Jared Leto’s Joker tattoos in Suicide Squad were controversial, but none more so than the word “Damaged” written across his forehead. Director David Ayer has been responding to DC fans on Twitter lately, and admitted that the tattoo took things a little too far.

“Yes I have to fall on that sword,” Ayer said to a fan asking if the “Damaged” tattoo was his idea. “It was one step too far,” he admitted.

Yes I have to fall on that sword. It was one step too far. https://t.co/WE80aWUTwy — David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) September 24, 2018

That being said, Ayer still likes it and explained the reasoning behind the tattoo:

I like it. In my mind it was meant for Batman after he smashed Joker teeth for killing Jason Todd, some people found it alienating. Originality and faithfulness to the canon are often at odds. Batman and Joker are my two favorite characters ever. https://t.co/V0JjHa8rb9 — David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) September 24, 2018

Ayer has continually reflected on what he’d do differently if he could do Suicide Squad all over again. Making The Joker the main villain is something he’s mentioned multiple times. Now, we can probably also add removing the “Damaged” tattoo to his list.

Last weekend, Ayer also admitted that the theatrical cut of Suicide Squad was “very different” than the original cut of the movie.

If you weren’t a fan of Jared Leto’s Joker look, would removing the “Damaged” tattoo be enough to make you more of a fan? Let me know in the comments below.