…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Emmie, a 21-year-old aspiring tattoo artist, received a birthday present from her parents in the form of a tattoo gun, needles and ink.
In a TikTok clip that gained thousands of views, Emmie shared how her first self-tattoo went wrong. Instead of inking a smiley face stencil she had drawn, she accidentally tattooed her knuckle.
While she attempted to rub it off with kitchen roll, her dad chuckled in the background, saying: “C’mon, what kind of moron are you? What in the heck!” Emmie shared a picture of the permanent six dots tattooed over her knuckle and wrote in the caption: “Now I’ll have a little reminder of this beautiful moment forever.”
While some people had sympathy for Emmie’s mishap, others could relate to her blunder.
One person said: “Most realistic first self-tattoo.
We’ve all been there.”
Another user commented: “You have a story for that tattoo now.” Meanwhile, a fifth person mocked: “I think that’s a perfect first self-tattoo.”
Emmie’s experience highlights the dangers of amateur tattooing and the importance of seeking professional training before attempting to tattoo on oneself or others.
Tattooing can have serious consequences if not done correctly, including infections, scarring, and permanent damage to the skin.
Aspiring tattooists should seek out proper training and apprenticeships to ensure they have the necessary skills and experience before attempting to tattoo.