Carl Quion, the owner of Taragis Takoyaki shop, revealed that their April Fools’ tattoo challenge is scripted.
The founder of Taragis disclosed in a vlog that they had planned the prank since 2013 and that they knew all along Ramil Albano, the person who took on their challenge.
Truth About Taragis Tattoo Issue
Taragis Admits ‘April Fools’ Prank’ Was Scripted
TARAGIS – The founder of the Takoyaki shop admitted that their April Fools’ challenge, which became popular on social media on April 1, 2024, was scripted.
To recall, people felt sorry for Ramil Albano, thinking he was tricked by Taragis Takoyaki Shop, which is owned by Carl Quion. However, he had a tattoo of the shop’s logo on his forehead since March 28, based on Quion’s revelation.
“Bakit sa noo? Dahil kung hindi sa noo ay mawawalan lang ng saysay ang tattoo dahil wala nang nakakawili pa sa isang brand logo na nakatatak sa noo ng isang tao,” he said. “Oo, nagsinungaling ako sa inyo at gusto kong humingi ng tawad. Dinala namin kayo rito sa isang malaking marketing stunt na may iba’t ibang klaseng emosyon, diskusyon, at pagpapakitang tao,” he added.
Quion shared this amid the potential consequences he might face from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), which was considering canceling their business name registration. He might also face charges for his marketing trick.
Some internet users also felt disappointed when they found out their sympathy for Albano was misplaced. “Grabe yung Taragis issue noh? Ganito na ba talaga ka forda clout ang mga tao? Di naman yun “marketing strategy” lang. Downright panloloko na talaga ginawa nila. Nung nag video na drama eme pa sila, ang cringey na nun. Tapos ito ngayon w/ the “revelation” eme. Asking sorry again,” one netizen commented.
Meanwhile, netizens are unsure whether he will still receive the promised financial aid and free services from the following: P100,000 from Project Glow Up, P10,000 from Boss Philippines, P5,000 from Micchiatos Coffee, P1000 from PONG’s Buffalo, free services forever from Boss Suave Barbershop, an iPhone from GppPower GadgetShop, P5000 from Cartel Studio, P10,000 from ChizMozza, and cash and food from 3S Siblings Food House.