faces/characters make tattoo artists a huge amount of revenue each year. It's one-way to immortalize the people who have influenced the world or even your world, but sometimes, sometimes it can go a little wrong. Marilyn Monroe, HALLOWEEN EDITION.

[post_page_title]#5 'Oh My God' [/post_page_title]

Fun fact, sort of, my mother is utterly terrified of snakes. It's a common phobia. Another fun fact, she also hates my 18-odd tattoos. She would scream in terror is she saw this approaching her or in the corner of her eye. I have to say though, this is excellent and must have taken many skilled hours.

[post_page_title]#6 'Roar' [/post_page_title]

Tigers, beautiful creatures that are apart of many an ancient and contemporary culture. They are also endangered and often find their way inked on the skin of those unlove with the magnificent big cats. M-A-G-N-I-F-C-E-N-T. I lOvE tIgErs. Is it just me or does this rendition (if you can call it that) look like a tiger that was caught in Kronenberg timeline from Rick and Morty?

[post_page_title]#7 'El Señor Nippleriño' [/post_page_title]

As I compile this list, it is readily obvious and unfortunate that I am restricted to a modest 30 images. I have over a hundred to choose from and yet sometimes, I feel stopping way short of the magic thirty would be fine. Just fine. I won't lie, this possibly the best "ridiculously bad" tattoo I have ever seen.

[post_page_title]#8 'For Real, Man?' [/post_page_title]

"I like sports and I don't care who knows" once sung The Lonely Island. Many people aren't happy with their bodies and this man although a minor case has owned such doubt on his physical appearance. That sir is a three-pointer.

[post_page_title]#9 'Today I Learned That My Friend's Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"' [/post_page_title]

Western people adorning their skin with permanent east-Asian iconography is nothing new and in our lives, many will have seen countless Chinese symbols inked-in the skin of many globetrotters or wannabes. In short, it's often somewhat of a running joke. I actually saw the image for this way before any of the text associated with it and somehow I just knew it would be something like that.

[post_page_title]#10 'This Guy's Haircut' [/post_page_title]

I really have no idea why this one is even included in a collection of "ridiculously bad" tattoos. Now, I can imagine this being a fright when this man sat down or perhaps if you were asleep and woke to see this maniacal visage staring back at you. It may be a little scary but bad? I disagree, it has earned its place on this list for being simply brilliant.

[post_page_title]#11 'Nice Tattoo, Dave' [/post_page_title]

We all know a Dave, a Dave that through his ridiculousness is just a treat. In this modern world where inhibitions are thrown far away and people really don't care too much about their outward appearance, tattoos exist.

[post_page_title]#12 'Some Guy Tried To Copy My Tattoo Artist's Work - Tattooed A Nipple On His Arm' [/post_page_title]

Christopher Lee (RIP) once played the James Bond villain Francisco Scaramanga in 'The Man With The Golden Gun'. Despite his deadly golden tool, the man had, for some likely innate reason, a superfluous third nipple. There are so many things wrong with this image. So, many, many things.

[post_page_title]#13 'Eminem Or M&M?' [/post_page_title]

Sometimes the word "bad" is often used in pseudo-sense and actually referring to the absolute genius of whatever item in question. Are you ready for this one? I really, really hope the CEO of Mars and Slim Shady himself have seen this. Utter, utter excellent-badness here.

[post_page_title]#14 'Back Of The Head Tattoo' [/post_page_title]

And we're back, for today's episode of - heads up, it's tat-time! To be completely honest, yes, this would startle anyone but to further my honesty, the detail on this one is insanely good. There's a lot to be said for monkeying around in the modern age.

[post_page_title]#15 'Incredible Angelina's Jolie Portrait' [/post_page_title]

As a tattooed person, I'm not knocking anyone for wanting anything on their skin, it's a personal choice at the end of the day but actual thought is often required prior to the session, or at least it should be. We all have idols but bloody hell this is a bad rendition. Marilyn Monroe isn't the only option for an All Hallows Eve tattoo it seems!

[post_page_title]#16 'A Facebook Friend Wanted A Very Specific Tattoo, I Think The Artist Really Nailed It' [/post_page_title]

Variations of this all black and sometimes black and grey tattoo design are quite common these days It's a beautiful design and even if it is over-done, it's still an impressive piece of work that many artists have perfected. Many, not all.

[post_page_title]#17 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title]

Honestly, the image-pool I am choosing from is timeless and if I find anymore as shocking as this I may have to change the focus and title of this list entirely. "30 Tattoos that may not anything to do with Halloween but almost certainly should" next week's article!

[post_page_title]#18 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title]

Many of us nearing our 30s (sighhhhhh) will have been and may still be big fans of the Pokémon series and franchise. Reddit user SaggyBeaver is definitely one of these people and one intoxicated night decided to take the quest to catch them all, one step further. Pika-Pika-Pika - GURN.

