Getting a tattoo is a big commitment. Unless you’re prepared to go through the pain of regret, embarrassment, laser removal, or a second cover-up tattoo, it’s wise to think carefully before having anything inked on your skin. If you’re considering having foreign words tattooed on your body, we can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure you know exactly what they mean.
One woman learned the hard way, when she went for her first-ever tattoo. She’d chosen an inspirational quote, written in Arabic. Or so she thought. To her horror, she soon discovered the tattoo “translates into something awful”. The woman’s tattoo artist shared online how they agreed to do a cover-up for the client. But they’re conflicted about whether or not to charge, since the mistake wasn’t entirely their fault. Bored Panda reached out to the artist and asked them to share more details. We also spoke to psychotherapist Dr. Anna Mathur to see if she has any advice for the tattoo artist.
