Big tattoos feel routine online. You book a slot, post a reel, and move on. Then a story like this hits hard.

Brazilian car influencer Ricardo Godoi planned a full-back tattoo. The design was so large he chose a hospital setting. He wanted anesthesia to get through it.

But he never reached the first ink line. Reports say he went into cardiac arrest right after sedation began. Staff tried to revive him. He died on the operating table.

A viral reminder: “minor” procedures aren’t always minor

Here’s the problem. Social media makes extreme choices look effortless. Meanwhile, our bodies keep the real score.

Anesthesia can carry serious risks. That risk rises when you add stress, excitement, and a big procedure. Even when people plan carefully, things can still go wrong.

Then the grief lands in public. Godoi’s Instagram shared the news with his followers. Fans flooded the comments with shock, prayers, and goodbye messages. Others argued about tattoos instead of mourning.

So what’s the takeaway? If you’re considering a massive tattoo, treat the setup like medical care. Ask hard questions. Check credentials. And don’t let a trend pressure you into shortcuts.

Most of all, pause before you judge. A person died, not a headline.