Controversial Tattoo Ink Brand Sparks Outrage

[@treacletatts]

PART 2: Tattoo Artists & Buisnesses Rally Behind Controversial Ink Brand kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXXnKahlpyMa8k

[@lyrajaded]

The irony of the claim that their ink is “cruelty free” while trivializing a literal crime

[@treacletatts]

This right here!!!!

[@birichinaxox9937]

"Consentual sex with a person under 12" . . . . 🤮 nope nope nope that sentence shouldn't exist as anyone that young auto CANNOT consent!!!

[@deathstinger13]

think the term 'consentual' in that context is meant to mean to the extent the victim CAN consent. mainly to separate it from when the victim doesn't consent, which this one hopes we can all agree is markedly worse by every possible metric

[@emilyhollier9128]

My skin crawled completely off my body. I am now a skeleton

[@tylociraptor8131]

That is exactly why statutory rape laws exist, though. It sounds an unsettling sentence, but what it means is that the person (child, in this case) agreed to or wanted to engage in the activity, and was not forced or coerced. Essentially saying, "even though the child agreed to the act, as a child, they cannot consent, and it therefore becomes a form of rape".

[@kaylakthulhu8623]

Yeah its definitely sick. Statutory rape only makes sense to me if its a teenager who is the victim, because as a teen you might know about sex and want to have it. unfortunately it might happen with a legal adult, and it become statutory. In what works does a kid under 12 know about sex and want to do it, wtf

[@roxassora2706]

Yikes.

[@w4768]

This isn’t even close to being edgy humor it’s just vile.

[@amordesdemona]

At this point they're doing it for attention, they know it's gonna piss people off and they don't care about whether it trivializes rape and violence, even towards minors.

[@jaybee2337]

I hate that this rage-bait crap is profitable.

[@cami8601]

“All publicity is good publicity”

[@phren716]

​@@jaybee2337 Honestly, it's so fucking exhausting.

[@Armedan]

''this was name by an incel and you cannot change my mind'' made me crack up so hard

[@autumn9353]

never thought we'd get a product name worse that kat von d's "underage" lipstick

[@SPMunny]

Literally thought of that as soon as I saw the thumbnail!

[@bdee1084]

Bro she did that shit too? Scummy af

[@lexitaah]

You're clearly forgetting the lipstick shade she named "selektion" the connotations on that one too 😮

[@SPMunny]

@lexitaah omg I completely forgot about that one too! She was on. Something. When she was naming shades

[@autumn9353]

@@lexitaah wtffff I did not know about that one

[@sondrabaz9509]

My husband was only half listening to this as he went about his business while I was watching... he said, "ummm... I'm sorry, what did she say the name of that ink was?" I told him, and he said,"That's disgusting! What is wrong with people, men mostly, but like really." I'm grateful for him as a person and a father. We have 4 daughters, and he supports them as individuals and women.

[@treacletatts]

Love to hear it 😍 we know there’s good ones out there like him - THANKFULLY!!

[@DustyHoney]

That sounds exactly like something my dad would say, especially the “men mostly” part lmao

[@cricketandgraham8644]

That's rare wow

[@saintblackangel]

Before any guys come in here with "not all men:" if you're behaving yourself, women know you aren't included. Be quiet and quit drowning out their voices with your protests. This is tasteless humor and you know damned well it was one of us men who did it - one with a particularly tainted mind. Thanks for drawing our attention to another industry scumbag company. Looking amazing as always! I hope your heat is fixed and your throat is well! 😊

[@treacletatts]

Well said Josh!!! Thank you 🫶🏻 Throat is still a mess but I am warm 😂

[@tylociraptor8131]

Yeah honestly, I think if you're a dude and your first thought is "dude, im not like that" you're like... Well, in this case, my guy, you're missing the point and part of the problem.... and that's coming from a guy who is very willing to call out misandry when i sees it!

[@sylverscale]

I'm a dude and my reaction was ewww, ewww, EWWWWW. No need for any "not all men", it doesn't matter who came up with those names. It's just disgusting. Man, woman, other - it's gross.