[post_page_title]#19 'My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year' [/post_page_title]

As we age, many of us will worry if we will have the (not-so) fabled mid-life crisis and is so, how will it manifest itself? I feel it is safe to say here that in this case, excusing the hair cut, this main focal point of this mid-life mishap is best seen from a bird's-eye view.

[post_page_title]#20 'Not Sure If It's Genius Or Just Horrible' [/post_page_title]

Now, one of the most minor, but still annoying things about being a biological male is sporadic body hair. Sometimes a tuft here and there grows a little out of control and something MUST be done. Tattoos to the rescue, again! Genius? Horrible? Both? Hori-genius? Geni-orrible? I think it's funny, whatever.

[post_page_title]#21 'Found This Gem Browsing Facebook ' [/post_page_title]

SERIOUSLY IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, I MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS LIST. The fact that IntheDarkoftheNight has that very username makes this all the more deserving of A) the list name change and B) standing as the absolute benchmark for entry to this collection.

[post_page_title]#22 'Impressive Dot Work, But Why?' [/post_page_title]

To be completely fair, from the perspective of the artist this must have been a considerable task and from the eyes of the beholder, it's very impressive. But why indeed? What I would be interesting to see, if what it would look like if the human-canvas in question here actually achieved hench-status and if it would all align.

[post_page_title]#23 'Please Kill Me ' [/post_page_title]

You know what I'm going to say. Family tattoos as we have seen are common, but this is something else.

[post_page_title]#24 'Tiger Anatomy Continues To Baffle Artists, Survey Says' [/post_page_title]

Here we are again! It Tiger time and they're greeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-awful. They are awful. A later survey promoted the discover that dinosaurs evolved not into birds, but tigers.

[post_page_title]#25 'Instagram Find. I Never Laughed So Hard At A Tattoo' [/post_page_title]

Religious iconography is another common one in the ink world. In many cases, people can't think of another a better way to honor their savior, in theory, that is. Now, I'm not a religious person, but I'm relatively sure this would qualify as blasphemy.

[post_page_title]#26 'Erm... A Lion?' [/post_page_title]

After the proof that dinosaurs evolved into tigers, other studies were soon formed via evidence found underneath rocks and through designs found on the skins of humanity. Once the big cats had evolved from dinosaurs, it was found that early man, specifically upright apes, could be traced back through their genealogy to the fearsome tigers and lions of ancient times. We will report the news as it happens.

[post_page_title]#27 'If Only Their Familey Had Warned Them' [/post_page_title]

Rules and regulations. In this ever-expanding society, new rules are birthed every second. Some you need to follow, others aren't relevant at all but some, some carry ancient wisdom. Remember 'C with an arrow pointing od' upwards and 'Familey' are the key to life. Or are they? 'Familey' didn't warn this person against this tattoo.

[post_page_title]#28 '"It's Is My Life" - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

Now, I had to include this one. It was likely 50% of the reason you're here two from the end anyway, let's be honest. Also, I know, I know, you've likely seen this EVERYWHERE on the interwebs these past few years but what may have failed to hit you, is that this could actually a person adoration of tribute band. No? Yeah ok, it's a f*** up.

[post_page_title]#29 'Maximum Facepalm' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

"Maximum Facepalm" really, really is the best title for this but I feel I have the best caption. So do YOURSELF a favor and scroll down. I want to spin you Hula-wan-Kenobi, you're my only hoop. Thank you, my new hope is to be here all week.

[post_page_title]#30 'I've Got A Hunch That He Isn't, "Wrongfully Convicted." Call Me Crazy, But' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title]

Now this list isn't in any particular order but here we are. The end, the end of all things, the end of these crimes against tattooing, some true convictions, some not and some, some not for the crimes initially thought. The judge decided that the crime the accused had initially been brought in for was a farce and he was acquitted and then re-arrested for the travesty he now has for eyebrows.

A man has been left red in the face after the internet collectively made fun of his new tattoo.

Now, getting a tattoo is a big life decision to make. In fact, I would say that it ranks up there with moving house or changing jobs, because it can really have a drastic impact on your life if you get it wrong. Case in point...

Twitter user Finn Faye Gentry saw an unfortunate example of this when their partner turned up with a new inking that was supposed to be a human eye, but instead, it looked like something else entirely.

Posting to their hundreds of followers, they showed off the tattoo alongside a caption that read: "Parker came home with this tattoo and is insisting it doesn’t look like a p**** guys please back me up that is [an] eyevagina."

Of course, the snapshot, which has racked up over 1.3 million views on the platform since it was posted on March 1, elicited some hilarious comments from other confused social media users.

"Like why would he get it facing vertical anyway like it makes it even worse," commented one user.

A second even called out the tattoo artist for doing a bad job, writing: "Okay but honestly [I don't know] who he went to but they did a horrible job as well. Not only does it look like a vagina, but they got the entire shape of the eyeball itself incorrect and the shading is incorrect. Someone may be able to fix this but WOW."

