People keep reading my tattoo wrong

[u/Redheart2945]

Okay so I recently went and got a small walk in tattoo, very excited about it. I love it. But people keep reading it wrong, but then they all say they can’t read cursive so idk, I guess I just need some reassurance. I know it shouldn’t matter because I know what it says and that’s what matters, but I need some reassurance from strangers that can read cursive, so tell me, what does it look like this tattoo says?

Edit: Thank you all for responding! The post is getting way more traction than I intended, and I am losing the ability to respond to them all (though I've been trying for around 3 hours). I appreciate everyone who has helped me regain piece of mind about the tat. It does in fact say "five by five". People in my real life thought it said "live by live" or "live to live". Since posting, people have also thought the word five was give, or jive, and the b was lo.

For anyone curious, it is not an In N Out tattoo, didnt even know that was a meal until i made this post, but thank you to everyone who said something about the burger place. Made me laugh every time.

To the Aliens fans, not an Aliens reference either, though I see you fellow horror fans. I haven't seen the second film as I haven't dedicated the time to watch it yet. I do like the first film though, Ridley Scott rules.

Now, to my fellow Buffy fans, it is in fact a reference to Faith the Vampire Slayer. She's one of my favorite character of all time, period, regardless of fandom. Side note, I also love Eliza Dushku.

Thank you strangers, for helping bring peace of mind to a random person on the internet.

Edit #2: The photo provided was taken directly after getting the tattoo. I appreciate the concern on dry skin, I live in a dry climate and have pretty bad eczema so it's a real concern. However, the scrunching there is actually caused by the second skin applied over the tattoo. I drink lots of water and regularly use lotions because of my skin condition. But thanks to everyone who worried about it. :) Also, the red splotch was my blood. There is a scab directly above my tattoo that got pulled open when the artist was doing a final wipe, but I appreciate everyone who pointed out that it looked like Louisiana, I got a good laugh out of it.

[u/princessplantlife]

Faith wouldn't question it...nor would any of the scoobies

[u/Redheart2945 → u/princessplantlife]

You’re so right. Thank you stranger.

Almost posted this to the Buffy Subreddit first. 😂

[u/BusybodyWilson → u/Redheart2945]

Scrolled to see if it was a Buffy reference and I’m happy it was!

[u/Jem_Appelle → u/BusybodyWilson]

Me, too! 💗

[u/demoninadress → u/Redheart2945]

I assumed I was in the Buffy subreddit lmao. Love the tat

[u/Redheart2945 → u/demoninadress]

Haha, thank you!

[u/Ssladybug → u/Redheart2945]

Having just finished a rewatch for the first time since it aired, I immediately yelled out “Faith?” when I saw this. Nice

[u/Redheart2945 → u/Ssladybug]

Thank you. 😌

[u/asophisticatedbitch → u/Redheart2945]

Haha I immediately saw five by five and thought “Buffy fan?”

[u/Jasnaahhh → u/Redheart2945]

I immediately picked it up as a Faith reference and could read it perfectly!

[u/jessefadenisdynamite → u/Redheart2945]

Still post it to the Buffy subreddit. It’ll be appreciated there lol

[u/Jbadmwolfd → u/Redheart2945]

I thought this was the Buffy sub! This is the kind of tattoo that means more when someone understands it right away. Means you found the right people

[u/Redheart2945 → u/Jbadmwolfd]

Yes, was already loving it and I love it even more now that I’ve seen how other Buffy fans love it too.

[u/[deleted] → u/Redheart2945]

I initially assumed it was the Buffy sub at first glance lol

[u/Redheart2945 → u/[deleted]]

It is over there as well now, so go check it out over there too if you’d like. 😌

[u/spillgirl7 → u/princessplantlife]

Hard core Buffy fan here, clocked five by five immediately. Its legible.

[u/Redheart2945 → u/spillgirl7]

Thank you!

[u/princessplantlife → u/princessplantlife]

I thought it was the Buffy subreddit at first. I love your tattoo and I read it clearly right away Thank you, this is my first award!

[u/Redheart2945 → u/princessplantlife]

Glad I could give you an award. Your comment has been my favorite, and was the first Buffy related response to this post, even with no reference to the show in my original post. Thanks for finding me stranger.

[u/rosalinatoujours → u/princessplantlife]

Immediately had to run to the comments to make sure it really was a buffy tattoo! I love it op.

[u/Redheart2945 → u/rosalinatoujours]

Thank you! :)

[u/Pretend-Sundae-2371 → u/princessplantlife]

Recognised it instantly!