[@sondrabaz9509]

@saintblackangel my husband feels the same. The whole "not all men" thing doesn't need to be said. He literally sat down with all 4 of our daughters (aged 30-19) and asked them, "How do I let women know I understand their frustration without being defensive and still tell them that I am a safe space?" He is an amazing dad/man. Thanks for holding space for women and holding other men accountable.

[@saintblackangel]

@sondrabaz9509 sounds like you found a good one! 😊

[@imnotpetewentz2846]

I bought a pale pink ink of theirs once, didnt know the name of it when i got it but when it came it was labeled "like a virgin"... i soon discovered they were not big Madona fans. Gave me the ick and never bought anything of theirs again so when i saw the 'statutory grape' i was not suprised. Im glad its being called out and I hope this has major consiquences for the brand!

[@harrietxo2310]

Jesus wept

[@thesecretshade]

Wow

[@Somedude20282]

Disgusting. So disgusting- I cannot stand the "boys club" of tattooing

[@deathstinger13]

yeah, don't care if you're trying to be edgy, there are a few things you don't joke about, and sexual assault of all kinds is definitely one of them. ESPECIALLY when it's the sexual assault of a minor.

[@fishtick]

yeah if someone says "yall are overreacting" just straight up reply "the sexual assault of a minor child is funny to you??"

[@breezybre5674]

​@@fishtickI absolutely don't think it's funny because I'm a victim it's not something to joke about.

[@MinkxiTes]

Being edgy or making edgy "jokes" is just being a mayor twat with extra steps.

[@dizzy.melodies]

Not only is it disgusting to joke about, it's even worse to try to profit off of like this company is doing!

[@shineonsunfish]

Explain the joke guys. Explain.

[@lcelosia3552]

I appreciate dark humour but this isn't it holy heck

[@birichinaxox9937]

Yep especially "calm down karen" in the marketing. They knew what they were doing and hoped to go viral with outrage out weighing and potential boycot.

[@Itri_Vega]

Cis men would care a lot more if it was their backdoor that was being made fun of. Yes, rape absolutely also happens to cis men but considerably less often than to women - cis and trans - and people assigned female at birth.

[@roxassora2706]

And most perps are cis men

[@sylverscale]

Statutory "grape" can of course happen to boys as well, in before anyone says that. But all the stuff like fanny rash or heavy flow, just ewww. I swear, those types of cishet men don't actually like women. It's weird.

[@jamiedoesstuff5871]

@@sylverscale and guys like this are the type to call male SA victims "lucky" anyway :/

[@jartecus]

Nope, cis dudes make jokes about prison rape and not dropping the soap all the time and it’s horrendously normalized, especially during the 2010s being abused by a woman (or sometimes a gay man) was seen as funny and often included in comedies. It’s a huge part of the reason as to why most men don’t come out about their SA, so while men are probably less likely to be assaulted than a woman or trans/queer person the actual numbers are likely underreported since most men don’t even realize they’ve been abused or think it’s normal.

[@roxassora2706]

@@jamiedoesstuff5871 Exactly.

[@026CSK]

Someone has to look into the CEO's hard drive

[@theedmee]

Sadly, this isn't new. In 1970, Dodge made cars in a color that was called "statutory gr*pe". Its name was changed to "plum crazy" after people DEEMED IT TOO OFFENSIVE IN 1970. Wtf!?

[@Wonderoddity]

“People are too soft nowadays” meanwhile, people in 1970:

[@mimiann1720]

Imagine going to get a Medusa tattoo with lots of meaning to you, and you ask the tattoo artist what’s the name of the ink? And then ur like wow, I can’t have anything without it being tainted

[@f.tp342]

i was 12-13, he was 17/18. he got statutory 🍇as his charge. He was also charged as a juvenile, this man manipulated me for TWO almost three years before I realized it was wrong because of all the lies he fed me. This brand can rot and the US justice system as well.

[@thedreammweaver6274]

It is just an ink name but it needs to be talked about cause it’s a symptom of so many horrible things. Normalization of not taking SA seriously leads to things like a rapist being elected as president of the United States and people not batting an eye when so many men he’s choosing for his administration also have allegations and ongoing investigations. Not treating rape seriously needs to be shut down at every turn cause small things and jokes can create biases that lead to not taking big things seriously

[@1313TommyGun]

I wonder if theyre gonna release a white ink called, "cis het white man tears" and see what those men think then

[@MichiruEll]

This is ridiculous. And the fact that they didn't manage to come up with anything else. For a purple ink, the eggplant emoji is right there to make an edgy pun with.

