Admiral Ackbar on Guard Duty for a Broken Heart: Sam Thompson’s New Tattoo
While some people get a new haircut or adopt a cat to cope with a tough breakup, British TV personality Sam Thompson takes a more creative route—he just gets more tattoos. And his latest piece is a true anthem for geeks and sarcasm fans everywhere. Welcome to the next chapter of the “post-breakup glow-up”!
Sam, known in the UK from the reality show Made in Chelsea, has had a rocky time in his personal life. His five-year relationship with Zara McDermott came to an end, and while she’s reportedly now dating One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Sam has decided to invest heavily in himself. The result: fewer pounds, a new six-pack, and… another tattoo for his collection.
“It’s a Trap!”: Yes, That’s the Tattoo
The new ink, which now adorns Sam’s left arm, is none other than Admiral Ackbar from Star Wars. Yes, that very same calamari-like alien whose iconic line, “It’s a trap!”, became a legendary meme.
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Sam proudly showed off the process and the final result on his social media, captioning it simply: “Got a new tattoo and it’s very geeky.”
Was it a random choice? Or a subtle jab at his past relationship? Knowing Sam, he probably just genuinely loves Star Wars. But you have to admit, the symbolism is priceless.
Not His First Emotional Tattoo
As it turns out, using a tattoo machine as a form of therapy isn’t new for Sam. His friend and podcast co-host, Pete Wicks, once shared a hilarious story about another one of Sam’s “emotional” tattoos.
After a previous split from the very same Zara, Sam got a phrase tattooed on his knee that read “trust no one.” But here’s the kicker—the couple got back together. What to do? Sam showcased some next-level creative thinking.
He started insisting to everyone (and likely, himself) that the tattoo actually meant “trust №1.”
“The tattoo artist was like, ‘Why don’t we do ‘trust’ with the number 1? It’ll be so edgy!’ And I, full of bitterness and anger, was like, ‘Yeah, that’ll be cool.’ The moment I got it, I realized it was a mistake,” Sam admitted with a laugh.
So, What’s the Takeaway?
It seems Sam Thompson has found his groove. He’s hitting the gym, upgrading his style, and clearly enjoying life.
“I remember looking in the mirror and telling myself, ‘Damn it, man, you’ve got to do something about yourself.’ I just started going to the gym, buying some new clothes, got a haircut—and I feel great!” he said in an interview.
Well, Sam, we wish you luck on your “glow-up” journey… and maybe suggest thinking twice before running to a tattoo parlor on an emotional whim. Then again… who are we kidding? These stories are our favorite kind of content! It’s living proof that tattoos aren’t just pictures; they’re entire chapters of our lives. Sometimes funny, sometimes awkward, but always ours.