Worst Tattoos Ever

Over the years, being a tattoo artist,  I have had some really bad tattoos walk through the door. Some are just really bad judgement, and others are really poor quality. What gets me, is that most of the time people dont see how bad their tattoos are until you start pointing it out. I dont know if it is just lack of observation, lack of knowledge or they are just plain oblivious. Enjoy!

So what's your career of choice?  Hmmm, I see!  I guess this goes in the bad judgement catagory.  Wonder how her dentist will address this issue? Other than the obvious, it is a nice tattoo, not busted out, and nice font.  Looks pretty much centered on the lip.  What else could you ask for?...

I love japanese tattoos.  I hate to see them screwed up!  First, it looks like a big tape worm crawled out of his bum, and is daring anyone to cross the line.  Second, the scales are not uniform.  Guess what?  Scales take a loooong time because of the detail.  This looks like he was playing tic-tac-toe and got bored.  And finally, the line work itself is disgusting. I'm pretty sure this was never trained.  My 13 year old daughter can run a better line than this. 

Check out these abs!  Hey, he's got a six-pack!  LOL...   You know, I do believe in everyone having on little stupid tattoo, just for giggles, but generally its like a little devil on your butt cheek...  Seriously, though, it looks like the artwork aint so bad...  
Them cans are gonna look like you are on acid in 20 years..... but to each his own..




 Now, bad judgement of the actual tattoo is one thing, but I am seeing more and more bad judgement when choosing who is to do the tattoo.  The city is full of scratcher artist that prey upon people that are low on cash, or just plain dont know any better.  Remember, a tattoo is there for a lifetime.

A memorial tattoo to remember a lost wife.  Clearly the artist was in way over his head, and probably didnt care.  Most likely working out of his house so there is no one to complain to.

Eeeee Heeee!  Home alone with a tattoo machine!  So, what is this tattoo saying exactly?  

               Yo Mamma!
You need to quit playing with tattoo machines on your buddies skin!  I can see this turning into a front yard brawl.....








Nothing really suprises me anymore.  I think I have pretty much seen it all. ...  oh, wait a minute....

 OMG!  Hide the cat!  Oh, nevermind.  Well then....  that's good to know, but noticing the teardrops under your eye.... ummm,  are the two connected?  Or is murder and sex two separate activities for you?

Go on, laugh, its funny!  Not for him maybe, but for us... yeah!

Can anyone say "MRSA"?

MRSA - "what is it" you might be asking yourself. Well it stands for
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - which basically means that it is a form of staph germ that the usual antibiotics dont affect. When most people think of staph infections in tattoos they think of dirty needles. I talk to people all the time of the dangers of getting tattoos from "scratchers" (people that do tattoos out of their house). I get the same response from most of them. "Yeah, but they use new needles, they open them right in front of me, so I don't have to worry about getting anything." New needles - sounds good in theory. But lets explore this nasty little bug known as MRSA a little further.

Ok, so we know what it is called. We know it is a form of staph that is resistant to antibiotics, but where do you get it from? Well, it is actually a common bacteria that lives on your skin and sometimes in your nasal passages, even if you are a normal, healthy person!!! WHAT??? ON ME?? Yup. The nasty little bug is on you, your tattoo artist, your mom, your dad, your kids.... you get the picture. So, how does the new needles keep you from getting a MRSA infection? I am still trying to put the pieces of that one together.

What if the "artist" does not clean your skin properly when applying the tattoo? Wouldnt the MRSA that is naturally occuring on your skin be able to get in the tattoo? YES

What if the "artist" answers his phone, and then continues to tattoo on you with out changing his gloves? Wouldn't the MRSA that is most likley on his phone from him using it previously transfer to the gloves he is wearing and then to your new tattoo? YES

This is just a couple of scenerios of how your tattoo can be infected with MRSA; from your own skin, and from the "artist's" germs. There are many others, but you are a smart person, and get the picture.

So, how safe are feeling about them new needles opened right in front of you?

Ok so what happens if you get MRSA? Well, you'll get a nasty puss infested sore that needs to be drained, some serious antibotics, and if you are lucky, you will be able to clear it up with minor scarring. In serious cases of MRSA, there have been amputations, kidney failure, and DEATH.

There is alot more information on MRSA out there. Do a little research of your own. I recommend youtube - search for MRSA tattoo or MRSA infection OR MRSA milking. There are some yummy vids out there!

And as always, I hope you learned a little somethin, and if you have any questions please feel free to find me at South Presa Ink Tattoo Shop in San Antonio, TX. I will try to answer them, or help point you in the right direction!