[@Wonderoddity]

Or cruisin’ for a bruisin’

[@MorganVsTheInternet]

Are these businesses run by middle school boys? Like, have some professionalism!

[@sylverscale]

You would guess so, but blue waffles make me think it's middle aged men with arrested development.

[@esoroo1814]

I love that when you look them up a LinkedIn comes up that says they are “family oriented”

[@hattarapilvi]

typical american company that by "family oriented" probably just means "religious and homophobic"

[@lizzyblitz07]

@@hattarapilviI’ve found that “family oriented” small businesses with pics of the fam and a backstory page are usually wholesome. They usually start with 1 “passion project” like making Gandpas card game idea come to life, or a parent seeing a gap of some kind and filling it with a new/better quality product than what’s out there already. Anything that doesn’t follow this formula I am immediately sus of

[@Wonderoddity]

What kind of dysfunctional ass family?

[@derickruntz]

As a new artist, this kind of stuff is absolutely horrendous and plays into the old misogynistic stereotypes in the tattoo industry. I hate it

[@quizcastle]

Pixellated nipple pasties would be really funny in a different context, but of course they had to make it weird.

[@thenopedetective]

It's so sexualizing in what's supposed to be a non sexual environment.

[@BMiwa]

Yeap! Context is everything! I would buy and use for a tattoo or party or whatever. But i'll feel weird If a professional Just put on me for my tattoo session. Like, my body, MY joke. I'm not the joke!

[@13realmusic]

I was hanging out with this guy I thought was cute one night and I noticed he had a collection of consent stickers on his wall. I was like what’s this and he proceeded to tell me he and his friends collected them around campus because they thought it was funny and it was unnecessary to tell people sex required consent, blah blah blah it’s just a “joke” and I never saw him again. I couldn’t run out of his apartment fast enough.

[@treacletatts]

Holy hell!!! So glad you got out safely and noticed that red flag!!

[@windraizou]

"Cheeky" is lip and nail color names I'd roll my eyes at when I'd stock Cosmetics at Walmart 12 years ago. Quantum Ink's edgy and disgusting and vile.

[@KiboSanti]

OPI and Sally Hansen have some "cheeky" names. Manic Panic hair dye has "cheeky" names.

[@skeletonbone]

also weird that some of them are branded under “5150” that’s the code for an involuntary psych hold in california

[@fishtick]

"lol im not on a list" press 'f' to doubt

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

But in the odd case where they aren't...they really should be!

[@Solhawk]

They only think it’s funny because they haven’t been sa’ed, and do not have to live with the reality of it being a constant ‘it could happen to me’. Also, the rule of something funny is, if you have to explain or defend it, it’s not funny.

[@breezybre5674]

It's a truly traumatic experience and I suffer with anxiety depression and health problems bc of it.

[@potatoflow536]

So angry in the bath it heats up instead of cooling down

[@treacletatts]

😂 for real

[@ender_1490]

This is just promotion of child abuse and grooming.

[@louiselikesmuseic]

The way I KNEW there would be a shade called Blue Waffle smh

[@im_the_thorax]

I just looked on the site myself and std yellow... urinal lime...? GONNARIA??? ik these aren't nowhere near as bad as the grape one, but I think naming your inks around diseases and overall gross things doesn't sound appealing.

[@AshChiCupcak]

And to think CelinaSpookyBoo thought she went too far by making a poo themed eyeshadow pallette. At least hers is cute and doesn't make your skin crawl.

[@CanisLupus1987]

Reminds me of Kat Von D lipstick 💄 Names . Think there was one named underage red and a few questionable names

[@kaylakthulhu8623]

That's what I was thinking.

[@makeupbyjules]

Yes!!!! I was thinking this exactly

[@_n1ght__sh4d3_]

People finding this funny are apart of the problems, victims and their stories will be disrespected by weirdos and creeps until everyone decides together this stuff isn't funny at all, there's tasteful jokes and then there's this

[@thenopedetective]

I wish they would explain why it's funny. I half wonder how many of them are laughing out if discomfort but not realizing that's the reaction they're so dissociated from their feelings. Men like this are so dangerous.

