A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

This is a “STUPID” tattoo

…But will he regret it? By Derick Allen at Skin Deep Tattoos at Winter Haven, FL.

Sorry, I do not have an answer right now to your “why” questions.

EDIT: I just got the following note to share:

He had been thinking of this tattoo for two years and finally did it… Derrick Allen at Skin Deep Tattoos here in Winterhaven, FL said — and I quote — “if you’re stupid enough to do that, I will do it for free”, and then it was all done. There were thirteen people in the booth with camera phones, digital cameras… it was crazy! People were calling friends saying “dude, you won’t believe this…” It was the best… he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming including “something” down the side of his nose and a bullet hole on the back of his head. Everywhere we go people try washing it off, and take pictures with their phones to send to friends! It’s great!

Anyway, I posted loads of stuff today here so don’t be mad if I take tomorrow off (from ModBlog). That said, I’m working on adding some guest bloggers here, so maybe there’ll be posts other than my bursts of rambling and random pictures soon.

Comments

560 responses to “This is a “STUPID” tattoo”

  1. Louder Avatar
    Louder

    I was in a Sports Bar in Winter Haven 12/24/08 and this guy was in the next booth.

    Normal looking guy, normal clothes, normal looking girl.
    STUPID on his forehead – F*** OFF on the back of his head.

    Still can’t beleive it . . . . . . .

  2. Louder Avatar
    Louder

    I was in a Sports Bar in Winter Haven 12/24/08 and this guy was in the next booth.

    Normal looking guy, normal clothes, normal looking girl.
    STUPID on his forehead – F*** OFF on the back of his head.

    Still can’t beleive it . . . . . . .

  3. jermya Avatar
    jermya

    ya i have met this guy five or six times in Winter Haven.The tattoo artists lives a few houses down from my.

  4. jermya Avatar
    jermya

    ya i have met this guy five or six times in Winter Haven.The tattoo artists lives a few houses down from my.

  5. jermya Avatar
    jermya

    ya i have met this guy five or six times in Winter Haven.The tattoo artists lives a few houses down from my.

  6. jermya Avatar
    jermya

    ya i have met this guy five or six times in Winter Haven.The tattoo artists lives a few houses down from my.

  7. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    People like the guy with the “stupid” tattoo amuse me, while those who get bent out of shape over those who recognize what a stupid and shortsighted decision this was. For example, Ashley wrote:

    “get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?”

    In other words, she believes that you cannot have a negative opinion on an action without believing a person is being judgmental. Does this mean that everytime Ashley forms a negative opinion about someone’s actions she’s judging the person’s entire self? Yes, apparently! Why else would she jump to so many conclusions on the philosophy of others unless she herself operated under that very same philosophy?

    I don’t mean to single Ashley out because that mentality is being shown all over these comments.

  8. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    People like the guy with the “stupid” tattoo amuse me, while those who get bent out of shape over those who recognize what a stupid and shortsighted decision this was. For example, Ashley wrote:

    “get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?”

    In other words, she believes that you cannot have a negative opinion on an action without believing a person is being judgmental. Does this mean that everytime Ashley forms a negative opinion about someone’s actions she’s judging the person’s entire self? Yes, apparently! Why else would she jump to so many conclusions on the philosophy of others unless she herself operated under that very same philosophy?

    I don’t mean to single Ashley out because that mentality is being shown all over these comments.

  9. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    People like the guy with the “stupid” tattoo amuse me, while those who get bent out of shape over those who recognize what a stupid and shortsighted decision this was. For example, Ashley wrote:

    “get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?”

    In other words, she believes that you cannot have a negative opinion on an action without believing a person is being judgmental. Does this mean that everytime Ashley forms a negative opinion about someone’s actions she’s judging the person’s entire self? Yes, apparently! Why else would she jump to so many conclusions on the philosophy of others unless she herself operated under that very same philosophy?

    I don’t mean to single Ashley out because that mentality is being shown all over these comments.

  10. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    People like the guy with the “stupid” tattoo amuse me, while those who get bent out of shape over those who recognize what a stupid and shortsighted decision this was. For example, Ashley wrote:

    “get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?”

    In other words, she believes that you cannot have a negative opinion on an action without believing a person is being judgmental. Does this mean that everytime Ashley forms a negative opinion about someone’s actions she’s judging the person’s entire self? Yes, apparently! Why else would she jump to so many conclusions on the philosophy of others unless she herself operated under that very same philosophy?

    I don’t mean to single Ashley out because that mentality is being shown all over these comments.

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