It may be an image you've dreamt of recreating for years, or a phrase that has become your mantra, but as these tattoos prove, it always pays to get a second opinion - and a spell check - before you go under the needle.
While it's hard to believe some of the inkings are real, a g-string tattooed on a man's lower back and crooked permanent eyebrows are legitimate examples of tattoos gone horribly wrong.
From unintentionally phallic images to awkward spelling mistakes, here are some of the worst tattoos to grace people's skin, and the internet.
Famous faces
For some, a detailed photo of their favourite celebrity wasn't enough of a reference for the tattoo artist. It was also a lesson in what happens when you attempt to replicate a black and white image on skin.
