Getting a tattoo can be risky business. And not just because you might regret a tattoo you got at 18 when you're 35. If you want a tattoo that won't cause you shame for the rest of your life, there's a lot of research, planning, and time involved.

Although it can be fun to laugh and shame badly done tattoos, this time we're bringing the focus to the opposite. We scoured the popular r/TattooDesigns community for the best "What I asked for vs. what I got" moments where folks came in with doodles looking like they were done by a 5-year-old and left with breathtakingly intricate ink on their skin. • You Might Also Like: “It’s A ‘Benefit’ To My Employer, Not Me”: People Are Sharing 28 Insulting Things A Job Has Offered Them

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