People Share Their Tattoo Horror Stories

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[@meredithlittle8981]

Why didnt they show the tattoos.... I mean the guy with the wrist tattoo. ITS RIGHT THERE JUST SHOW ME

[@nattievoices]

Meredith Little maybe he got it covered

[@laamux8967]

🤣🤣 SRSLY PLEASEEE

[@myanimatedstory8475]

He could’ve gotten rid of it.

[@hamblinggaming396]

You could see part of it

[@mainjones8943]

He probably got rid of it.😂

[@aufsandgebaut]

This video makes little sense without the pictures of the tattoos!

[@misstish]

Aloe Vera right? Why wouldn’t they include that.. I don’t even want to watch it now 😂

[@myawilson6360]

lol ikr

[@the_jonathan_o]

Nice name.

[@meel3674]

I know! You’d expect them to at least show them since it’s on their bodies. Makes the stories seem sketchy....

[@evelinahavlik3734]

Thanks! I would have watched this whole video just to see the tats.

[@sir8999]

So you don't even show the tattoos?😢 where the damn tattoos at..? (thanks for da likes)

[@steph8703]

Frrrrrrrrr 😫😫😫😫😒😒😒😒

[@LingLing-pn3us]

Dat biach fat like a moose i not like them

[@myawilson6360]

IKR like damn son

[@abbygaletirado2091]

Dat biach fat like a moose I know you can’t be like here’s tattoo horror stories without the tattoos

[@ushiorocksable]

About half way through the first story when I read this comment, clicking off now.

[@gametechjunky1549]

So lame!!! The only reason why I clicked on this was to see the tatoos!!! Dude buzzfeed kinda has been going down hill lately.... sadnesss

[@steph8703]

Yea they really have, its like theyre struggling to find good ideas, especially now that they got called out so many times for copying other channels. Its sad, theyre such a big company, the content shouldn't be like this

[@gametechjunky1549]

@@steph8703 I know and that's what really bums me out because I have watched smaller KZbin channel videos before and loved them because I hadn't seen anything like it and in the recommended next video is buzz feed literally doing the same thing but that channel made it way before and then buzz feed gets millions of views while the other channel basically gets ripped off. This has been happening for a while I used to watch them all the time and now I find myself scrolling past buzz feed videos constantly because I've either already seen them or they just keep recreating the same videos with different people I'm so done with that they're not original or fun to watch anymore😥

[@yourworstnightmare6003]

Lately??? Mate they have been going downhill for the last decade lol

[@yvonnelasten7424]

GameTechJunky lately? Buzz feed went downhill a long time ago

[@yourworstnightmare6003]

@@yvonnelasten7424 well done in practically copying my comment. Be original mate.

[@DudDoodler]

Summary: people who don't know how to say no complain about not being able to say no

[@navyasanthosh6331]

*Summary

[@christheuwu]

YES

[@rachelmcelroy5270]

No way would i let someone mark ma body for the rest of my life if i HATED the sketch😂

[@SNESfan8]

Sometimes, some people who are nice don’t feel comfortable not being agreeable. They look at it as a form of confrontation lol

[@thatsright303]

Guy surely can't say no to a good new New York wiener.

[@madisonl3401]

Why the hell were we not given pictures or videos of the tattoos?! People describing their tattoos is never going to give us as accurate of an image as seeing the darn things with our own eyes! Come on! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@peaceconfusion]

Wtf is the point if you’re NOT gonna show the tattoos lmao

[@emivth3224]

Right

[@dirasantachaitanya2936]

@@emivth3224 but s we

[@janet6909]

Moral of the story: if you don't love the sketch/ size/ placement, walk away.

[@JTytshorts]

Guy: “And I was terrified, with a smile, because I don’t know what to do”😃 Me: yup, that’s me. Every day

[@santellanosteph88]

They could've made up the stories since they didn't even show the tattoos

[@raa4351]

The first guy you could see part of his tattoo

[@hydeperv]

Dude. They could’ve made up any of the stories on this channel, wut 😂

[@matildab5151]

Well the the first guy you can kind of see the tattoo

[@EmpressOfDestruction]

Some of these "horror stories" are people who didn't know to communicate with the tattoo artist. If you can't communicate with the artist then don't get the tattoo.

[@IgorMariano]

Things are not that simple, Eliza

[@Quartzcoffin]

Yes this

[@kassidyautumn3843]

Things are DEFINITELY that simple.

[@Ickymunches]

@Igor Mariano if you're gonna get a tattoo you NEED to communicate. If you can't, Don't get one

[@lunalex446]

I stopped watching after I realized they weren’t going to show us the tattoos like TF? The quality of their videos are going down

[@TTMW]

Merle is now the highest level of clickbait other than Merel and Aria together.

