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'Last rites' tattoo fatal
2005-10-31
A MAN getting the words "Last Rites" as a tattoo died when he passed out and crashed through a glass counter. Joaquin Laguer, 27, nearly decapitated himself at the Buzz Tattoo parlour in East Williamsburg. "There was nothing I could do," said tattoo artist Julio Ramos. "I was kneeling next to him, praying to God. My assistant said, 'He's gone'."

After complaining of feeling faint, Laguer had walked across the room to the counter. He fainted and fell headfirst into the glass. His girlfriend, Shanequa Neal, said she was shocked by the irony of "Last Rites" as his tattoo: "It was like it was his time," she said.
Posted by:God Save The World AKA Oztralian

#8  This is a perfect illustration (ahem) of why glass fixtures are bad in a place where people may faint like a tattoo shop...

Seems to have helped the gene pool.
Posted by: Gluting Flavique8253   2005-10-31 07:44  

#7  This is a perfect illustration (ahem) of why glass fixtures are bad in a place where people may faint like a tattoo shop...
Posted by: BigEd   2005-10-31 05:33  

#6  Well there are spots and there are "spots" Zenster. One of mine happens to be in a very bad place. A place that isn't one you would expect even expect. I found out the hard way. This spot does not show up on amy body maps as are used in Martial arts. Everyone has spots like this.

Oh and all tattoos come with a 6 month warranty. 6 months after you are dead they will still be there.
Posted by: Sock Puppet O´ Doom   2005-10-31 03:23  

#5  Confucius say:
Tatoo is permanent proof of temporary insanity.
Posted by: .com   2005-10-31 03:05  

#4  There are places on your body that will cause this to happen and everyone has different spots.

I can think of several "spots" that most everybody has in common.
Posted by: Zenster   2005-10-31 00:53  

#3  I suppose this should serve as a heads off up for all squeamish tatt enthusiasts. On the sick bright side, at least Laguer received his last rites before succumbing.

[rimshot]
Posted by: Zenster   2005-10-31 00:51  

#2  Passing out or getting faint while getting a tattoo is common. If this guy would have stayed seated he would be alive. Don't ask me about the 2 years I spent sharing a shop with a tattoo artist. I have seen some pretty big guys laid low and almost passed out my self once. There are places on your body that will cause this to happen and everyone has different spots.
Posted by: Sock Puppet O´ Doom   2005-10-31 00:43  

#1  I'm guessing that there is more to this story.
Posted by: 2b   2005-10-31 00:27  

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