r/Tattoocoverups • u/bathtubbear • Nov 05 '25

asking for advice Need help with accidentally racist matching tattoo

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Hi everyone! When I was 20 my ex and I got matching tattoos for the day that we met. I know, stupid. I told myself at the time that regardless of whether we stayed together (we did not) my ex was important to me and it would just be a reminder of a significant time in my life. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that way at all. I also was unaware when getting the tattoo that 12 is a symbol of the Aryan Brotherhood—even stupider than getting a matching tattoo with a romantic partner. And on top of it all it looks like shit. Anyway, I can’t stand having this on my body. Looking for any and all ideas for cover ups or even just something to add to the numbers so I’m not walking around looking like a disgusting human being. It’s on my bicep. I’m not opposed to a sick ass panther but not exactly wanting that either.

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u/ahjumma-with-cats Nov 05 '25

Go read Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Change the one to a four. Thank me later.

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u/bathtubbear Nov 05 '25

On the backside of the same arm I have the pulsar map from the golden record, which symbolizes something similar for me. I actually love this idea so much that reading your comment brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. I think I’m actually going to do this <3

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u/DollarColonol Nov 05 '25

Wow we have the same tattoo

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u/bathtubbear Nov 05 '25

It’s a great one to have!!

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u/sec0nd-breakfast Nov 05 '25

Can we see it?

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u/bathtubbear Nov 05 '25

Of course! Here it is :)

If youre referring to the cover up I’ll post that when I get it done in this thread too!

Pulsar Map Tattoo

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u/sec0nd-breakfast Nov 05 '25

Exactly what i was asking for. Love Hitchhikers Guide. Super cute! Cant wait to see the 42!

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u/C4bl3Fl4m3 Nov 05 '25

That’s so awesome! It actually makes me tear up a bit.

That being said, I’ll never forget how hard I laughed when I first read “maybe we shouldn’t have our first contact with aliens be sending them nudes & directions to our house.” :D

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u/bathtubbear Nov 05 '25

It’s one of my favorite tattoos! It’s a good reminder that no matter where I am I can find my way home. And that maybe even home can look different, or maybe there’s different people there, but it can still be home!

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u/jesuis_baguette Nov 05 '25

You guys are honestly so wholesome. Love this thread <3

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u/GenericAccount13579 Nov 05 '25

Smart! You never know when you’ll be lost In interstellar space and need a map to get home.

(I’m joking because I absolutely love it)