Summer is synonymous with sun, sand, and the urge to soak up as many rays as possible. However, as enticing as a sun-kissed glow might be, neglecting to wear sunscreen can lead to some epic sunbathing disasters. The consequences can range from painful burns to long-term skin damage.
Here are some stories and images that highlight the importance of slathering on that SPF before heading outdoors.
#1 The Hair On The Pale Part Of My Watch Tan Is Black, But The Hair On The Tan Part Of My Arm Is White
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Image source: jamaicanhopscotch
#2 Took My Boyfriend To The Beach Today, And He Fell Asleep In The Sun. This Is The Result
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-2.jpg)
Image source: be.my.serene
#3 Someone Didn’t Want To Ask For Help With Their Sunscreen
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Image source: thedeparted85
#4 The Difference Between My And My Brother’s Tan
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-4.jpg)
Image source: YungTinkerbell
#5 My Sock Tan Looks Like I Have Socks On
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-5.jpg)
Image source: IcyIsosceles
#6 Perks Of Having Red Hair: Free Cancer
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-6.jpg)
Image source: jessesewell
#7 Just A Friendly Public Service Announcement: Make Sure Your Sunblock Is Not Expired And You Actually Use It
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-7.jpg)
Image source: tammyroe20
#8 Awful Sunburn. It Hurts
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Image source: Hillary0631
#9 My Husband Got Scalp Edema From A Severe Sunburn
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-9.jpg)
Image source: hippy_potto
#10 Well, It’s Official, I’m An Idiot, And Summer Has Just Begun
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-10.jpg)
Image source: rkyrocrat
#11 When I Was A Teenager I Found Some Tanning Foam And Put A Stripe On My Wrist. Liked It So Much I Did My Arms And Legs. Nobody Was Amused But Me. It Lasted A Couple Months
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-11.jpg)
Image source: Dr-Not-a-Milkman
#12 I Recently Went To Hawaii And Got A Gnarly Sunburn As Seen Here. Ended Up Getting A Case Of “Hell’s Itch”, Which Was Genuinely The Worst Pain I’ve Ever Experienced
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-12.jpg)
Image source: dragonxmother
#13 My Sunburn From A Few Days Ago Started To Peel. I Went For A Run Today And All The Sweat Got Caught Underneath The Dead Skin And Formed A Lot Of Sweat Bubbles
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-13.jpg)
Image source: wifi_is_fake
#14 I Work Outdoors, This Is The Color Difference Of My Hand And My Foot
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-14.jpg)
Image source: 420trainwreck
#15 New Rule: No Matter How Much The Sunscreen Costs (After You Drunkenly Lose The One You Brought) You Buy It
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-15.jpg)
Image source: emfordhall
#16 What Do You Think Of My Tan?
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-16.jpg)
Image source: travelling__tales
#17 Oh Yeah. Now That’s Different
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-17.jpg)
Image source: dirtbagpoet.of.troy
#18 My Friend’s Crazy Tan Lines
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-18.jpg)
Image source: sanjirou3
#19 My Son’s Sunburn Matches The Gradient Of His Shirt
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-19.jpg)
Image source: hellotypewriter
#20 Never Underestimate The Power Of The Sun. Fun Fact: The Sky Was Cloudy Almost The Entire Day. The Reflective Snow Alone Was Enough To Burn My Face Completely
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-20.jpg)
Image source: exploreandremember
#21 Husband’s Summer Tan Looks Like A Stranger’s Hand
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-21.jpg)
Image source: IrisHopp
#22 I Was Working Inside, But Next To A Large Garage Door That I Had Open. I Was In “I’m Inside, Don’t Need Sunscreen” Mode, Not Realizing That I Was Still Very Much In Direct Sunlight
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-22.jpg)
Image source: rabbidplatypus21
#23 Love My New Slip-On Vans, Hate The Tan Lines
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-23.jpg)
Image source: BlueMacaw
#24 I Forgot To Put Sun Block On My Legs During A Kayak Trip On The Lake
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-24.jpg)
Image source: Tekki
#25 My Cousin’s Neat Tan
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-25.jpg)
Image source: wowwhatagreataudience
#26 Day In The Sun + Backwards Cap = Awkward Sunburn. Top Effort Dom
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-26.jpg)
Image source: kmarkham_golf_fitness
#27 The Duality Of Pale, Strongest Sunscreen, Most Time On The Shade, Avoiding Strongest Hours And Still This Happened
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-27.jpg)
Image source: al3237
I am burning so much. I have 2 fans against me, and it’s still not enough.
#28 Sunburn On Vacation
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-28.jpg)
Image source: MapleSyrupLover_
#29 My Tanned And Untanned Skin Tones Are Drastically Different
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-29.jpg)
Image source: CATNIP_IS_CRACK
#30 Oh, Your Shoulder Is Sore? You Should Get It Taped, They Said. It Will Help With The Pain, They Said. Except No One Mentioned To Maybe Put On More Sunscreen
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-30.jpg)
Image source: fayenault
#31 Today I Got A Raccoon Sunburn And My Chain Around My Neck Tan Too
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-31.jpg)
Image source: deans_pix
#32 My Burn From A Few Years Ago. Still Remember The Horrific Pain, Worst Sunburn I’ve Ever Experienced
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-32.jpg)
Image source: sarahdasgupta
#33 I Went Kayaking In Florida Six Days Ago And Got The Worst Sunburn (Yes, I Put Sunscreen On). I Typically Don’t Use The Spray Kind, So I Thought I Had Applied It Well, But Apparently Not
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-33.jpg)
Image source: earthling1117
#34 After All These Years, Still Trying To Figure Out How Much Sunscreen To Use ?? Usually I Don’t Get A Lot Of Sun Under My Hair. Well You Can Clearly See That Theory Didn’t Work For Me This Time
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-34.jpg)
Image source: mat_brooks
#35 Husker Day Burns. Ouch
![](https://static.demilked.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/funny-sunburn-tan-fails-35.jpg)
Image source: aliciakadavy