If I’ve learned anything from fables and mythology, it’s this: all good things come with a price. It was true for King Midas when he wished for the golden touch, and it’s true for people who love wearing ripped up jeans. And while the price for wearing ripped jeans isn’t as steep as it was for ol’ Midas, it’s still no fun. That price? A weirdly shaped sunburn.
Ripped jean aficionados are learning this lesson like they do every year around this time, and they’ve been sharing photos of their strange sunburns on social media. If you’re thinking about wearing your favorite pair of shredded dungarees around town, hopefully these poor fools will serve as a cautionary tale. Sunscreen is your friend, friends.
But if you’re planning on buying pre-ripped jeans, well, there’s no helping you.
1. Feelin’ The Burn
Photo Credit: @taylerrcoxx
2. Earning Her Stripes
Photo Credit: @megancooper_x_
3. Big Red
Photo Credit: @jesskhan8
4. On Fire
Photo Credit: @alyshalmao
5. Seeing Red
Photo Credit: @littlemissmoto_
6. Kneed Off
Photo Credit: @MckennaLeavens
7. Tiger, Tiger
Photo Credit: @bcampbell_10
8. Aloe-ver it
Photo Credit: @sydneyausie
9. SPF 0
Photo Credit: @AryannaFielding
10. Crimson Tide
Photo Credit: @ultjimint
11. (Too Much) Fun In The Sun
Photo Credit: @kwoncyj
12. Scartlett O’Hara
Photo Credit: @lilykayy8
13. The Scarlet Letter
Photo Credit: @emilychxrlie
14. Another Sunburn Pun
Photo Credit: @sh3ll__
15. Red-y For The Weekend
Photo Credit: @stephanieee_hw