Black on top, white below – the most disastrous attempts at tanning (26 photos)

It's the height of summer. It's tempting to hit the beach and bask in the sun. Or head to the seaside and spend the entire first day on the coast. But that can be dangerous. We've compiled a list of funny and unfortunate results of "unwise" tanning: white marks from flip-flops, mismatched legs, and handprints on your stomach. Get ready for summer and don't repeat the mistakes of others—if you do tan, don't forget to use sunscreen.







It's dangerous to stay in the sun for long periods of time in fishnet tops or swimsuits.





This girl should stock up on sunscreen and be more careful in the future.



This guy wisely covered his body from the sun, but forgot about his face and neck.



Some people will go to great lengths to make others laugh, like this superhero.



Who among us hasn't sunbathed on only half our bodies after falling asleep in the sun?



I wonder why you wear a cap backwards on a sunny day.



Looks like hot pink pants.



When you want to show off your legs in the heat, don't forget sunscreen.



Simply falling asleep in the sun is half the trouble. It's worse if you unconsciously throw your arm over your head.



Going out in the sun in short shorts and thigh-high socks is an interesting move.



It almost looks like a white T-shirt.



Another reason not to wear Crocs.



You go to the gym, work out, and then get a bad tan—and you're ready to keep it on.



Another person let down by their own hand.



If your friends are also capable of writing obscene messages on your body, it's best not to fall asleep in their presence.



It looks like the young man hasn't yet realized what happened.



He tried to apply sunscreen, but he couldn't cover his entire back.



Strapless tops are really great in the heat—unless you're planning on going to the beach.



Patterns on his body aren't just from swimsuits, but also from the straps on his sandals.



We don't even know how he'll get an even tan now.



This is clearly done on purpose—but why?



A cup and spoon.



If it weren't for his legs, we'd mistake him for an African American.



When sunbathing, don't forget your feet.



No one got an even tan. Is this mission impossible?