I don't want to pile on the hate... but they're not wrong, are they?

This person even claimed that they had to re-check all of their own tattoos after seeing this blunder.

Let's just hope Parker's up for wearing long-sleeved shirts until he manages to get that mess fixed because yikes.

Of course, this is far from the first regrettable tattoo to make its way onto the internet.

For example, this woman was left in tears after getting a blackout neck tattoo that she claims has completely changed the shape of her face.

The woman posted on her TikTok account (@spaceatmidnight) where she showed her followers her new ink, though it's clear she has some regrets.

Her upper cheeks, lower chin, and half of her neck are completely blacked out with fresh ink. "I’m having a whole entire identity crisis… because it slightly alters the shape of my face," she began while holding off tears.

Despite it seeming like a bizarre decision, she reveals that she had thought long and hard about getting the tattoo and that she even drew and painted it on herself to see if she liked it.

But that's where the problems began, as she would always draw it below her jawline whereas the tattoo artist inked it on slightly above.

"It’s on my actual face," the woman went on. "I feel like my face is smothering into my neck."

So, the next time you're thinking about going under the needle, make sure you've considered the consequences... and your tattoo artist's skillset.

Featured Image Credit: Brother's Art / Alamy

While it's odd that so many people opt for accoutrements that are not only incredibly painful to get, but notoriously difficult (and expensive) to remove, the tattoo industry is a booming one. Every day, we see people adorned with beautiful and meaningful images and words, but it's evident that they did their research, and paid a substantial amount of money for the honour. However, with every one good tattoo come several others which are just dreadful. Whether it's a badly drawn figure or a noticeable typo, one thing is for certain: their owners have serious regrets.

Here are 16 of the worst...

1. This is supposed to be a "constellation" of stars

2. They never did say that imitation pays off.. 

3. What an image, eh

4. Not Nickelback!

5. He has to look after many families... 

6. Oh dear

7. What should I even focus on? 

8. Well, they're definitely not going to regret this later...

9. Well, this certainly makes an impression...

10. There's no need to tell everyone

11. Oops

12. That's one way to remember your food preferences

13. Ah. 

14. Lovely. 

15. Jesus, please take the wheel 

16. I have no words

Well, there you have it. You're certainly doing well in life if you haven't wasted your hard-earned cash on tattoos as terrible as these.

A woman was left in hysterics after realizing the tattoo she'd just had done had ended up with a ridiculous mistake.

Getting a tattoo can be quite a big decision - some people seem to get inked without giving their design much of a thought, while others ruminate on their design for years until they're certain they're going to love it enough to have it on their skin for the rest of their life.

And once you've decided on what it is you want for your tattoo, the next difficult choice is finding a tattoo artist you trust to bring your vision to life, and do it accurately.

After all, we've all seen the 'NO RAGRETS'-style tattoos which have an embarrassing typo that the unsuspecting victim is now branded with for a very long time.

Jordan LaMattina took the news pretty well... Credit: TikTok/Jordan LaMattina

Unfortunately for Jordan LaMattina, who goes by @theearthylama on social media, she had exactly that happen to her when she discovered her new tattoo had been spelt catastrophically wrong.

Back in 2023, she took to TikTok to share a video of the moment she discovered the shocking misspelling, and it's safe to say she took it better than most people would.

In the clip, Jordan can be seen hysterically laughing as her tattoo artist looks pretty bemused, as a person behind the camera laughs: "This is not you fault. This is the greatest moment of my life."

The tattoo artist can be seen taking Jordan's hand and turning it over to show the tattoo, which is supposed to read "everything's fine"... but actually says 'everthing's', missing out the crucial Y.

She captioned the post: "He's mortified and I think it's so much better."

People flooded the comments, writing: "Did you have to pay for it still is my question," and: "He actually made it so much better. I hope he sees this comment section so he doesn’t feel so bad."

Others added: "It took me so long to realize what was wrong with this," and: "That boy is STRESSED."

One wrote: "honestly best clients for this because I'd be devastated and they're being so kind."

Another added: "I think we just witnessed this dude go through all stages of grief," and: "seriously he got so lucky he did this to you, who found it funny and ended up loving it!"

One person cleverly commented: "Everthing's Fine don't ask Y," and another added: "if anyone ever says anything about just say 'you don't need to know y'."

An optimistic commenter added: "Best part is you’ll smile every time you look at it and realize everything really is fine."

The poor tattoo artist behind the debacle could be heard saying: "Are you f**king joking?", before leaning back in his chair with his arms over his head, before the women reassure him: "It’s okay, everthing’s fine."

A year later, Jordan confirmed she still loved the ink just a much, saying in a follow-up video: "It's ironic. It's my favourite tattoo, the end."

Featured image credit: TikTok/Jordan LaMattina