King of Inkland stirs controversy. Britain's most tattooed man plans to amputate his limb
Matthew Whelan hailed as the nation's most tattooed man and widely known as the "King Of Inkland", is setting the pot of controversy to boil again. The 43-year-old Birmingham resident has previously captured the public's attention with his dramatic body alterations, which include widespread tattoos and nipple removal. Now, he intends to "cross another boundary of autonomy".
12:01 PM EST, January 8, 2024
His quest for autonomy leads to amputation
Whelan has shown a desire to persist in modifying his body, even to the radical extent of surgically removing a limb. He emphasizes that this decision stems from a deep-seated belief in bodily autonomy, which has thus far steered his body modification choices.
In making his case, the Brit draws parallels between body modification and sex reassignment. He posits that the longing to alter one's physical form - whether via tattoos, piercings, or even amputation - resembles the need for sex reassignment. Whelan proposes that both are valid expressions of physical autonomy.
Whelan's plan to amputate his leg
Whelan is also considering amputation due to health reasons. He disclosed that he has been dealing with sciatica symptoms and leg complications. If such a procedure can alleviate these physical discomforts and consequently enhance his mental well-being, it should be given serious thought.
