When we're younger, we make decisions without really considering the consequences of their potentially long-lasting effects. One such activity some people end up either regretting or wanting to move on from years is getting inked, as in terrible tattoos.
Redditor Lewbularlar outgrew his tattoo—"shrimps is bug" etched in a sans-serif font above his knee—but he didn't know how to cover it up.
So he reached out to the TattooDesigns subReddit and asked for suggestions.
"I need ideas for a horizontal design for this dumb tattoo I got above my knee when I was 19."
"I like American traditional/black and grey type stuff but I haven’t been able to find any designs that would cover it and look good."
"Any ideas are appreciated."
He referred to the separate tattoo just above the obscure catchphrase and added:
"P.s. the little guy above it can stay or go as long as shrimps is bugs is covered."
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However, the majority of responding users missed the assignment.
Many suggested he not only keep the tattoo but draw even more attention to it.
One Redditor wrote:
"This may be the best tattoo I’ve ever seen. It would be a travesty to get it covered. Now, what you should do is get a frame tattoo around it."
Another said:
"Honestly I would just add more tattoos around it so it looks more natural. It'll blend in with the rest of them. I f***in love this tattoo. Shrimps is bugs."
A third wrote:
"Hahahah I just love the idea that this guy got the funniest/greatest tattoo of all time, to the extent that he can’t even ask for advice on how to get rid of it b/c we all just like it so much."
Even Twitter was in favor of the "Shrimps" tat.
\u201c@JordanJamboree Sick tattoo. Archeologists will pull him from a bog in 1300 years and realize him as a philosopher and a gentleman.\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree Tbh I'm now considering getting this tattooed on me\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree @AthertonKD Yu vill have a bugs tatoo and yu vill own nothing.\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree @anoxiousfart Seconding the idea of tattooing a frame around it. Something ornate, gilt - like it belongs in the Louvre!\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree people in the thread saying they\u2019re gonna get that tattooed \ud83e\udd23 i love it\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree @sliderulesyou Because they is bugs, as are crabs, lobsters etc. Tasty juicy bugs\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree The placement is what kills me. Just above the shorts line. You get a glimpse of a tattoo but can't tell what it says...then finally the fabric rides up just enough to reveal. shrimps is bugs\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree Sick tattoo. Archeologists will pull him from a bog in 1300 years and realize him as a philosopher and a gentleman.\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree IM GETTING THIS TATTED WITH MY BRO DEADASS THIS IS THE BEST TATTOO POSSIBLY EVER\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree if he doesn\u2019t want it i\u2019ll take it. i love this\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
\u201c@JordanJamboree Now I'll never be able to eat shrimps without thinking about how they is bugs\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
One user did humor him with a response to his inquiry.
\u201c@JordanJamboree The only thing he should cover it with is a tan.\u201d— Jordan! (@Jordan!) 1684345229
And finally, one Redditor did offer a suggestion worth sitting on.
"If you can’t get rid of it at least think about some squats to make it look a little better."
Ouch.
Better luck next time, buddy.
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