Someone really went and got Gritty tattooed on his butt

I regret to inform you that a living, breathing human being really went out and paid money to get Gritty tattooed on his ass.

25-year-old James Kirn has been a Flyers fan his whole life, but he took his dedication to the demonic NHL mascot to a whole new level by getting the bright orange horror permanently inked onto his left cheek. Gritty's terrifying grin, fiery fur, and unfocused eyeballs will grace Kirn's body forever — or until he gets it lasered off.

Here's a slightly NSFW/not safe for life itself picture of the tattoo that will probably make you reconsider where we are in human history.

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Kirn told Vice Sports that he was originally supposed to get Gritty tattoos with a friend after "quite a few" beers — weird display of friendship, but OK — but the friend backed out.

"And the next thing I know I'm face down getting my ass tattooed," he said in the interview.

Apparently his brother and sister loved the idea so much, it inspired them to get the Phillie Phanatic and Sixers mascot tatted on their respective butts. His 13-year-old brother wants to get the Eagles mascot inked on his behind when he's of age, and the siblings have plans to take a twisted group photo.

It sets the standard for family Christmas cards.

The impulse ink cost him a whopping $300. Kirn could have had 30 Chipotle burrito bowls, before taxes, and instead he spent it getting Gritty immortalized on his flesh.

When asked if he thinks he'll regret it, Kirn insisted he would be fine with the tattoo.

"No, no. I've already committed to the fact that it's on there forever," he said. "So no, I don't care."