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Published 15:39 26 Aug 2019 GMT
When a person chooses to get a tattoo, more often than not, they opt for something meaningful. It will, after all, be on their skin for life.
So when 18-year-old Lauryn visited the notorious European holiday destination of Magaluf on the Spanish island of Majorca, she decided to get a tribute to her dad, famous Scottish radio DJ, George Bowie.
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She opted to get "Bits'n'Pieces" tattooed - one of her dad's hit singles.
However, clearly new to tattooing, she chose to get it in one of the most painful possible places: her foot.
Now, either Lauryn overestimated her pain threshold or simply didn't realize how painful it was going to be, and she went ahead with the placement, managing to get the word "Bits" tattooed before giving up in pain.
This guy woke up after a heavy night out with a pretty shocking Donald Trump tattoo:
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The teen then sent a picture of the tattoo to her doting dad, who subsequently posted a picture of it to Twitter captioned:
"So my daughter, who's in Maga with 60 mates, decides to get Bits And Pieces tattooed on her foot as a tribute to her Dad. But it was too sore, so she got the guy to stop halfway through and this is what she's left with."
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The 18-year-old then responded to the 10K plus likes her father's post received on Twitter by sharing a response and writing: "ahahahhahahahha naw a am hibernating for the foreseeable future [sic]."
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Apparently, the 18-year-old had planned to keep the tattoo fail a secret from her mom, but after it went viral her dad tweeted her writing: "Ha ha @laurynbowiee looks like we might have to tell your Mum after all."
The cast of The Avengers celebrate their matching tattoos:
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Oh, and in case you're wondering, her dad explained how she managed to go on holiday with "60 mates". Her entire high school year group decided to go on holiday together to celebrate graduating.
I wonder if she'll stick with her "Bits" or eventually get the tattoo finished...
A father from Canada spent 30 hours getting a tattoo to match his eight-year-old son's birthmark.
Derek Prue Sr says he began to notice that his son Derek Jr, who has a large birthmark on his chest, was becoming increasingly hesitant about taking his t-shirt off at the swimming pool.
The dad, from Stony Plain, Alberta, told SooToday.com, "He was always proud of his birthmark and then I saw he started to kind of cover it up. I think he was maybe a little bit self-conscious about it."
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He added, "I was wanted to get the same thing so he wouldn't be the only one. [sic]"
Unbeknownst to his son, Prue Sr went to Juicy Quill Tattoo and was under the needle for nine sessions, which the doting dad told SooToday.com lasted 30 hours.
"I thought it was going to be a one session kind of thing. But three hours turned into about 30 hours. So it's been a bit of a process," he said. "The first sitting, I think, was close to four hours. And I didn't really look to see what was going on."
It was only when the two Dereks went to the pool together that Prue Jr saw his father's matching "birthmark".
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"I just kind of took my shirt off. He was wearing his shirt. I showed him that I had the exact same mark as him," said Prue Sr.
On December 10, Juicy Quill Tattoo posted a photo of the father and son with their matching chest marks.
The studio wrote in the caption: "This is derrick Jr and derrick sr. He is the dad that got his sons birthmark tattooed, its Very cool that he could do this to help his sons confidence and that we could be a part of their story [sic]."
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The sweet post has so far garnered 224 reactions and dozens of comments.
Facebook user Joe Adams wrote: "Love this, great dad and well done guys for doing this. Top work Al [sic] round."
Another named Amanda Boudreau took to the comments to write: "Awesome!! Saw the story on the news yesterday."
A third, Ryan Byers shared: "Just watching you [guys] on the news. Very Cool."
Related - Cardi B gets her huge back tattoo updated:
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Published 09:19 23 Jul 2018 GMT
Nowadays it seems like everyone on the planet has a tattoo. In fact, I'm beginning to feel like me and the non-inked people are in the minority now. If I sound like I'm a bit bitter then don't forget that the only reason I haven't gotten one myself is that I'm too much of a wimp. to bother. Even celebrities are jumping on the bandwagon now, and more and more of them are being open about their own body art.
The only issue is that tattoos are usually pretty personal, and people have a number of reasons for getting them. Working out what they mean is a pretty exasperating job, and can leave you scratching your head. So that's why we've taken the liberty of deciphering what some of these celebrity tats actually mean, all so they're not longer as obtuse. No need to thank us. Scroll down to check them out below.
1. Miley Cyrus
It isn't hard to understand the meaning behind Miley Cyrus' foot tattoo isn't hard to decipher; it's a tribute to her dad, the country musician Billy Ray Cyrus. Awww!
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2. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez has a stylish tattoo on her back, which is easily concealed by her outfits most of the time. It's an arabic phrase which roughly translates as: "love yourself first."
