'Tan Mom' reflects on the moment that changed her life forever
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'Tan Mom' became a viral phenomenon in 2012 after being accused of bringing her five-year-old daughter into a tanning salon. The media attention and public scrutiny that ensued was incessant. Watch Patricia Krentcil reflect on what life has been like since her world turned upside down, on @VICE. About VICE: The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information. From every corner of the planet, our immersive, caustic, ground-breaking and often bizarre stories have changed the way people think about culture, crime, art, parties, fashion, protest, the internet and other subjects that don't even have names yet. Browse the growing library and discover corners of the world you never knew existed. Welcome to VICE. #TanMom #PatriciaKrentcil #VICE