Remy Schofield, a dad from Canada who has spent over £264,000 on tattoos, has revealed that the most painful spot to get inked is not the ribs or feet but the inner thighs or buttocks. He has been modifying his body since 2001 and began getting tattoos in 2009.
Journey Under the Needle
Schofield, a former chef, started with a facial piercing in 2001 and got his first tattoo nearly eight years later – his son's name in custom script. Since then, he has covered nearly every inch of his body, with only parts of his face remaining untouched. He has spent over 4,500 hours getting tattooed and estimates his total cost at £264,000 ($500,000 Canadian dollars).
Most Painful Spots
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Schofield said: "My entire body has been reworked dozens of times since, and the same spots are still the most painful [inside the bum or deeper regions of the inner thighs]." He added that his body coverage has stayed roughly the same for 15 years, but the layers have increased, with some areas having over 100 layers and most between 10 and 40 layers.
No Plans to Stop
Despite the pain and expense, Schofield shows no signs of stopping. He said: "I've always said I would stop when I'm no longer having fun with it." He continues to get inked regularly and shares his progress on Instagram, where he has 187,000 followers. He calls himself "the real world's most tattooed man."
Reactions from Others
Schofield experiences little negativity in person. He explained: "I never get any 'bad' or 'hateful' comments from anyone family or stranger in person. I only ever hear those sorts of things from people online, in public I get only positive or curious comments." He responds to online hate by ignoring it or wishing the person well.