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3. Emma Stone
To celebrate the fact that her mother's cancer was in remission, Emma Stone and her mom each got tattoos that pay tribute to their favourite Beatles song "Blackbird." Stone actually wrote a letter to Paul McCartney himself, asking for a drawing of birds' feet to tattoo, and he responded by sending her the drawing which ended up on her and her mother's wrist.
4. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's tattoo is a quote from Letters to a Young Poet written by German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Translated it reads: "In the deepest hour of the night; Confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write; And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer; and ask yourself, must I write?"
5. Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner's hip tattoo comes courtesy of celebrity artist Bang Bang. It looks like a random string of vowels, but is actually meant to represent the phonetic spelling of the word 'sanity.'
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6. Brooklyn Beckham
Brooklyn Beckham is proud to boast this tattoo on his arm. The numbers apparently represent the birthdays of each of his three siblings: Romeo, September 1, 2002; Cruz, February 20, 2005 and Harper, July 10, 2011.
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Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has the letter "G" tattooed on her pinky finger, apparently as a tribute her late grandfather.
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8. Amanda Seyfried
Weirdest of all, Mean Girls actress Amanda Seyfried has the word "minge" written on her foot. Why? Well even she doesn't seem to know. In a recent interview, Seyfried stated: "It’s a term of endearment and in England it means vagina but in the U.S., where I spend most of my time, it doesn’t mean anything. We commemorated our friendship with ‘minge’ tattoos."
The most embarrassing tattoo to have is a tattoo of an ex. So Justin Bieber must be feeling pretty sheepish right now. Even though he's just gotten engaged to Hailey Baldwin, he apparently still has a tattoo of Selena Gomez on his finger.
Published 18:03 04 Feb 2024 GMT
A dad from Australia has recently gone viral after he decided to get a massive tattoo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on his butt in order to win tickets to one of the star's concerts.
Luke Porter from West Lakes, Adelaide, has proved to be a loyal Swiftie - and a loyal father - after getting a tattoo of the 34-year-old singer and her NFL star boyfriend slap-bang on his backside in a bid to win his 12-year-old daughter a ticket to the Eras Tour when it comes Down Under.
The competition is courtesy of the Ali Clarke Breakfast Show on Mix102.3 - which is titled 'Parent of the Era' - and sees parents across Adelaide prove just how far they would go in order to secure their children one of the final spots at Swift's upcoming shows.
Not only that, it also includes flights and accommodation - the ultimate package for any Swiftie.
Luke's wife Jemma came up with the unique idea in the hopes that he would agree for the sake of their daughter, Jemma.
"I was going to put myself up but I thought I'd nominate my husband to get a tattoo of Taylor Swift on his bum. I asked him when he was half asleep, and he agreed," Rachel recalled as per the Daily Mail. "So here we are, he is getting a tattoo now and it will always be a funny story for us to tell, especially if they break up!"
In a clip posted to Instagram by the radio station, Rachel explained that she had caught her husband while he was "half asleep" and it took little persuading to get him to agree to the body ink.
Despite being "shocked" when he realized he had to follow through with it, the dedicated dad decided it was worth it for Jemma.
"This is a full butt cheek," one of the other hosts exclaimed as they watched Luke get his tat.
In the comments, hundreds of people expressed their opinion on the act.
Some people were nice, with this user writing: "A beautiful family, Dad of the ‘era’ for sure!" while another added: "This dad should absolutely win these tickets, yes people are doing crazy things to win this but this guy has this permanently on his butt, the ladies hair will grow back and the lady who held the spider this morning got to hand it back but this guy can't hand his tattoo back, its there for good so I say he has well and truly earnt [sic] these tickets. Dad of the Century I say."
However, others were not quite sure.
"I'm unsure how I feel about people making permanent changes to their body for a radio lark," this user added while another seemingly agreed that it was not worth the hassle writing: "It’s not worth it."
Well, I for one, support this man winning the competition because that's a big sacrifice.
Have a look at the full video below:Swift announced a third Melbourne show at the MCG on February 18 next year and a fourth Sydney concert at Accor Stadium on February 26 as part of The Eras Tour.
As per the Daily Mail, she will become the first artist since Madonna to perform three consecutive concerts at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when she takes to the stage later this month, as well as being the first ever to play a fourth straight show at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
The new shows will take place in addition to the existing Melbourne concerts on February 16, 17, and 18 and Sydney shows on February 23, 24, 25, and 26.
Published 16:38 08 Jan 2025 GMT
A tattoo artist from Arizona has sparked controversy after tattooing a nine-year-old girl, with critics questioning the ethics behind the decision.
The young girl - whose name has not been disclosed - traveled with her parents from out of state to Black Onyx Empire, a tattoo parlor based in Arizona.
According to CBS 5, the child first received the tattoo last year and recently returned to the establishment for a touch-up.