[@jd7teenstark589]

I passed out when I got my tattoo on my leg. My muscles just clutched up and the blood didnt circle through so then I passed out. Come to find out I woke up in the hospital and in the process of passing out.... there is just one long random line on my leg😂😂😂😂

[@brenday3899]

Oh God! 😂😅 did you ever go back to get it finished? Or are you just walking around with a random line on your leg?

[@jd7teenstark589]

@@brenday3899 I'm going in March to get it fixed but for the time being I'm walking around with this line😂

[@jsavage5194]

I mean, that line at least has a pretty good story! Have a banana before you go in again. Make sure your blood sugar's in a good place, and you've got good potassium and magnesium in your system. :)

[@jd7teenstark589]

@@jsavage5194 That is real helpful. Only problem is, I puke when I eat bannanas but hey... it is worth it. Thks so much. I will tell all my friends who will be getting tattoos as well💪👌

[@jsavage5194]

@@jd7teenstark589 Well, maybe not bananas then! I'm sure there's a lot of other good things you could eat. I just recall hearing that potassium and magnesium help a lot if you get muscle cramps. Seems like a good preventative measure :)

[@osnapitzsam]

what’s the point of the video if you’re not going to show any of the tattoos.....

[@warrenelkins1861]

Most of these "horror stories" aren't the tattoo artists fault .

[@swagatamghosh94]

Merle has the wildest stories. First her granny and now this. Jeez.

[@baba.4692]

When merle starts her story: me: WHOS STEVEN?!

[@athmaralghanim6759]

her bff

[@JM-xy2nl]

but she did also go on that trip with another guy called Nick who was her boyfriend at the time

[@MiniMe1001000]

So y’all just gonna talk about your tattoos and not show them?

[@thebrokenophelia]

So really this is all stories about how to be an idiot customer when it comes to tattoos. Every story was the person's own fault which is usually the case with bad tattoo stories. With so many great artists out there with so much customer variety there is really no excuse.

[@yourleftbumcheek]

I'm broken too.

[@bluex060thepro2]

But they think these employees know what there doing,I don't expect them to cut my wrist

[@thebrokenophelia]

@@bluex060thepro2 that's exactly the kind of thing you should expect if you are going for a tattoo on a $30 tattoo day and a sensible person who had that happen wouldn't then carry on with the tattoo.

[@NoudlePipW]

Right? I was cringing.

[@estefanianempequemorales6285]

So Is my foult that a personas that Is supposed to know what he Is doing did the things wrong? It does not make sense

[@Jambobist]

"I was like why not?" So many disastrous stories start out that way :D

[@diannestacie]

The girl with "empanada" as a cat, and "taquito" as the other pet IS A MOOD

[@darktrainerz6707]

Thanks for showing us the tattoos 👌

[@ItsMask]

Wow that first dude really said “put on that temporary tattoo” its a stencil buddy

[@floc1381]

Merle's story was trash, they just needed Merle in the thumbnail

[@sakurafalls2468]

Fortunately for her she was cute though

[@queenwizzard1853]

Not showing the tattoos really wasn’t the move

[@mgomez6480]

Never get a relationship tattoo unless you're married for like... 40 years, just don't.

[@amberwendorf7071]

Advice to everyone in this video: do your research. You should never just walk into a shop and get tattooed, sometimes it works out but more often than not it doesn’t. You build a trusting relationship with a tattoo artist because they are permanently altering your body. You also have to invest in quality work. A$30 tattoo is not going to look good. Anyone here thinking of getting tattooed please do some research, look at reviews, look at artists work. And be willing to pay for quality art.

[@radaa.9719]

I’m pretty sure Merle was describing Jambay bar in Khanom 😏

[@jamesl4187]

These might as well be fake with no proof of the tattoo

[@youtubecensorshipsucks6779]

What would be the point to have a video like this and not show them???

[@guggvcjhh3713]

Don’t pay for cheap tattoos then... your fault. Good tattoo artists never make their prices cheap. Most likely they let apprentice practice at those events

[@Heavenlynyaaa]

“80 year old tramp stamp “ 😂😂😂😂

[@iwantmytacobacc.2040]

Aight im waiting for the "Merlia" moments.

[@maraudamemes]

Not me cause I ain't feminine

[@elle_delli834]

They’re finally dating

[@elle_delli834]

My heart❤️❤️

[@MarioMadness1]

how are these horror stories?? everyone just sounds like they didn't really enjoy what they got or the location...

