The Kimberley Vlaeminck story became a viral sensation in 2009 after the Belgian teenager claimed a tattoo artist gave her 56 stars on her face while she was asleep, despite only asking for three. The story sparked a massive media frenzy and legal threats before Vlaeminck eventually admitted she had lied to avoid her father’s anger, having actually been awake and requested the full design. In internet culture, the image of her star-covered face is the ultimate symbol of a regrettable decision or a story that has spiraled out of control. It is commonly used to joke about unintended consequences, poor communication, or the absurdity of trying to cover up a mistake with an even bigger lie.