Redditor sparks backlash over controversial tattoo idea

A Reddit user sparked intense backlash after sharing a tattoo idea his mom didn’t approve of. The user, who writes under the name OKBoomerTattoo, shared his conflict to Reddit’s (Am I The A******) forum. OKBoomerTattoo explained that his mom and dad gave him special permission to get a tattoo even though he is 17 years old. The image he had in mind when he asked for the tattoo was a dragon, “but not a gigantic one or anything,” he wrote. OKBoomerTattoo said his mom came with him to the tattoo parlor, but didn’t follow him to the back. He said he changed his mind, and he emerged from the parlor with the words “OK boomer” tattooed across his chest . The phrase “OK boomer” originated from a meme in late 2019. Young people use it to refer to older or out-of-touch individuals. “They did the tattoo and it looks good, but my mom is mad that I took advantage of her (her words, not mine) to get an ‘ageist’ tattoo” . OKBoomerTattoo’s tale inspired some intense discussion, both in the forum and in a viral tweet