[@marlanayeli]

The fact Merle has a 5 on her elbow...and I have a 5 near by elbow too. I ALMOST SPIT MY DRINK BECAUSE IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO HOME

[@the_classy_crackhead]

I,'d rather waste my time than let a mistake stay there

[@woin9361]

I really enjoyed these stories! It’s a good reminder to listen to your gut ☺️ I’d love to hear more!

[@IvyDice]

The stories are really boring without showing the Tattoo.

[@Nonyabuisness67788]

Don’t get tattoos when your drunk it might. Sound like a good idea then but just wait till your sober😭😭🤬🤬😱😱

[@recoil53]

A lot of places won't tattoo drunk people. Alcohol in the blood slows clotting and they don't feel like dealing with your hangover regrets. Of course that isn't all places.

[@sunny5ma]

Aww Merle is one of my favs of BF and her fav number is also 5!!! This makes me so happy haha 💖💖

[@briannastevens7752]

He said “ I was terrified....... with a smile 😁” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Avocado-10541]

I see Merle, I click

[@Jess-ix8do]

So did anyone else notice the first guy said he was getting the tattoo on his wrist then he was talking about underarm hair then it was under his arm? Where did this tattoo go?

[@cerena]

Can we talk about that Jack Dawson shirt?! 😍

[@mandylee3862]

People need to learn to stand up for themselves! That is going on your body for life! Any good tattoo artist will understand and should want you to be comfortable before tattooing anything on you.

[@MissModeler]

Rename the video to "Stories About How I Was A Bad Tattoo Client". All of those stories were 100% avoidable. Research the process before getting one, shave yourself so the artist doesn't have to, say no if you feel uncomfortable with the artist or shop, etc.

[@blonderuby]

MissModeler tru except even if i shave my legs fresh and go to add a tattoo my artist will typically do a pass over w a razor anyway to make sure its completely clean, it’s a pretty standard part of the process.

[@beccakate8592]

This video should be called ‘how not to get a tattoo’ like oh my days...

[@floc1381]

I'm a simple person, I see Merle I click

[@haileyrafferty2372]

thats some bs

[@lightituplikedynamite3492]

Florence C same

[@michaelakrumwiede]

I want to see harry, louis, liam, and zayn do this

[@matthewtang7573]

Here for Merle 😊

[@kaitenvonbitchguru3600]

Only get spontaneous tattoos in studios/artists you have worked with before.

[@desireeholloway3353]

“Pitch Please” ⚾️LOVE IT!

[@kaileenn5738]

And we didn’t even get to see the tattoos!

[@a12jay6]

@buzzfeedvideo you got a link on Alaina's shirt?

[@26chencla]

Merle had a tattoo?!

[@hollie_marie]

We have this one tattoo parlour that my boyfriends mum got all hers done at, his brother too, my boyfriend, me and my mum 🤣 They super lovely in there love their job really friendly down to earth people.

[@tapi8091]

Merle's kind of sounds amazing, plus she loves it

[@OnizenArt]

People this is what deposits are for. If you don't like the sketch or drawing they are about to put on you then just say no and walk out. You save your money and your dignity, and the artist still gets paid for their time from the deposit you put down.

[@taylorr.s8082]

This is why I fly to Las Vegas to go to my favorite artists. It is totally worth it to go to someone who really knows their stuff.

[@alexv6080]

bruhhh that thunder actually made me jump

[@TXDXEXO]

Lmfaoooo “braille tattoo”

[@maggiearnold1718]

I wanna see the tattoo!! 😒

[@YaniCakes8]

They sound horrible but I WANTED TO SEE THEM 😭

[@Lena2light]

Uh...the hello? Where are the tattoos?

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

Glad I read the comments. Ten minutes saved. Would have been so cranky to watch it and at the end be going” But where are the tattoos? Don’t TELL me, SHOW me!

[@phoebeblack3354]

I wish they would show us their tattoos

[@shashinb5125]

What times merle?

[@shashinb5125]

5:09

[@kattelyn92]

Oof. That last one is rough. That's how I've ended up with completely wrong hair color at the salon and still paid over $300 for it.

[@kaijahbrown9387]

She would be *HorrIFFIED* 😂

[@barbaraayersnetto459]

Living my best life in Dubai. My friend says "I found this Filipino guy that does tattoos here (there are no parlours as it is not "legal" there). Going to go get one, come with me". I went with no intention of getting one myself. We got to this weird apartmenrt in the middle of nowhere where probably 10 people were living and she was going to get a tattoo on his room. While I waited for her I saw a phrase on the wall that I liked so I was like "f*@k it, I will do it! Will get this phrase on my back!" Now I have this big black blob on my shoulder, that is not straight and it is impossible to read. I hate it and I regret it and if is a top item on my bucket list to get it removed.

