When Sunburn is Actually Funny

Sunburned arm with red, peeling skin from sun exposure.

The holidays are over and Mr. Sun should be peeking at our windows already. Ready your bathers and your sunscreen.

Because there’s a thing called sunburn And oh boy, does it hurt!

Well aside from being painful AF, sunburns could also be funny and disastrous at the same time! Especially for us Caucasians that have very little melanin in our skin.

But on a lighter note, here are some hilarious-looking, terrible sunburns that one could never forget. Enjoy our sunburn fails!

Have you ever made the mistake of eating outside on a sunny day? If so, you probably know the feeling of sitting in the sun and suddenly realizing that your skin is on fire. Ouch!

Sunburned knees with funny sunburn patterns resembling a lollipop and a stick.
via DailyLolPics .com

At least there’s still someone who’s hugging you from behind! 

That can’t be real right? Looks like lobster hands! This is still a silver lining though. After all, at least there’s still someone who’s hugging you from behind!

Man with sunburn pointing at his sunburned chest outdoors.
via DumpaDay.com

Ooh instant tank top!

I mean, people will mistake it for being real! You spend a day at the beach, pool, or just out in the sun and end up with a nasty sunburn. And not just any sunburn – a tank-top sunburn. You know, the kind where your shoulders are bright red but your chest is still its normal colour?

Man with sunburned skin laughing, shirtless in shorts.
via collegehumor.com

Erm, not so Superman. 

HOW did that happen in the first place?

Sunburned man with bright red, irritated skin on his chest and shoulders.
via DumpaDay. com

Ooh, such a striking chrome dome! 

When you wear a hat and spend too much under the sun – that’s what’s gonna happen! But, kudos to you, Sir! protecting your head against the sun is no joke!

Sunburned man with pink skin at bar, humorous sunburn fail.
via picsgoneviral.toptenhen.com

Look hun, I am Hamburglar!

A supervillain, perhaps? This guy happened to hear a hat and glasses enough to leave those marks behind. Looks like we got ourselves a case of hamburglar! You know. McDonald’s friend.

Man with severe sunburn on face, smiling humorously.
via mandatory.com

Umm hi. Do I look cool or what?

Oof. Another case of tanktop sunburn. Or maybe you have an even worse case and your sunburn is uneven, leaving you with a zebra-like pattern of burnt and unburnt skin.

Man with severe sunburn on face, shoulders, and chest, showing redness and irritation.
via DumpaDay.com

Eeewwwww. I think my trypophobia is triggered. 

CROCS. That’s what they’ll give you.

Sunburned feet with blisters in Crocs on tiled pavement.
via DumpaDay.com

Ugh, so holey! 

We first thought this was a mannequin. It turns out – it was a cyclist instead.

Side view of a man with severe sunburn and blistered skin on his head and neck.
via ebaumsworld.com

This one’s a happy hippie. Lol!

Is it the glitter among those clothes that protect your skin? Anyway, world peace!

Sunburned man showing humorous tan lines on his chest at the beach.
via DumpaDay.com

Oh no. I am shook. 

Who wore an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini?!

Boy with humorous sunburn and white tan lines on chest, smiling indoors.
via DumpaDay.com

Ugh, this one’s unbelievable!

Well… that makes a good temporary tattoo. Such decorative and details.

Close-up of sunburned skin showing redness and peeling on the back and shoulders.
via collegehumor.com

Epic tan lines are the holy grail of summer style! Whether you’re sporting an intricate pattern or a simple stripe, they add a bit of personality to your look and make everyone’s head turn.

Ooh, I see what you did there. 

Oh, dude. Nu-uh, you didn’t!

Sunburn with peeling skin on a man's stomach, highlighting the funny side of sun damage.
via buzzfeed.com

Uhhh. Not sexy. Not at all. 

Nah, bruh. That’s what happens when you wear shorts.

Sunburned man showing off muscles with red, sunburned skin on arms, chest, and legs.
via clickypix.com

Bahahaha! Well, rad is quite the term for this abomination. 

We’re not angry or laughing. IT IS RAD!

Sunburned head with "RAD" tattoo after sun exposure.
via buzzfeed.com

Well, that’s what you get when you get too drunk. 

Dude, how?

Close-up of a sunburned arm with peeling skin and redness after sun exposure.
via buzzfeed.com

As the weather gets warmer and sunnier, it’s easy to forget to put on sunscreen. But, before you know it, you’re dealing with a nasty sunburn. These funny epic sunburns are a reminder to always wear sunscreen!

Oi mate! Do you mind? 

Hmmm… guess not!

Man with sunburn in swim trunks at the beach, humorous sunburn photo.
via buzzfeed.com

Oh poor guy. 

Oh, this happens when a cyclist goes on a bie tour for hours…or days!

Sunburned man with red skin and peeling, wearing blue and orange sports shorts.
via poorlydressed.failblog.org

Yep, he’s a superhero with his V-cut suit. Eeep. 

Or a supervillain!

Sunburned man with red shoulders lying on bed, looking surprised or amused.
via clickypix.com

Uhm, you’ve got some really cute bathers hun. 

Yep, this one’s for the finals!

Young female swimmer in a competitive swimsuit and green swim cap at the poolside.
via dailymail.co.uk

Oooh layers! Her legs look like a refrigerator cake. 

Like a white-chocolate?

Woman with sunburned legs and humorous tan lines at the beach.
via dailymail.co.uk

Oh my goodness! He’s like two people combined into one!

Well, this is epic! Too much pants for you my man!

Man with sunburn standing on rocks at the beach, facing the water.
via fatpita.net

Some sunburns – purposely done or not – are a bit, too fleshy, you know?

Oh excuse you! 

Like, how did that happen man? What does your shirt look like?

Close-up of a sunburned back with severe redness and blistering after sun exposure.
via twitter.com

Again, sunburn is not sexy! 

Aw, honey. Save it for your sexy time?

Person with severe sunburn showing red marks and handprint on back.
via mandatory.com

Like, why? You’re taking the whole, “You’re body is on fire,” on another level!

Sunburned man lying on bed with red, irritated skin from sunburn.
via Diply.com

Please keep your sunburnt bits to yourself. 

On another note – those layered hues look really awesome!

Woman with sunburned shoulders and back in bathroom mirror.
via evilmilk.com

Sunburnt boobies are not sexy!

Itsy bitsy bikini!

Sunburned shoulders and chest with humorous skin redness from sun exposure.
via faxo.com

Yes darling, we understand what you’re tryna say. 

And, here’s another one!

Woman with severe sunburn showing red skin and white sunburn patches on arms and torso.
via clickypix.com

Warning: If the photos below don’t make you slip, slop and slap – nothing will!

Oh my fraking goodness! Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. That my friend, is a very unsettling sunburn blister!

Close-up of severe sunburn with blisters and peeling skin on shoulder.
via imgur.com

Ooh, pain tolerance level 999. 

No, no, no, no, no…Can’t take off the skin man!

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via DumpaDay.com

So totally gross! 

But, satisfying to look at!

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It’s one pic where we can feel their pain together.

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via teen.com

Do you have any reMARKable sunburn experience yourself? Share it with us!

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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