[@emilyhollier9128]

What gets me here is the fact censorship for clicks instigated this. Would a brand be stupid enough to create a color called “statutory r*pe? (yes I’m censoring so I don’t get deleted but honestly 🖕🏻 that) Thank you for never censoring yourself in any form & it’s why you’re one of my favorite creators. And you’re cool as hell. Please keep fighting the good fight.

[@lillianfulgham9280]

Someone else commented that Dodge made a car color called the exact same thing in the 1970s because it rhymed...so, yes.

[@lizzyblitz07]

@@lillianfulgham9280in the 70s there was no concern that a not-yet-existing search engine would suppress the listing. The point is that this company knew the non censored name would likely make them less profit thanks to algorithms designed to prevent vile stuff from showing up at the top of results. They knew it was something other companies wouldn’t show consumers for moral and safety reasons and still made it, just adjusted a tiny bit for max profit.

[@bucket-hb3td]

i LOVE the irony of having "cruelty free" "vegan" inks by the named of "gonerria" and "placenta pink"

[@caitlinkerr4150]

I just started the video, but Lauren the christmas coloured axolotl is staring into my soul

[@treacletatts]

LOL!!!

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

Never heard of the blue man group, so when you read blue man goop I thought of smurfs and potential bodily fluid...

[@treacletatts]

LOL!!!! Oh no 😂🫣

[@KiboSanti]

Anyone who has read (or listened to) Belinda Blinked (NSFW, search at your own risk) has a whole different perspective on "Blue Man Goop" 😵🤣😭

[@esoroo1814]

This feels like the prime example of rage bait, like I’d be willing to bet they did this just to get attention. Or the idea that any press is good press

[@annikalinguist7046]

And men wonder why women choose a bear

[@esthermcafee5293]

There’s so many other name options! Grape Expectations. The Grapest Show on Earth. Catherine the Grape.

[@rileymarie1940]

Lauren, I love that you bring attention to critical issues that are undervalued by the general public. Thank you for doing this. As a victim, I wish that there had been this level of awareness when I was going through my stuff. Thank you, for being a part of necessary change in a time where the state of the world is, well, fucked. Your impact crosses continents. You are a glimmer of hope, safety and compassion. Rape culture (and other brands of oppression) functions as a pyramid. Those who make jokes like this create a foundation that make the actions acceptable. For more detailed context look up "the pyramid of white supremacy".

[@treacletatts]

🧡🧡🧡

[@anodyne321]

You’re not a victim, you’re a survivor ❤

[@rileymarie1940]

@@anodyne321 As well-meaning as this is, it's condescending. Don't force labels onto people, do not force things on me the way they did. If you click away from this in rage, you concede to caring more about your ego than those who have endured abuse.

[@sandywave4971]

“Went to take a hot relaxing bath” Turned into “And there I was just raging in the bath”

[@jelly.toaster]

its so fucking sad how desensitized people are.. im not "soft" for thinking this is horrible.. something actually wrong and you need genuine help if your so okay with stuff like this in everyday media

[@esoroo1814]

It reminds me of Sexxy Redd’s (idk how that’s spelled) lip gloss names that she’s coming out with (ex. Gonorrhea, yellow discharge) but somehow even worse. Truly wtf

[@treacletatts]

Omg how did I not know about this 😂😫 diiiiireee names that!!

[@marylincherie1806]

ok not a fan either, but lipstick you buy yourself and there's a tag on it. Tattoo ink is in your body forever and you paid someone to purchase from a disgusting company and have a laugh while tattooing hidden meaning onto you. it's your body their choice again

[@esoroo1814]

@@marylincherie1806 Trueee and that’s a really good point I didn’t think of it like that

[@zagreusboon]

I'm glad someone brought this up cause that's immediately what I thought of

[@gloriazaragoza3349]

A California brand??? Wtf .. well I guess start boycotting.. who the hell is pitching this advertisement? I'm forwarding this to my tatt artist.

[@NUFAN1313]

I literally yelled, "UUUUUUUGGGHH" when you said the name of the ink. Like, WTF? Why would that even cross anyone's mind, let alone go through with putting out an entire product with that name?