[@steph8703]

Get it covered its cheaper 💕

[@tenillestewart5370]

Barbara Ayers Netto 😲😱

[@barbaraayersnetto459]

@@steph8703 no way, I will risk getting an even worse one 🤣 just waiting for someone to develop a safe and cheap technology 😝🙏

[@adlihloetz7162]

Most of these people just don't know how to day "no"

[@sorsorsor11]

When a permanent tattoo for the next 100 years cost less than my pants, I think we have issues.

[@PaiviProject]

Well omg !! I wish I've had a chance to see those tattoos. I have two tattoos currently but I would love to get my first American tattoo. Maybe one day but I will make sure it is what I want. Thanks

[@jackhowse7254]

Treacle tatts needs to do video on this!!!!

[@maryavatar]

And that’s why I rough out a design for my own tattoos in Photoshop and take them with me. A good tattoo artist works better if they know what the hell you want. “Here’s a video of my cute puppy, I want a whimsical tattoo of him.” JFC, what does THAT mean?

[@kittylynndale5264]

This is why unless you’re comfortable with it being screwed up, NEVER, ever go on cheap tattoo day. There are three studios near me, and when they offer cheap tattoo day, they usually do several hundred tattoos on that day (a couple dozen per artist).

[@iamReddington]

All of my tattoo sessions have been wonderful. I feel bad for people who haven't had a good time.

[@ManoosaFar]

oh I should be on this. You can watch the video on my youtube but to cut it short I got a tattoo underage was told it was temporary but 10 years later i still have it lol

[@rowanhickman7518]

You get what you pay for with tattoos, it's worth saving up for something that will be on your body forever

[@sakurafalls2468]

I would feel bad for the artist if I hate the tattoo they drew, but I'd still say it because it'll be on my body for the rest of my life.

[@ciaraorourke9436]

As someone who works in a shop, let me tell you, I want you to be honest if you don't love the design. It's on your body and you have the right to be honest if you are not loving what's been drawn up for you, especially if you have a deposit set. Don't feel bad for wanting to change it, just start with what you do and do not like and we can draw it again. If you don't like, worst case, you lose your deposit and wasted some time, but I still got paid for drawing. Don't settle for something you didn't want

[@8thgen583]

Who else just forwarded to Merle's part? lol

[@gabriellerush]

Buzzfeed, you can only go down for so much longer before you hit rock bottom.

[@yeb0i]

Watching the last chick was a trip. She has the face of a guy and a nice sweet girly voice.

[@blakedanielle2000]

Merle looks a bit like Melanie Scrofano from Wynonna Earp

[@Heavenlynyaaa]

Tattoos hurt soooo much

[@MC9041129]

Why have there been no new Draw Off videos?! 😢

[@CoppaSenpai]

Somthing tells me there are 2 sides to each story especially the 1st guy he looks like a guy that wouldn't sit still while getting shaved

[@potatomatop9326]

I wanted a saitama tattoo but the mutha fucca was too high and i got yamcha instead.

[@chubbybunny9206]

Rip

[@elainadorsey235]

So I paused for a min to use the bathroom, come back and start playing the video at 7:03. It caught me off guard cause it was at the highest volume. Lol, me too girl

[@StaciHanley]

Consultations people!!! Most artists will do free consultations if you book with them. Book a consultation first before booking the actual tattoo

[@lydiaohearn568]

This is the only tattoo-ee horror story video I’ve seen on here 😭 I need more cuz I KNOW tattooers aren’t innocent.

[@koreankookie4527]

9:32 i would've ran out of the tattoo shop

[@ptty1289]

As crazy as this sounds, I totally understand what the last girl was talking about. I'm a little shy and I hate confrontation so with that said, I'm the kind of person that could be dissatisfied with a service, like getting my hair done, but still give a tip XD

[@lightituplikedynamite3492]

WE NEED MORE MERLE AND ARIA

[@ameliaky1998]

uhh no pics of the tattoos?

[@funnybones6131]

Title: Tattoo horror stories (if mum finds out): Merle talks 5 mins about her tattoo in Thailand and then questions herself, is this horror story? No, but if my mum finds out, she will be horrified 🥴😂😂😂😁😁😁

[@leahsamson8586]

Billy Boy do fd

[@leahsamson8586]

Ofh

[@Donteatacowman]

I have a tattoo from a really good and pricey artist, but there are definitely raised bits. I think it's sometimes a normal part of the healing process. (I like it tho!)

[@chloe3639]

4:39-4:42. that’s it. that’s the comment.

[@steph8703]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💖👏👏👏