Bernie Sanders supporter regrets political tattoo on penis

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Political body art fails to impress

An Alabama man is having regrets over getting a Bernie Sanders tattoo on his penis. Wanting to show support for the former Democratic presidential candidate (pictured above), Joshua Hughes, 28, had the phrase "Feel the Bern" inked on his body. "It seemed like a good idea at the time," he posted on Facebook. "But with Bernie now well and truly out of the race, I went threw [sic] all that pain for nothing." A photo of the tattoo was removed for failing to meet Facebook standards.

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Man accidentally donates entire wardrobe

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