In 2009, Joel Madden was discriminated against because of his tattoos. While boarding a British Airways flight from London to Lisbon, the Good Charlotte frontman claimed he was ordered to hide his ... more 

In 2009, Joel Madden was discriminated against because of his tattoos. While boarding a British Airways flight from London to Lisbon, the Good Charlotte frontman claimed he was ordered to hide his tats or stay in the U.K. "Was just told by a british air person I can't get on the plane till I cover my tatts," he posted on Twitter. "I really actually am in shock he won't let me on the plane till I put long sleeves on." In the end, Madden complied. "yes i covered up to board the BA flight," he wrote. "I didn't want to miss it. And honestly i was embarrrassed all the people were staring and laughing! its not in the rules that i can find. my tatts arent offensive. looking into it. i havent felt this small since the first time i asked nic out." Fern/Splash News - July 23, 2011 less