Will Arnett has faced backlash for his remarks on individuals with tattoos.
In the year 2026, the topic of tattoos remains a point of debate, despite their widespread acceptance.
For many, tattoos hold significant personal meaning, marking events such as the memory of a loved one or the journey through illness. Others simply enjoy the aesthetic appeal of tattoos.
Historically, tattoos were not always welcomed in formal environments like workplaces, but many organizations now have more lenient views on body art.
Nonetheless, this acceptance is not global; in Japan, tattoos retain a cultural stigma, and in Judaism, they remain prohibited.
However, none of these cultural contexts were the focus of Will Arnett’s comments on The Romesh Ranganathan Show. His issue was directed at the individuals who choose to adorn themselves with tattoos.
The actor expressed the belief that having numerous tattoos might indicate a lack of personality.
“There’s a proportionate sort of relationship between, how many tattoos you have and how little personality you have,” he stated during the podcast. “And I find that a lot of people who have a ton of tattoos often are super f***ing boring. Like truly boring people.”
Predictably, Arnett’s comments sparked a flurry of reactions, especially given the current popularity of tattoos.
The podcast snippet was shared widely on social media, where users criticized Arnett’s perspective.
One user commented: “Just say you hate fun and be done with it, Will”, while another remarked: “Tattoo discourse in 2026 is wild. They’re so mainstream and normalised now (compared to a few decades ago), I find it insane anyone even cares to mention them anymore.”
Another user pointed out that such views aren’t new, stating: “Is it controversial? People have been s***ting on those who get tattoos for a long, long time. This is just another version of the same old take, really.”
Others responded with humor, with one person quipping: “Not sure that’s correct. I have zero tattoos and I am very boring.”
Embracing a lighthearted approach, another joked: “I’m gonna get a tattoo of Will Arnett and a speech bubble saying this quote.”