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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘That's the saddest thing I've ever seen' people cry as bloke proudly shows off Britney tattoo with VERY awkward error
A BLOKE has left people in stitches after proudly showing off his Britney Spears tattoo with a very awkward error. The legendary pop artist Britney Spears, 43, has gained worldwide fame thanks to dozens of hits, such as Toxic, Circus, Baby One More Time, as well as some of her iconic phrases. 3 3 One such phrase that's become a favourite for millions of her fans is ''It's Britney, b**ch'', which kicks off her 2007 track, Gimme More. And it seems that one man, only known as TikToker @ tytanofficial, was so inspired by the tune he decided to dedicate a special inking to the pop princess. However, the bloke went for a more creative approach - one that was recently shared on social media by fellow TikTok user @ essexxink. Instead of having ''It's Britney, b***h''' tattooed on his leg, the ink lover took the opportunity and went for ''It's Brit(knee), b***c'' . The design starts at the top of his knee with ''It's Brit'', with the knee serving as ''ney'' part - while the rest of it is sitting under the kneecap. ''Look at his tattoo - It's Brit... b***h,'' the woman could be heard saying in the video. The ink lover then proceeded to explain the logic behind the work, as he was all chuffed with himself and gave the camera a cheeky smile. 'That's the saddest thing I've ever seen' But while the man was clearly happy with the tattoo, the clip soon went viral for all the wrong reasons. Eagle-eyed social media users soon spotted that something was slightly off with the black inking - as they thought he had tattooed it way above his knee. ''Who's gonna tell him where the knee lives?'' one person commented under the video which has racked up over 900k views in just one day. I got an elephant tattoo - but it looks like a penis ''but that can't be his knee it's too high up,'' another was left in hysterics. ''it's not even on his knee,'' someone else couldn't stop laughing. ''that's the saddest thing I've ever seen,'' wrote another viewer. Which tattoos hurt the most? Depending on what part of your body you choose to ink, tattoos can range significantly in terms of pain levels. Some of the most painful areas are those where the skin tends to be thinner or closer to the bone. Each area has specific factors which contribute to the level of pain. Ribcage: Thin skin, little muscle, and many nerve endings. Feet and ankles: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings close to the surface. Hands and fingers: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings, resulting in increased pain during tattooing. Knuckles can be especially painful. Spine: Proximity of the spinal cord and nerve endings makes it sensitive. Tattooing directly over the vertebrae can be especially painful. Knees and elbows: Thin skin and little padding between the skin and the underlying bones. Armpits and groin: High concentration of nerve endings and lymph nodes. Neck and throat: Thin and sensitive skin, with many nerve endings and blood vessels close to the surface. Source: Tatt2Away But despite the huge amount of mean comments, there were also plenty of those who were fans of the inking - and some were even keen to get a similar design. ''OMG I AM JEALOUS WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT,'' wrote a social media user. ''You need Whit knee Houston on the other leg!'' someone else suggested. ''i need this,'' chimed in another.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a sunbed hopper and I'm obsessed with tanning – but people accuse me of blackfishing, it's ridiculous
A WOMAN has revealed her love for sunbeds and tanning, which has caused controversy after people accused her of blackfishing. The TikToker, who is known as ' essexxink ', has had to defend herself, explaining that she is 'not trying to be black' but simply enjoys using sunbeds. She shared a video on her profile after receiving a comment from another TikToker referring to her as ' blackfishing ' due to how tanned she is. Blackfishing is when someone uses hairstyling or makeup to alter their appearance, making them look darker, as though they have black heritage or are mixed-race. Throughout the video, the woman also defended her decision to have braids in her hair. She explained that she is 'actually not as tanned' as she appears in her videos uploaded to her 46.2k followers, and that it's the 'lighting' that may make her look darker. The beauty fan clarified that her skin tone is natural, and the reason she opted for braids was because she was preparing to have a boob job and would not be allowed to get her stitches wet. She noted that she can keep her braids in for up to six weeks if she takes care of them 'properly.' The woman explained that this would save her from washing her hair and risking water getting on her stitches, which could lead to an infection. Talking about the salon where she had her hair done, she said: 'It's a black lady that did my hair and they had no issue with me getting braids, none at all.' She continued: 'I've used them loads over the years, and they've never ever accused me of blackfishing. 