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Olympic Torch Bearer Gets Unfortunate Tattoo

Jerri Peterson will always remember the 'Oylmpics'

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2012 11:27 AM CDT | Updated Jul 22, 2012 8:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – For the rest of her life, Jerri Peterson will remember the role she played in the 2012 Oylmpic Games. That little typo comes courtesy of a tattoo artist who permanently inked it on Peterson's ankle. The 54-year-old Atlanta woman was selected as a torch bearer, so she wanted to have "Olympic Torch Bearer 2012" tattooed on her ankle before going to London. She didn't realize until a friend pointed it out to her that it instead reads, "Oylmpic Torch Bearer." But now she thinks it's funny, and says she won't change it—plus the story got her quite a few free beers while in London. The BBC has a picture.

A general view of the Olympic Rings at the Aquatic Centre during previews ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Park on July 17, 2012 in London, England.
A general view of the Olympic Rings at the Aquatic Centre during previews ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Park on July 17, 2012 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
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HANKHILL
Jul 23, 2012 12:48 PM CDT
no problem good for her! on another note if you look on the back of an olimpic medal you will see made in china out of old beer cans! gold ha!
Plato
Jul 22, 2012 8:01 PM CDT
Tattoos are self mutilations.
Riffran
Jul 22, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
OY? ya want a tat there on the ankle below the knickers do ya?
 

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