We've all made regrettable decisions after a night out. But for Natalie Rene, a law student from the UK, a drunken purchase on Amazon led to a far more permanent consequence.
She even spends $2,000 to cover tattoo mistake
In May 2020, On a drunken night, Rene decided to try out a $60 tattoo kit after she'd bought off Amazon with her friends.
Rene tried a few designs on her body and went to bed, with no idea the permanent reminder this night would leave.
Waking up with more than a hangover, Rene discovered several new – and questionable – designs adorning her body.
"The tattoo was meant to be a love heart with an arrow through it, but because it was so deep and the scarring, it looked like a hairy penis," she explained.
"I also got a few more that night from the same friend - a weird spirally thing on my leg with an R on it, and a love heart on my hand, another arrow on my foot, and a semicolon thing on my wrist.
After the incident, Rene also faced health risks that became immediately apparent.
She took a trip to the hospital, where the doctor warned her about potential infection and lasting damage due to the improper tattooing technique.
She explained:"The doctor said it’s very dangerous, and I’m lucky I didn’t lose my arm because of how deep he tattooed it."
After the unfortunate accident, Rene has already spent nearly $2,000 transforming three of the tattoos into more intricate designs.
While she admits to keeping the tattoo kit (a self-proclaimed "hoarder"), Rene has sworn it off for future drunken escapades. "It's never going to end well," she wisely concludes.
Many are sharing their stories as a warning for anyone considering getting a tattoo, especially in an unprofessional setting.
It's crucial to choose a reputable tattoo artist who uses sterile equipment and follows proper safety protocols.
One person said: A law student who doesn't think about the consequences of their actions... let that sink in
A second wrote: Are we meant to believe that a law student decided to drunkenly get a tattoo and the solution after a change of heart was to spend $1700 to make it wider and bolder rather than spending half that amount to have it professionally removed?
While a third commented: That tattoo was so light and quite small, are we to believe a law student wasn't smart enough to have the tattoo removed? Great idea, make it more bold but just as ridiculous.
Someone else said: That’s the lawyer you want. A drunk who can’t handle her liquor who makes great decisions on the spot. LOL
Another added: Yeah, getting crazy tattoos is all fun and games until you grow up and need to get a real job, right?
