That’s exactly what happened to one man who decided to permanently ink his love for a TV show onto his skin, only to later find out that the tattoo actually had an entirely different—and much more suggestive—interpretation.
The man shared his story on Reddit, explaining that he’s a huge fan of Psych, the comedy-drama series that aired between 2006 and 2014.
The show followed the adventures of Shawn Spencer, played by James Roday Rodriguez, a detective who convinces everyone he has psychic abilities.
From there, pineapples became an inside joke that appeared in nearly every episode.
Dulé Hill, who played Gus in the series, later explained that the moment highlighted Roday’s ability to work with whatever was around him.
Over time, this small joke turned into a beloved symbol for Psych fans.
Given the connection, it makes sense why a devoted fan would choose a pineapple as part of their tattoo tribute to the show.
In some circles, displaying a pineapple outside your home signals that a swingers’ party is happening inside.
The Redditor’s tattoo not only featured a pineapple but also included the phrase I know you know, which, in hindsight, only added to the unintended interpretation.
Concerned about how others might perceive his ink, he turned to Reddit for advice on how to cover it up.
He wrote: “Long story short, it’s a Psych reference that I just love, but more than that it’s 100% a swinger thing (Oop).”
Reddit users were quick to offer suggestions—some of them helpful, others just hilarious. One person suggested a simple fix: “Add ‘that I am not a swinger’ at the bottom.”
Many agreed that the phrase I know you know made the situation even worse, with one user noting: “The quote makes it so much worse.”
The original poster later returned with an update, sharing: “It’s me, the OP. Thank you fellow Psych-O’s I will not be covering it up. Cmon son.”
