19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

via Reddit.

As a pasty white chick, I've had my fair share of terrible sunburns. I remember one time in particular when I went to Florida and, for some unknown reason, I thought I didn't have to use sunblock on my legs. "It's like my legs are made out of asbestos!" I joked to my friends. "They just never burn!"

Famous last words! The south Florida sun then laughed and laughed and laughed before smiting me down with the world's most painful sunburn from hips to toes. The five hour plane ride home was excruciating

Lesson learned! These days I'm a bit of a sunblock fanatic, and something tells me that all of the nineteen people in this gallery are now much, much more careful about covering up their skin when they're out and about. If not, well... I hope they enjoy looking like a wrinkly old hairless cat when they get older.

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

Can't move... too sunburned.... If you need me, I'll just be lying here moaning. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via BuzzFeed.

Somebody fell asleep while eating cereal? Or maybe playing a tiny drum kit?

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via CollegeHumor.

What? This is a gentleman who clearly enjoys a little light "moob" support. Not that there's anything wrong with that. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

Say hello to the poster boy for bad sunburns!

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Mandatory.

You mess with the bull, you get the horns! Bonus points for the stripe marks on his face. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

This is what you get for wearing Crocs! Well, this and ridiculed. You'll also get ridiculed. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

"Hey Steve, why don't you take off those white pants and get comfortable."

Oh, those aren't pants. Righty-oh. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via CollegeHumor.

How...? How did this even happen?

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via BuzzFeed.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Super-Dork! 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

A very burned tourist in a sundress, perusing the soothing balm and lotion aisle? Sister-friend, I have SO BEEN THERE. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Imgur.

Ghost feet! Spooky.

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Smosh.

Which way's the beach, brah?

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Smosh.

Well, this is awkward.

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

With friends like these....

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Reddit.

This gives new meaning to the expression "helmet head."

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Huffpost.

Nice tan. Just needs a little more, um, evening out. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Imgur.

Hats are not always sufficient protection, dad. Duh. 

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Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER

Via Smosh.

Cool! Built-in wife-beater tank! What a time saver when getting dressed each morning.

Remember, folks, have fun out there... but don't forget to bring your sunscreen! This has been a message from your friendly neighborhood humor writer.