11 Overly Dramatic Things Your Parents Said When They Found Out You Had A Tattoo
There’s nothing more terrifying than your mom or dad seeing your fresh ink. Whether it’s something “Star Wars” related or the initials of an ex loved one, parents will always react the same way: over the top. These are just a few of the things they say when they discover you either got your first tattoo â or added another to your masterpiece.
1. “Solo te estas metiendo en cosas de pandilleros!”
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2. “Why did you do that?! That’s only for the depraved drug addicts.”
America’s Next Top Model / GIPHYDoesn’t matter if you’re a teacher, nurse, or priest. For Latino parents, tattoos are the gateway to the devil.
3. *slap followed by silence for days*
The Late Late Show with James Corden / GIPHYShe might not talk to you for a few days… or weeks… but eventually, mom will come around. So enjoy the silence while you have it. ?
4. “You better find a way to cover that up para que no te vean ese rayadero.”
MADTv / FOXEven if it is 90+ degrees, ponte un sueter.
5. “Pareces mapa.”
Empire FOX / GIPHYYeah, I look exactly like a map. Tell me which country looks like my lotus tattoo. TELL ME!
6. “Esas cosas son del Diablo.”
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy / DreamWorksWhat if it’s a Virgin Mary tattoo? Huh? How bout dat??
7. “You want to kill me, don’t you?”
CBC / GIPHYI would never… But if I *DID*, I’m sure getting a tattoo wouldn’t be the most effective way to get the job done.
8. Latino parents legit think one tattoo will send you down a life of crime.
mitĂșIt’s. ?? Just. ?? A. ?? Tattoo. ??
9. “Pareces una vaca all branded and shit.”
Jane The Virgin / CW / janethevirgin-gifs / TumblrFunny, that’s not what you thought when you tatted your eyebrows, eyeliner AND lipliner.
10. “God’s not going to let you into heaven. He wants your clean body without changes. That is not Catholic.”
Kroll Show / Comedy Central / themessymindofemily / TumblrSomething tells me that God is going to be pretty chill about this, unlike you, just saying.
11. “Come here. I’m going to cut it off of you.”
hellrider66/tumblrREAD: Homeboy Industries Removes Tattoos For Former Gang Members And Released Prisoners
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