[@arisunohana]

I feel like cheeky is like a good joke or pun or witty… this isn’t funny at all.

[@doobat708]

Cheeky is what makes your nan go, "Oooh! Hee hee!"

[@jchic1999]

Just listening to the list of ink names, I can't imagine anyone but a group of middle school boys coming up with these. Like seriously? Yikes

[@yourhope5410]

Things like this are the reason so many women feel uncomfortable in the tattoo space :( I’m lucky to have met a great artist but the fact that people like this are in the industry is really offputting…

[@WhoCaresAlisha]

This is probably the top worst branding decision I've seen yet. I knew a girl in school that had to become a mother at the age of 11. It's not funny or cute.

[@bajablast7175]

Some of those colors seem to be in a series called “5150 art color” not sure if this the case but they might be referencing an involuntary psychiatric hold which 5150 is code for in the US. Which would also be a gross thing to use for tattoo ink names.

[@Justinelucyyink]

That is 100% the reference

[@ninaexmachina]

@@Justinelucyyinkwhat even is the joke there?? The color lasting so long it's "holding" you "involuntarily"???

[@DelinaDoomcat]

I was just floored seeing this name. Because I used to work at a marijuana dispensary and my boss talked about possibly cutting off a supplier that tried to sell us a strain with the same name. They apparently were pushy about it too trying to say it was "a strong strain". Yeah, he did not buy that for us to sell in shop and i am pretty sure he did cut the grower off. Which was unfortunate for them since their strains tended to be good but nothing is so good it gets to slide on bs like that.

[@10feralratsinacoat76]

Quick tip for american companies- you can find the ceo on the state website if you put on the business. It also works for most companies in the EU and some countries in asia.

[@Akzeal9185]

This comes just after I got my new tattoo. I was so glad that he didn't use this brand. As a side note, he was also super respectful, but the fear of an artist being creepy is a good part of why I always bring a buddy, as I am AFAB/femme presenting. Thank you for your years of entertainment and information!

[@uiceboxtrick]

There is odd names, weird names and strange choses for names. And then there is that! Blood boiling. Simply not okay.

[@jotarodio4750]

Trivialising such a disgusting crime is genuinly crazy, like its a child being abused how is that a funny cheeky name for a tattoo ink? Freaks fr

[@baileylemaster330]

As someone who was groomed into “consenting” to sleep with a 22 year old man… at 11/12 ish.. then my whole family turned against me and still to this day visit the man in jail.. just hearing her talk about this makes me shake. Not sure why but hearing someone outraged makes me happy I can’t believe I didn’t subscribe sooner ❤️❤️♥️♥️

[@sabrinakroesen6791]

Why aren’t they more offended and appalled by it…? Because it’s never happened to them or someone they care deeply about.

[@nicolelast230]

If you go to California Business registry search you'll find a name.

[@its_emileaf]

okay but how is this company still in business? even if they didn't have the main name problem with the purple colour, legit all the other names are so uncomfortable? what tattoo artist would be comfortable telling their paying customers the name of the colours they're using? and what customer would be okay knowing that's what the name of the colours are going on their body's permanently? it's just baffling. if my tattoo artist told me that they were using 'STD yellow' and 'Cesspool' to colour in the flowers i was getting id tell them hell no? i'd feel disgusted if i knew that personally.

[@leoratilelli7661]

I'm sorry...THERE'S A STATE WHERE THE AGE OF CONSENT IS 12?!? That's extremely disgusting!!! Also, the company who names that ink "statutory grape" makes me think that they agree with grape. The men who find grape funny are one of the reason why us women choose the bear... This is absolutely GROSS.

[@Link-dx1lx]

I don't think that's the case (with the age of consent being 12). As I understand it, it's more so that it is considered a different crime when the person (child) agrees to the act, even if they cannot legally consent, compared to when they are forced. Both are still crimes but they are judged differently. I'm not a legal expert so take with a grain of salt.

[@leoratilelli7661]

@Link-dx1lx Tbh that does makes sense, p*dophilla and grape is bad, so no matter what, there should be serious punishment. I'm not an expert in law either, but that person who wrote that post made about 12 yr olds made it sound like that to me personally. Either way, it's still extremely bad in unspeakable ways.

