Pop culture-inspired tattoos may seem like all fun and games — until you wake up the next morning to find out that the deformed Bart Simpson portrayal sprawled on your chest looked way better when you were intoxicated. Because we are submerged in popular culture wherever we go, it makes sense that song lyrics, cartoon characters, and inspirational celebrities get inked on our skin. However, impulsivity and a few too many drinks can lead to a night full of permanent regrets. So before you make the final decision to get inked, it's important that you pinpoint any doubt. Tattoo removal procedures are, after all, quite painful and pricy. From Batman to Superman, Tinker Bell to Ariel, and Shrek to Pokémon, here are some of the best and worst pop culture-inspired tattoos.

Editor's Note: This piece was last updated on Dec. 4, 2018.