If he went to a proper parlour for that and the mistake was made by the tattooist then I suggest going back there and having the parlour cover the costs.
Actually, 98% of "proper parlours" will tell you that you checked the stencil, so therefore it's the clients fault. Either way, he doesn't care that much anymore.
Not that it really matter now, but he actually was going to go back and talk to the artist, because he was more upset that the artist didn't copy the stencil that my mate GAVE HIM. Which had the correct spelling.
It sounds like the kind of tattoo that you wake up with in the morning, having no idea where you actually got it from or what it actually means. Chances are the tattoo artist was drunk as well, which actually renders the whole thing a pretty accurate depiction of a good night out.
Considering hardly anyone knows what it means, or what it's even supposed to mean, I don't think it should be too embarassing to bear such a unique piece of art. At least it's better than waking up with a close-up image of the deity Priapos drawn on your forehead (not talking from own experience here!).
It was a spontaneous tattoo, but it wasn't one done late at night, so no... There was no waking up and not knowing where it's from.
I mean no offence, but why are you assuming that everyone was drunk?? People make mistakes! And honestly, tattoos aren't even that permanent anymore (ie. tattoo removal, and cover-ups). I just want to clarify, because I don't want everyone on here thinking "fuckin idiot", that Latin is not my mates first language, nor the tattoo artists. My mate did actually check the spelling when he printed out his OWN stencil (and it had correct spelling... I saw the image and it was correct), hence why he admitted that he didn't even really check if the stencil put on his arm was correct... Because he assumed it was his. Also, no; I have no idea why the artist changed it. But I'm assuming it might be because he doesn't like copying other people work..?
Also, maybe surprisingly to some of you, a good night out for my mate is not drinking or doing drugs, as he's allergic to most alcohol and doesn't like drugs (plus he falls asleep at 9pm haha). Hence he wasn't under the influence (and it was 2pm...). The tattoo artist was also not under the influence, as he is a professional and works for quite a reputable place, but unfortunately, he did changed the stencil. Yes, that is the artists fault for not checking the spelling himself, but it is my mates fault that he didn't double check that the writing was correct (again; he just assumed the artist was using his stencil that he printed out for him). He has learnt his lesson that if he wants to get a spontaneous tattoo again, he will not get any writing done. And if he wants writing done, then he will go to a consultation, etc.
Hopefully this has cleared up the fuzzy image that some of you have of my mate... And sorry for replying to something that isn't really a big deal - people can make their own opinions of who a person is (of course), but at least you have the right story.