During her second visit, the tattoo parlor shared a video of the child getting her tattoo on its social media channels, igniting a heated debate online.
Check out the original post below:
When the girl arrived at the shop with her family, she initially requested a portrait of President-elect Donald Trump on her neck. However, the tattoo artist - known simply as Sosa - convinced her and her parents to opt for a different design. Ultimately, the nine-year-old left the shop with an American flag inked on her arm.
"Told her in a year if she still wanted the trump then to get it but to think on it," the tattoo artist wrote in Instagram.
Although the decision to tattoo a child so young has raised eyebrows, Sosa was not breaking the law.
In Arizona, it is legal to tattoo someone under 18 as long as their parent or legal guardian is physically present during the process. State legislation prohibits tattooing minors without parental consent but allows it under these circumstances.
Despite acting within his legal rights, Sosa and Black Onyx Empire have faced significant backlash. Speaking to Arizona’s Family about the criticism, Sosa remained unshaken.
"Any publicity is good publicity," he said. "I'd rather have good publicity, however, this is just a debate."
That being said, comments are currently disabled on the original Instagram post.
Sosa elaborated on the family’s motivations, explaining that they are originally from Turkey and deeply value the opportunities they’ve found in the United States.
"They're very grateful to be here in the United States," Sosa said, adding that the family views Donald Trump as a "hero."
Interestingly, Sosa claims he tried to dissuade the family from proceeding with the tattoo, going as far as to overcharge them for the service. While the tattoo would typically cost around $80, Sosa charged the family $500 in hopes of deterring them. Despite the inflated price, the parents chose to go through with the tattoo.
In another Instagram post, shared by local radio station 610WIOD, many comments slammed the tattoo artist and the child's parents.
"This is insane. Are you not capable of saying no? All money is not good money," one person commented.
"I personally think it’s disgusting. She deserves better parents and the ‘tattoo artist’ should be ashamed of themselves," another added.
A third added: "I have a lot of tattoos and no 10 year old should have a tattoo."
Sosa has also clarified that while he stands by his decision to tattoo the girl, he does not advocate for children getting tattoos. He confirmed that he has not tattooed his own children.
Sosa has recently shared further Instagram Stories saying he is "unfazed" by the backlash and that the story is 100% legitimate. However other social media users are questioning if the "tattoo" is nothing more than a publicity stunt - with some going as far as to suggest the tattoo artist is attempting to make a point about gender reassignment treatments on children.
However, as previously mentioned, unlike states such as New York and New Jersey, it's legal to tattoo a child with a parent's permission in Arizona, per WECT.
Tattoos are becoming more and more popular across the nation. According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, 32% of Americans have at least one tattoo.
While the debate over tattooing minors continues to rage, this incident has shed light on the fine line between legal and ethical decision-making in the tattoo industry.
Published 17:36 08 Dec 2020 GMT
Madonna has taken to Instagram to share her very first tattoo at the age of 62 with her 15.6 million followers.
The megastar shared a series of photos from inside the tattoo studio, Shamrock Social Club, documenting the whole experience. She then unveiled the actual tattoo in the second last snap.
Related - Madonna claims she refused to pay a $1 million fine for making a gay rights speech at a Russian concert:
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Madonna captioned the photo, "Inked for The Very First Time... #family."
As seen in one of the pics, the Grammy award-winning singer had the letters LRDMSE inked on her wrist.
These six letters make up all of the first initials of her children, from eldest to youngest: Lourdes, 24; Rocco, 20; David, 15; Mercy, 14; Stella, 8; and Estere, 8.
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A number of Madonna's fans have taken to the comments to share their thoughts on the milestone.
One fan told the superstar: "First for everything but, very beautiful and a symbol of love and pride of your children."
Another gushed: "Such a beautiful and meaningful tattoo! Love it!"
A third person said: "So meaningful! God save the Queen."
This comes a week after Madonna shared a heartwarming and rare post featuring her kids.
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In a 2019 interview with Today, the 62-year-old opened up about her experience with motherhood over the last couple of decades or so.
"It's reminded me how precious time is and… how each child requires attention and vigilance and guidance in a different way and really you have to be ready for anything," Madonna told hosts of Today.
"Children teach you, obviously," she added. "Everyone says that. First and foremost, they teach you to stop being obsessed with yourself because they're always there to throw a wrench into the works. Self-obsession [is] not allowed with children."
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Madonna also claimed that "the more kids that you have, the better you get at being a parent."
"But it's like everything," she explained. "The more songs you write, the better I get as a songwriter."
When the Material Girl singer was asked if this meant she wanted to add to her family, she replied, "Not right this second, but never say never. Seven is a lucky number. And a psychic did tell me once that I'm going to have seven children. So, who knows?"
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