'They've always been very welcoming. So yeah, if I have caused offence to anyone, I am sorry, but that is not my intention.' I'm so addicted to sunbeds trolls say I look 'cremated' - I can't stop and am terrified to get dodgy skin mark tested She captioned the video: 'I had to speak on this as it's getting ridiculous. If I've offended anyone I AM SORRY. "But that is not at all my intention. Thanks and I won't speak on this matter again.' Within 24 hours of sharing the video, the TikToker gained 117.7k views and 532 comments, with many expressing mixed opinions. The TikToker also added in the comments section that her dad has naturally olive skin, which means she tans darker thanks to his genes. One person wrote: 'I wouldn't say you're blackfishing. 2 "I think people are overreacting lol and I'm black. Only thing I'll say is be careful of the sunbeds, hun... for your health.' A second added: 'She is not trying to be black at all! Just because someone is tanned doesn't mean they are trying to be black! 'If anything, white people when they are tanned are closer to the skin complexion of Spanish and mixed people, far off from black!' A third said: 'I honestly don't get why so many people hate on you. "Your decisions do not affect anyone else! Good luck, girl.' Risks of sunbeds THE promise of a constant glowing tan is too tempting for some people to deny. But while popping to the sunbed shop may seem harmless, people who use tanning beds should be aware of the risks. Approximately 10 per cent of the population of Northern Europe use sunbeds on a regular basis, the World Health Organization says. Some people use them for years on end, accumulating risk of serious disease. We are here to give you the lowdown on sunbeds and if they are safe to use. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking. Like the sun, they give out harmful UV rays that damage the DNA in your skin cells. Over time, this may lead to malignant melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - studies have shown. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), there is significant evidence to show that using tanning beds causes melanoma. They report that sunbeds increase the risk of skin cancer by up to 20 per cent, and also state that they have no positive benefits to our health. Cancer Research back this statistic, adding that " there is no such thing as a safe tan from UV radiation". One study found that sunbeds can almost double the risk of cancer compared to never using them - with women 83 per cent more likely to develop the disease. While some people think tanning beds are safer than sitting out in the midday sun, according to Cancer Research, the risk is still twice as high when compared to spending the same amount of time in the Mediterranean sun at lunch time. The Sunbed Association claim there is not enough evidence to link sunbed use with melanoma, adding: "It is over-exposure and burning that will increase a risk of skin cancer, not responsible UV exposure." But the WHO says: "The majority of tanning parlours provide inadequate advice to their customers. "The use of eye protection such as goggles or sunglasses should be mandatory. "However, as sunbed users aim to have an even tan, they often decide against protecting any part of their body." Referring to the link with skin cancer, the world health experts add: "Sunbeds for self-tanning purposes have been available for the last two decades and due to the long latency period for skin cancer and eye damage it has been difficult so far to demonstrate any long-term health effects. "Even though the causes of malignant melanoma are not fully understood, tumour development appears to be linked to occasional exposure to intense sunlight. "Sunbeds subject their users to intermittent high exposures of UVA and UVB radiation – this may provide the ideal setting for the development of malignant skin cancer. "However, the few epidemiological studies that have been carried out to date have not provided any consistent results." Despite the WHO's cautious stance on the skin cancer link, it discourages the use of sunbeds, quoting an expert who said the use of tanning parlours is like "an industrial-scale radiation exposure experiment". Regardless of skin cancer, sunbeds don't just have long-term health risks. Users have reported a range of short-term symptoms including itching, dryness and redness of skin, freckling and photosensitivity. Common outcomes in the longer term, especially in fair-skinned people, may involve blistering of the skin. " Sagging and wrinkling of the skin are an almost certain price to be paid by frequent sunbed users", the WHO says - not quite the outcome you hope for when going to the sunbed shop for a beautiful, youthful look.