[@jennaprizm]

Even outside of this name, like if they never came up with it, some of the other names would still turn me off from their products

[@thesecretshade]

Honestly, if I saw this ink bottle at a tattoo shop, I would turn around and walk out.

[@brendaking2362]

Im so glad I go to a female tattoo artist with very strong boundaries that respects their clients.

[@brendaking2362]

Also, if anyone does decide to do a women owned tattoo supply business, I'm an accountant and would love to be on board!

[@leruetheday377]

I read the name of the color in the thumbnail and knew that I needed your take on this. The WHO or the CDC (I forget which) declared that "jokes" like this do, in fact, increase the risk of these crimes being committed

[@sushizume]

"Haha, SO edgy! So funny! Haha!" - said no one sane about a tattoo ink named like that EVER. There's dark humour. There's edgy humour. Then there's just being nasty and disgusting. The blurred nip stickers were fine. They were completely fine until the freaking "distracted by the perfect set of nips?" sentence. At that moment I cried, vomited in my mouth and d*ed, all at the same time.

[@thenopedetective]

If it wasn't for tattoos I could see them being fun. But I find the blurring thing sort of sexual /sexualizing. I don't think a tattoo studio is a good spot for these when people are already vulnerable and exposed. Like, why allude to the nipples underneath if they're not trying to be creepy? Now, as a part of costumes or something like that these could be really fun. But otherwise it seems gross.

[@ccherry.berryy]

1:00 WHAT- oh um cool ok yeah- JAIL JAIL IMMEDIATELY

[@Justinelucyyink]

I just want everyone to know that Guy in the first comment is fighting for his life against a hundred replies and they started roasting his honda civiv in his profile photo.

[@Weknowtheyknow]

On another note, that cherry top is chef's kiss ❤

[@treacletatts]

Thank you!!!! 🧡

[@gothilocks]

christ this is offensive on so many levels?? so disappointed that my regular tattoo shop stocks them ://

[@treacletatts]

Oh no 🫣

[@gothilocks]

@@treacletatts don’t think i’ll be going back there especially because i have a purple tattoo from one of the artists :)))

[@icecub2468]

Maybe let them know about this?

[@juliashearer7842]

I can't believe that at no point during the design and production of this ink that no one said "hang on a minute...."

[@sarahh.7038]

The only times I have ever joked about sa is when I have made jokes about my personal experience with csa. I would absolutely never make a joke about the sa of another person. For me it has helped me process and heal from my trauma I know this doesn’t work for everyone but it has helped me.

[@squid3946]

Yeah everyone gets a free pass to joke about their own experiences. I think those types of jokes are more nuanced too because you’re drawing on your experiences instead of just “csa funny ha ha” like these ink names.

[@damenwalker5260]

Yeah I joke about my own experiences with sa but would never joke about anyone else's, humour helped me deconstruct the trauma.

[@SpookySid666]

I just know the guy who came up with that name is the human version of the Simpson’s comic book guy

[@Pixie_xx]

I feel like an incel quagmire would be a better comparison. Even comic book guy would say "worst joke ever." But yea not a good look for a company if people can invission them as creeps.

[@monicaniblett9651]

one of Kat Von D's first cancellations was about "Underage Red" as a lipstick color. Quantum is taking it to a whole new level.

[@InksplatOops]

Such weird ink name choices. Like I can’t imagine putting an ink named pus into my skin. Just ew.

[@Petrichorus-]

That Christmas Axolotl is so cute!!!!

[@Petrichorus-]

Omg it’s a family!!!

[@malloryr4883]

7:47 this is where the gloves come OFF, ladies and gentlemen.

[@KestrelDC]

JFC, that reference to “keeping it legal” in the tagline is even worse than the name itself. At absolute best it’s extremely cringey, that’s literally the mildest thing I could possibly call it. And so many of those names… even the ones that aren’t necessarily offensive or fricked up… are just… lazy and obvious. Like… seriously?! “Brown Stain”?! “Butt Skin”?! “STD Yellow”?! That’s the best naughty pun name they could come up with?! Really?!

