BMMS 9-30-26

In a recent survey of 8,400 adults, 24% of tattooed Americans reported some regret about their ink. That statistic landed in the middle of a conversation on the Big Mad Morning Show that started with one host, Lindsey, floating the idea of getting her first tattoo—something she has been thinking about for a while but hasn't committed to. The hosts, Corbin and Gimpy, spent the segment walking through the realities of getting inked, from pain levels and aftercare to the deeper question of whether you should get a tattoo at all if you are not completely sure.

The case for being sure

Lindsey explained that she has always wanted a tattoo but wants it to be "the perfect thing"—something she will not regret. She shared a personal idea: an infinity sign, inspired by her family's tradition of saying "love you to infinity and beyond," a twist on the standard "love you more" she grew up with. Both Corbin and Gimpy pushed back on the idea of getting a tattoo while still wavering. Gimpy said he knew when he wanted his tattoos—"there was no wavering"—and argued that if you are not certain, you should not do it. Corbin agreed, saying that while he would not discourage someone from getting a tattoo entirely, he would not actively encourage it either, because "they're not for everybody." The core argument was that a tattoo is a commitment, even if removal is now an option. Gimpy noted t