Tattoo Regret Confessed by Pete Davidson: His Most Humiliating Ink
Pete Davidson's Tattoo Removal Journey: A Step Towards Healing and Sobriety
Pete Davidson, the popular comedian and actor, has embarked on a significant journey - the removal of hundreds of tattoos from his body. This decision, according to Davidson, is part of his healing process and a step towards maintaining his sobriety.
The journey began in 2020, when Davidson, inspired by a piece of advice from his comedy idol, Dave Chappelle, got a tattoo that read, "Jokes come and go, but swag is forever." However, as time passed, Davidson grew to feel embarrassed by the tattoo's prominence and the misconception that he had originated the phrase. To cover it up, he later got a giant shark tattoo, inspired by the movie "Jaws."
Davidson's tattoo removal process is not a quick fix. It is a costly, years-long endeavour, with an estimated $200,000 spent so far, and another 10 years expected to remove the rest. This decision, Davidson explains, is not influenced by any external pressures or advertisements, but is a personal choice he believes is best for his mental health.
In the past, Davidson has expressed feelings of ugliness, feeling the need to be covered up due to his drug addiction and sadness. By removing his tattoos, he is starting fresh, shedding the skin of his past struggles and embracing a new chapter in his life.
Despite the regret he feels about many of his tattoos, especially those done under the influence, Davidson still holds Chappelle in high regard. The advice that led to the "Jokes come and go, but swag is forever" tattoo remains a powerful reminder of the impact Chappelle has had on Davidson's career and life.
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Despite the expensive and lengthy process, Pete Davidson's decision to remove his tattoos is a move towards improving his mental health and personal well-being, as he strives to heal and maintain his sobriety. This transformation, however, does not diminish his respect for comedian Dave Chappelle, who offered insightful advice that sparked a temporary tattoo ink addition on Davidson's body.
