Tattoo Artist Refuses to Ink Overweight Woman: Right or Wrong?

Picture this: you’re a tattoo artist, and an extremely overweight woman walks into your studio, requesting a geometric tattoo on her stomach and underboob area. You’ve discussed the design over messages, but she never mentioned her weight. Upon meeting her, you realize her torso is covered in folds, and the smell indicates they haven’t been cleaned in a while. What would you do? One tattoo artist faced this exact situation and decided to refuse the client. But was it the right call, or just a case of fat-phobia? Let’s dive into the story.

The Tattoo Dilemma

A Series of Folds

The Smell Factor

The Artist’s Decision

The Weighty Consequences ⚖️

Breaking the News ️

The Client’s Outburst

The Artist’s Struggle

Seeking Advice

The Final Decision ✋

Cleanliness First

The Artist’s Struggle, Part 2

A Personal Note

The Great Tattoo Debate: Hygiene or Fat-Phobia?

So, was our tattoo artist in the wrong for refusing to ink the overweight woman? They argue that it was a matter of hygiene and concern for the client’s well-being, as the tattoo would be placed on dirty, smelly folds that could lead to infection. The client, however, accused the artist of being fat-phobic and not wanting to work with her because she was ‘gross.’ Other experienced artists agreed with the decision, but the question remains: was it a fair call or just plain discrimination? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Tattoo artist receives support for refusing to ink unclean area.

Tattoo artist refuses to tattoo unclean and overweight customer. NTA.

Clean skin is a must for tattoos. NTA for refusing.

Tattoos are for life, and this artist did the lady a service.

Tattoo artist defends decision to refuse overweight woman’s request. NTA.

NTA tattoo artist refuses to ink morbidly obese woman due to health concerns

NTA comment sparks discussion on body shaming and fat acceptance

NTA with rolls and tattoos, but OP could have been kinder

Commenter supports tattoo artist’s refusal, cites hygiene concerns

NTA refused to tattoo rude customer. Terry Pratchett reference appreciated

NTA! Overweight woman shares her experience with tattoos.

Tattoo artist defends decision to refuse overweight woman.

Tattoo artist defends refusal to ink overweight woman.

NTA comment receives agreement with engaging language.

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman, citing health concerns. NTA.

Hygiene matters, NTA refuses to ink overweight woman

Commenter calls out fatphobic bait in short and sweet reply

Hygiene standards apply to everyone, regardless of size. NTA

Insensitive comment sparks backlash from readers.

Is this comment calling the story fake?

When the comments go off-topic… ‍♂️

Tattoo artist stands up for quality work and boundaries.

Body positivity wins: Overweight person defends tattoo artist’s decision.

Respectful artist sets boundaries, refuses to tattoo disrespectful client. NTA

Commenter suggests skin infection may be a concern for tattooing.

Weight shaming and insults fly between tattoo artist and client

Tattoo artist refuses overweight client, gets called out for tactlessness.

NTA commenter defends tattoo artist’s reasonable options for overweight client

Body shaming or justified concern? NTA comment sparks debate

NTA for refusing to work with rude and unclean client.

NTA saves woman from infection. Weight could have killed her

NTA defends tattoo artist’s decision not to ink overweight woman

NTA comment and reply acknowledge the issue of ‘fat phobia’ without dismissing the tattoo artist’s right to refuse service.

Quality work over body size. NTA

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman due to hygiene concerns

Hygiene concerns and personal preferences led to artist’s refusal.

Tattoo artist politely declined request due to feasibility, not body type.

Overweight commenter shares personal hygiene struggles, supports artist’s decision.

Agreeing with NTA judgement.

Obese commenter defends thin people from fatphobia accusations.

Tattoo artist’s refusal to ink overweight woman sparks debate

Tattoo artist justified in refusing to tattoo overweight woman

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman, cites “incompatible topography”

Tattooing in folds could be an infection risk, suggests commenter.

Noticing someone’s weight invading your space doesn’t make you fatphobic. NTA

BBW defends tattoo artist’s right to refuse, NTA

Body shaming comment sparks controversy.

Tattoo artist called out overweight woman’s hygiene, not the a**hole

Tattoo artist is right about hygiene, but went too far.

Tattoo artist defends decision to refuse overweight client.

Hygiene concerns valid, overweight not the issue. NTA wins.

Tattoo artist’s refusal could have been phrased more kindly

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman, tells her to wash folds. NTA?

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman, but insults her hygiene.

Tattoo artist refuses tattoo, but insults were unnecessary. NAH

NTA refuses to tattoo entitled and unhygienic customer

Tattoo artist did their job correctly, hygiene and placement matters.

NTA defends overweight woman but condemns body shaming

Healthcare worker supports artist’s decision due to hygiene concerns. NTA.

Honesty appreciated: overweight customer refused tattoo, avoids potential complaints

Commenter defends tattoo artist’s response to overweight customer, NTA.

Tattoo artist justified in refusal, but could have been more tactful

Tattoos are beautiful body art that need the right canvas

Hygiene concerns raised in weight-based tattoo refusal

Fat woman prefers honest tattoo artist over bad-looking tattoo

Tattoo artist refuses overweight woman due to weight loss concerns. ESH.