# Epic Ink Fail Comparisons Bad Tattoo Pictures are Funny for Us By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-tattoo-pictures References: [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/?p=2325) Tattoos are about as mainstream as permanently marking your body is ever going to be. With the good, comes the bad, and when [tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-design-platforms) go bad, they go really bad. For more proof, check out these bad tattoo pictures. You have everything you could ever want here, from the tattoo that looks nothing like the picture it was supposed to be, to the just the downright brutal. Take a look at the gallery for more bad tattoo pictures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mainstream Tattoo Culture:** Opportunity to develop innovative products for tattoo artists and enthusiasts to improve the quality of tattooing. - **Tattoo Removal Services:** Chance to create new business models for efficient and cost-effective tattoo removal services. - **Tattoo Regrets:** Potential to explore consumer behavior and develop counseling or therapy services for those with tattoo regrets. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Equipment and Supplies:** Manufacturers and distributors of tattoo equipment and supplies can capitalize on the mainstream popularity of tattoos. - **Cosmetics and Skincare:** Cosmetics and skincare companies can develop specialized products for tattoo aftercare and maintenance. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness professionals can explore the psychological impact of tattoos and tattoo removal on individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-ai-design.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md)