Delusional Client Was Surprised That Getting A Tattoo Costs Money, Artist Shares Their Conversation Online
Apparently, the client thought that tattooing was just a hobby.
Some people really do think creative work should come with a free pass, and tattoo artists hear that kind of entitlement more often than they should. In this case, a Reddit user shared screenshots of a conversation with a potential client who seemed shocked to learn that getting inked costs money.
The exchange quickly turned awkward, because the client appeared to treat tattooing like a casual hobby instead of a paid service that takes skill, time, and precision. Since tattoos are permanent, the stakes are high, and the artist was left dealing with someone who did not seem to understand that at all.
That misunderstanding is what made the conversation blow up online, and the replies were just as blunt as the original message. Read on.
It's mind-boggling to think that some people shamelessly ask professionals to provide their work for free, simply because they consider it a hobby since they "love their job."
Anderson CavaleraTake a look at this exchange between a tattoo artist and a supposedly potential client, who ended up revealing they thought tattoos were done for free.
"You lost me at money," they said.
That reply pretty much set the tone for the rest of the exchange.
The client seems to have difficulty grasping the fact that artists, even though they love their jobs, have bills to pay as well.
Annoyingly enough, the client appears intent on getting that free tattoo.
They believe tattooing is just a hobby, which is why they thought it should be done for free.
The post has garnered over 27.7k upvotes, with people flooding the comments and engaging in a discussion about the importance of never working for free. OP also highlighted that the same logic should be applied to landlords, suggesting they should just tell tenants that renting houses is merely a hobby. LOL!
Kevin Bidwell
The post took off fast, and Reddit had plenty to say about it.
Here's what the people of Reddit have to say about this ridiculous exchange:
They could have just stopped them right then and there.
Imagine being someone who thinks being a game developer is just a hobby.
What's sad is that many people actually believe that most things in the creative industry should be done for free.
The texts say it all!
If only we could just "You lost me at money" our way out of this life.
People in the comments were not impressed by the client's attitude.
As expected, this exchange infuriated many artists.
Some people just can't seem to grasp this.
Yeah, who needs money anyway?
This world is frustrating.
It just romanticizes the entire system.
It's sad that artists are still suffering from this to this day.
It's simple:
Most artists who profit from their work have encountered at least one potential client who tries to get their way and asks for something for free. It's unfortunate that many people still don't recognize the value of art, viewing it as a mere hobby.
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