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The Worst Firework Tattoos Fails

Fireworks aren't always breathtaking.

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Fourth of July might be our favorite holiday, filled with friends, barbecue, booze, and of course fireworks. Some people like to preserve Independence Day's celebratory mood with permanent ink. Unfortunately, this isn't always a great idea.

We wanted to celebrate today with The Worst Firework Tattoos Fails. Check out these hilarious tributes to the Fourth, and please, don't try this at home...

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21. Spiderworks

21. Spiderworks

This tattoo looks more like an arachnid than an explosion.

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20. Fire Pecker

20. Fire Pecker

This winged tat is an bizarre take on a firework...

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19. Flowerworks

19. Flowerworks

Tattoos of fireworks and flowers get mixed up pretty easily, and this one makes it more confusing by putting them both together. Also, what's with the pelican?

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18. Sparkly Spectacle

18. Sparkly Spectacle

The fact that this one actually glows in the dark might make it cool, but we wonder what his girlfriend thinks of when they're trying to sleep.

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17. Bobby Cat

17. Bobby Cat

The fireworks replacing the cat's body doesn't work logically or visually.

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16. What is Up Walt Disney's Sleeve This Time?

16. What is Up Walt Disney's Sleeve This Time?

Disneyworld is great and all, but is it really your first choice for a sleeve? Also, what happened to Walt's left hand?

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15. Light Spray

15. Light Spray

Do these fireworks look like pee to anyone else?

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14. Fresh Ink

14. Fresh Ink

"Remember we must always believe in our wishes, for they are the magic in the world." We wish he didn't get this tattoo.

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13. Disney or Bust

13. Disney or Bust

If you must get a Disney tattoo, at least go all in. These are saddest fireworks we've ever seen.

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12. Little Too Late

12. Too Little Too Late

At least this dude really committed to the Disney theme. But in this case, he went too far.

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11. Awkward Placement

11. Background Check

We would've figured out that it was nighttime without that (probably very painful) ugly black background.

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10. Warning!

10. Warning!

This guy definitely didn't listen to the sign behind him. We hope "Sonja" is happy at least.

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9. Dynonot

9. Dynonot

This firework lost its spark when it was inked.

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8. Quite An Earful

8. Quite An Earful

Placing fireworks near your ear isn't a good idea in reality or in a tattoo.

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7. Too Dark

7. Too Dark

This fiery arm is more scary than celebratory.

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6. Empty Shell

6. Empty Shell

This half-hearted firework couldn't light up a closet.

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5. Salt and Fire

5. Salt and Fire?

Maybe this is just a really powerful salt shaker.

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4. Bruised Leg

4. Bruised Leg

It's hard to tell if this is a firework tattoo or if this person actually got hit by a firework.

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3. Rated PG-13

3. Rated PG-13

This tattoo is only acceptable for a 13-year-old girl. Too bad it lasts forever.

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2. Bad Connotations

2. Bad Connotations

This light show looks more like a bloodbath. "Kimberley" better watch out.

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1. Common Sense

1. Common Sense

Usually explosions in your stomach are bad, shouldn't you know that explosions on your stomach aren't any better?

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