Kat's Tat Record Stab Nearly Nixed by Truck

Kat Von DVixen tattoo artist Kat Von D is trying to break a world record -- and needs the help of 400 ink lovin' Angelenos to get it done! Hopefully, some wayward truck won't interfere!

The "L.A. Ink" star posted a blog on her MySpace, pleading to her fans to help her break the Guinness World Record for number of tattoos completed in 24 hours. She'll hold the mass-inking on December 14 at her shop in L.A. To save time, everyone who shows up gets the same tat (inset) -- no minors allowed.

The tat costs $20 a person, with all proceeds going to the Vitamin Angels, an organization that raises money for children in Africa.

Last night, Kat's pigment parlor was almost tattooed by a truck that plowed into the Edible Arrangement store next door. Reality Bites!

A few more feet in the other direction could have put a serious damper on Kat's run for the record.



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31. Tattoos are like the high heel shoes of the 70's.

Unlike the shoes they are permanent proof of your bad taste.

Posted at 1:43AM on Dec 9th 2007 by Jack Handy

32. NOBODY needs tatooes folks, they are ugly! My opinion on permanently marking one's skin FOREVER.

Posted at 1:43AM on Dec 9th 2007 by PIPPY

33. Hey driver: next time aim better!

Posted at 2:58AM on Dec 9th 2007 by nil

34. Actually, that came off sounding harsher than I wanted it to. KvD is an incredible artist! She does things on skin that people wish they could do on canvas! She is still young too, so she will only grow as an artist! If she were in another medium, many of the people who criticize her would probably like and respect her work. I have three tats that represent my grow in Martial Arts and all are special to me. I did the calligraphy myself and they turned out great after some talented artists reproduced them for me. It is a cultural and artistic thing that most people will never fully understand and that is precisely why some people relish them. Yeah, some people like my dad's drunken friend make mistakes getting them, but this is usually due to poor thinking about what you want on your skin, why you want it, and the quality of the artist. Don't ever get a tat, unless you really have thought it out for a while. I've had mine for 14 years and they still look perfect and even when they fade, I won't regret them! Remember that not everyone in this world wants to be just another person in the herd. Not everyone WANTS TO BE JUST LIKE YOU!!!!!!

Posted at 3:41AM on Dec 9th 2007 by I've got 3 tats, but...

35. damn ,,,their is a lot of angry people posting,,,,,,

if you dont like tattoos ,dont get one

Posted at 6:45AM on Dec 9th 2007 by Kenn

36. I got a tattoo from Kat about three weeks ago. Turned out awesome. I was actually there while they were filming the show. Kat is an amazing artist and a sweet and down to earth girl. I'm surprised so many people here are SO opinionated on tattoos. Guess what? It's a friggin' tattoo, get over it. If someone wants to have one, who cares? Whatever your attitudes are on tattoos is fine I guess, but to those attacking her personally, I won't say you're stupid but apparently you are ignorant. She's as nice a girl as you'd ever want to meet in person. Last week the make-a-wish foundation had set up a little girl to come to LA to meet Kat as her dying request but she ended up being too sick to make it. This girl was in the hospital and they didn't know if she was going to make it. Kat stopped her show, canceled all her appointments and drove to San Diego to see her instead. I still don't know if she made it in time but I guess I'll find out when I go get my tattoo next week. I'll be there in line Kat.

Posted at 9:21AM on Dec 10th 2007 by Brad

37. ALL the losers talking stuff about tattoos get a life..Jeez...WTF are you so angry about. Tattoos are not an excuse for you to attack and vent about being fat, ugly and a loser..Got it fat ugly boring housewives/ computer geeks!!

Posted at 12:37PM on Dec 9th 2007 by Hey boring people

38. Yes, tattoos make you slender, beautiful, and interesting.

Who knew?

Posted at 2:18PM on Dec 9th 2007 by Jack Handy

39. Are her eyebrows tattooed?

Posted at 11:20PM on Dec 9th 2007 by blueangel

40. Why so much hostility towards someone, none of you know. Kat Von Drachenberg AKA Kat Von D is the nicest person i have ever met. This World record she is trying to set is an awesome way to bring people together, and all of the money made during this "stupid stunt" is being donated to a childrens chartiy. So before you all judge someone that looks different that you, try and find out what that person is all about before you start calling names and hating on people. Kat is a very beautiful person inside and out. Dont judge a book by its cover.

By the way being sleeved and tattooed doesnt mean you are a criminal or a bad person. I am tired of people thinking that by being tattooed that automatically makes you a horrible person.

Just know the story before you start talking crap.

Posted at 1:31AM on Dec 10th 2007 by Kelly, CV CA

41. I normally don't add to comments on pages like this but I felt the need to. First and formost why is this story so much about her records stunt? How about the people in the accident?! Although I think that the stunt that kat is attempting to do is kind of stupid I think it's more stupid for the people getting the tattoos to be a part of it. So how about making fun of those people instead of kat?

Posted at 5:58PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Juli

42. You negatively judge her profession, but it's one in high demand that happens to pay very well. You slander her as a "media whore", but it's a celebrity's job to get the publics attention & hold it for as long as possible. You speak ill of her looks, which really just shows how shallow & superficial you can be. Grow up. Stop disliking people because they are doing well, & try to find a little self confidence.

Posted at 8:22PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Truth Teller

43. Maybe you should have all of the info before u add ur idiotic comment. She was trying to break a record and raise money!
You could get any tattoo as long as it was in Guiness's size limits. As a fun idea for fans Kat and Guiness came up with the LA logo tattoo for anyone who wanted a $20 tattoo! At least she's trying to raise money for a good cause what are you doing? It's a tv show u think they're gonna let her be in an unsanitary environment! Tattoos are not for everyone. I have 9 but if you saw me u would never know. I give her props for being herself an d not knowing you losers!

Posted at 11:22AM on Dec 28th 2007 by STARRY EYES

44. I dont see why everybody is being so negative about Kat Von D, and tattoo's in general. Like other people have said, Kat is a lovely person, and what she did was for charity, where's the harm in that?...I don;t see why people think it is such a big deal.... She's an amazing artist, and anyone would be lucky to be tattoo'd by her. Tattoo's are not ugly...and definitly not just for criminals, I don't understand why everyone is so ignorant about people with tattoo's...there's nothing wrong with having full sleeves...or any tattoo for that matter (I think Kat looks great with them...and the same goes for alot of other women with tattoos)..they are an art form and a way of expressing yourself...most tattoo's have alot of meaning and even if they dont...who cares?...they mark a time in your life, they show what was going on at the point you had the tattoo..it shouldnt be a regret....and besides...who cares if they look crap when your 70...how often do you see an old man or woman walking around naked??!...if everyone hates them so much...why are they sitting here complaining about them....stop being so judgemental and get on with your own lives...

Posted at 6:03PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Candi

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