If JK Rowling knew this fact about trans regret rates it would ruin her day

Lately, JK Rowling has been on a rampage not only against trans women, but against cis women she’d prefer to believe are trans. Blame it on the transphobic mold, blame it on Rowling’s alleged habit of never leaving the house, blame it on the boogie if you must, but one thing is certain: Rowling has chosen this hill to die—and possibly get sued—on.

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This shocking new photo of JK Rowling has trans folks wondering something

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Which is funny, considering that people are much more likely to regret getting Harry Potter or Hogwarts-adjacent tattoos than they are to regret undergoing gender-confirming surgery or HRT.

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— THE lusty argonian maid (@lindawg) September 1, 2024

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How do we know this? Well, common sense, basically. A 2023 survey revealed that nearly 24% of Americans regret “at least one” tattoo, and since we know the rate of detransition is around 1%, it’s pretty simple math, even for a gay bimbo like me.

As many as a quarter (24%) of all Americans regretted their tattoos when asked.

The regret rate for transitioning is around 1%. https://t.co/kUI2QDCMUY pic.twitter.com/0WHGQ7yteU

— Wizarding News™ (@wizardingnews) April 23, 2024

So if we know that 24% of Americans regret at least one tattoo, we can safely assume that the one tattoo they’re most likely to regret is something that’s aged poorly (or one that was received during a night of split-second, booze-soaked choices.) And yes, Harry Potter tattoos make complete sense for this category, especially for gays who want to show trans allyship. Obviously getting a Harry Potter tattoo in a timeline where JK Rowling wasn’t yet a massive public transphobe is an entirely different thing, but it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that folks are embarrassed regardless.

The regret rate for getting a tattoo is MUCH greater than detransitioning — just see the many examples of former fans of JK Rowling regretting their Harry Potter tattoos today. https://t.co/EZbIPrRUue

— Wizarding News™ (@wizardingnews) April 23, 2024

Basically when you create a fabulous wizarding world and then decide to pledge your fealty to the transphobic mold gods living in your castle walls, all bets are off. At this point, even the London rail is tired of her shtick.

I hear there’s a higher regret rate for Harry Potter tattoos than there is for gender affirming surgery and this factoid is delicious. https://t.co/nKeBjzKTSh

— Matthew Hodson (@Matthew_Hodson) September 2, 2024

When Frank Sinatra said “regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention,” he was speaking from a privileged place of never having gotten a Harry Potter tattoo on his body.