Theo Walcott's latest tattoo has raised eyebrows on social media.
Arsenal football player Theo Walcott's latest tattoo shows a Sanskrit chant inked vertically down his back and it has been praised by many Indians. Unfortunately, his 'Om Namah Shivay' tattoo has also raised a few eyebrows on social media for its grammatical error. Walcott shared a picture of his tattoo on Twitter about 21 hours ago with the caption, "Open your heart, shed fear, hate or envy, to experience everlasting joy & happiness."
However, some users of the micro-blogging website pointed out that the tattoo could have been better executed and took it upon themselves to correct it:
Others, however, praised the tattoo:
Walcott's tweet has been liked over 8,500 times.
Open your heart, shed fear, hate or envy, to experience everlasting joy & happiness #NewTattoo pic.twitter.com/R0Qksj4vk5
- Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) August 9, 2017
However, some users of the micro-blogging website pointed out that the tattoo could have been better executed and took it upon themselves to correct it:
Your tattoo guy kinda messed up, y'know.
- Tanuj Baru (@barucracy) August 9, 2017
This is what it should have been. pic.twitter.com/V6OwGFLHD2
Yep. Whoever did the tattoo doesn't know Devnagri properly.
- kurt bento (@kurtbento) August 9, 2017
Mate your tattoo artist destroyed it completely... should have been
- Nikhil Kelkar (@nikhil_kel) August 9, 2017
Why you didnt try an Indian artist for this tattoo
Others, however, praised the tattoo:
As an Indian, I feel very proud to see this tattoo on an arsenal player https://t.co/gpIEvLLDYj
- Jugal (@jugal_ambasana) August 9, 2017
Wow. Very nice. "Om Namah Shivaya!" The best phrase and tattoo to have. May Lord Shiva continue to protect and bless you. https://t.co/HHsGsmwB1F
- Hindu Americans (@HinduAmericans) August 9, 2017
Walcott's tweet has been liked over 8,500 times.
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