[@BabyJesus66]

Matt Gaetz favorite color. 😳

[@samh2340]

Statutory, iirc, can also mean stuff like drunk, or with someone considered not mentally well enough to do stuff like sign contracts or live without a guardian. Still an extremely serious and bad thing regardless, and yeah the kid situation is the most common useage of the phrase.

[@SPMunny]

If I see this color in an artists drawer ngl I’m running for the hills. Like I’ll eat the loss from the deposit

[@JoyfulNerd400]

As a man who’s been raped as a minor: what the fuck? This is a thing!? I’m so glad I never get coloured tattoos or I’d have to ask about every gosh darn purple, I do not want that in my skin

[@BurntToastStars]

As a CSA survivor, I would be devastated to find out my tattoo artist used an ink on me called statutory grape. Just completely devastated.

[@RachelCoffeeandAdventure]

The guys who think there's nothing wrong with those names are the same ones saying "your body my choice" here in the US. We're currently living in a dumpster fire

[@yourself9936]

No because I'm for abortion and think this name isn't that ridiculous it's clearly dark spirited and tasteless but nothing to be overly upset about I'm sorry but I don't get it

[@Iamliterallythatgirl]

Average man humor. And they wonder why they will rot in the loneliness epidemic 😂

[@sylverscale]

As a dude, that's the reason why I have very few male friends. I actually like women as humans, you know? And as friends. For some reason, many cishet men seem to hate women. Something is very wrong with those guys.

[@nifferscritters]

Some of the names are silly/fun, most of them are either weird or ew or both, but to name one after a sexual crime against MINORS and to think that’s no big deal??? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, given the lack of care certain groups of people have been giving towards sexual predators in politics. 😐

[@anacceptablename332]

i do see heavy flow funny if it’s from a woman. like i would love to buy an ink (if i was an artist) named that from a woman owned business

[@calvaryishere1632]

Male humor be like: rape 😂😂😂😂😂

[@anjoulas]

Those provocative marketing strategies with their ink names reminds me of our German smoothie brand "True Fruits" that has many controversies surrounding it (one such horrible example were billboards with a black smoothie and the sentence "Rarely makes it across the border" in german .....). I hate that brands get basically free publicity with this bullshit because people get upset about it and want to talk about it - which is absolutely valid but still ... they profit :/

[@JimmyGuadagno]

Actually disgusting I can’t believe this would fly even for a second, no one should normalize joking about SA. This is a very weird side comment but where are your axolotls from? I really like them

[@fandomfloof9832]

Answering your silly off-topic question: the Axolotl plushies in the back are from Build a Bear. My younger cousin has two of them.

[@JimmyGuadagno]

@ ahh, thank you!

[@doedarling1215]

*On Karen: That is my mother's name and she's in her 60's and does sometimes fit the stereotype. But there are more men acting that way that I see here in the Midwest USA. So "Kevin" is what they are. But the truth is that they are just As§holes!

[@sylverscale]

Kevin was always the name for a very stupid man. Kevina having been made the female version. I would say they're a Richard. Like a real Dick if you will.

[@drix..]

neat this dropped just as i was looking at inspo for my first tattoo.

[@luizajohnstone8183]

Another time where we can use the "end the tattoo boys club" bc we all know the origins of all the """""jokes""""" 😪😪

[@kaceymegtattoos]

I was waiting for this video. Getting real tired of seeing this kind of stuff in the industry still! So gross

[@burymewithmythoughts]

The worst part is that, Grape can also stand for g-grapes (without the g) for gay, horrid

[@sammehstormborn]

Thank you for always being you and speaking out against the absolute fucking creeps within the industry. Little story time: when I was 17 I wanted my tongue pierced… my “uncle” (step dad’s best friend) took me to the place he would get tatted and pierced. The guy he was actually friends with was going to pierce me. He felt me up, put his hand under my t shirt and was just a fucking creep. I did stop him. I was also out as a lesbian at this point and he knew that, off it didn’t stop him. He was also in his late 30s early 40s… fast forward and even the “uncle” is now in prison for yes… that type of abuse. So.

[@mormornie]

Okay something silly to lighten the mood because bum bags/fanny packs were brought up I used to think that the name difference wasn't from UK/US English, but from whether you wear it facing back or forward from you