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.

STFU and Read!

This tattoo (by Bruce at Body Art Tattoo, Newport Beach, CA) has to be one of my favourites of recent months. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this sprayed on a wall around Toronto, along with “Think, Please!” Toronto graffiti artists are quite special.

Read more for another photo..

I’ve wanted my knuckles tattooed for years, so after a few days of internal struggle and a few drinks I decided to go for it! I think that people nowadays are getting lazier and are less informed, so my tattoos are a reminder to me and everyone else to educate yourself and read more!

If I could afford to have my books shipped over from England, I would definitely do as I’m told..

“Ink 4 Vida” by Dr. Quinn, also working from Body Art Tattoo.

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Comments

134 responses to “STFU and Read!”

  1. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    LOVE her tattoo. I hope more people heed its message!

  2. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    LOVE her tattoo. I hope more people heed its message!

  3. Dr. Quinn Avatar
    Dr. Quinn

    thanks guys! 🙂 My microdermals are by John Joyce, and the handsome dude next to me works at our shop in Newport Beach, come visit us and get some work!
    you’re all so sweet.

  4. Dr. Quinn Avatar
    Dr. Quinn

    thanks guys! 🙂 My microdermals are by John Joyce, and the handsome dude next to me works at our shop in Newport Beach, come visit us and get some work!
    you’re all so sweet.

  5. Dr. Quinn Avatar
    Dr. Quinn

    thanks guys! 🙂 My microdermals are by John Joyce, and the handsome dude next to me works at our shop in Newport Beach, come visit us and get some work!
    you’re all so sweet.

  6. Dr. Quinn Avatar
    Dr. Quinn

    thanks guys! 🙂 My microdermals are by John Joyce, and the handsome dude next to me works at our shop in Newport Beach, come visit us and get some work!
    you’re all so sweet.

  7. Jp Avatar
    Jp

    ‘Read more’ is a graffiti artist from the new york area, which is probably why you’ve seen it spray painted around any major city in north america.

    http://www.robotswillkill.com/graffiti/showgraff.php?artist_id=1667

  8. Jp Avatar
    Jp

    ‘Read more’ is a graffiti artist from the new york area, which is probably why you’ve seen it spray painted around any major city in north america.

    http://www.robotswillkill.com/graffiti/showgraff.php?artist_id=1667

  9. Steph-knee Avatar

    Knitzy Suicide!! One of my favourite suicide girls, such a lovely curvy body and beautiful hair and mods!! I love the knuckle tatts – everyone should read more, I’m sick of most people my age (early 20′s) being thick as pig-shit! Modblog is a pleasing exception to most of my peers however 🙂

  10. Steph-knee Avatar

    Knitzy Suicide!! One of my favourite suicide girls, such a lovely curvy body and beautiful hair and mods!! I love the knuckle tatts – everyone should read more, I’m sick of most people my age (early 20′s) being thick as pig-shit! Modblog is a pleasing exception to most of my peers however 🙂

  11. Laurel Avatar

    This reminds me of a story my friend told me just last night.

    He was doing laundry in a laundramat and he happens to be black. Well, a woman came in and looks at him and then asks “Why are you reading?” No, not “What.” Not “Why THAT book.” But actually “Why are you reading?”

    He says it was the first time he actually had to walk away from a situation because he had nothing to say.

  12. Laurel Avatar

    This reminds me of a story my friend told me just last night.

    He was doing laundry in a laundramat and he happens to be black. Well, a woman came in and looks at him and then asks “Why are you reading?” No, not “What.” Not “Why THAT book.” But actually “Why are you reading?”

    He says it was the first time he actually had to walk away from a situation because he had nothing to say.

  13. goomy Avatar

    that’s a great tattoo, I love it! That’s probably what I’d tattoo if I were ever to tattoo my knuckles. And she’s so gorgeous, the blue fits her so well.

  14. goomy Avatar

    that’s a great tattoo, I love it! That’s probably what I’d tattoo if I were ever to tattoo my knuckles. And she’s so gorgeous, the blue fits her so well.

  15. leavemeout Avatar

    girl is too cute, knuckle tats design/message = awesome

  16. leavemeout Avatar

    girl is too cute, knuckle tats design/message = awesome

  17. lost raevyn Avatar

    Gorgeous girl! The tattoo is awesome as well, I love it.

  18. lost raevyn Avatar

    Gorgeous girl! The tattoo is awesome as well, I love it.

  19. Tini Avatar
    Tini

    She’s fucking goooorgeous.

  20. Tini Avatar
    Tini

    She’s fucking goooorgeous.

  21. Rosaria Avatar
    Rosaria

    I really want to concentrate on the concept of the tatt but all I can concentrate is her. what a gorgeous specimin!

  22. Rosaria Avatar
    Rosaria

    I really want to concentrate on the concept of the tatt but all I can concentrate is her. what a gorgeous specimin!

  23. Telyn Avatar

    I think I’m in love…

    Oppositronic – Y’know, when I think about it logically, I understand that apart from the desire to read again there’s no need to keep books you’ve read. I’m a far from logical person, however; I love my stacks of books, however much they might clutter up my room. My favourite words at my fingertips. 🙂

  24. Telyn Avatar

    I think I’m in love…

    Oppositronic – Y’know, when I think about it logically, I understand that apart from the desire to read again there’s no need to keep books you’ve read. I’m a far from logical person, however; I love my stacks of books, however much they might clutter up my room. My favourite words at my fingertips. 🙂

  25. nash Avatar
    nash

    read books is a graffiti artist hes known for roof tops with skulls either side and slogans such as read more books etc hes pretty good if someones wrote that previously sorry, i couldnt be bothered reading all comments

  26. nash Avatar
    nash

    read books is a graffiti artist hes known for roof tops with skulls either side and slogans such as read more books etc hes pretty good if someones wrote that previously sorry, i couldnt be bothered reading all comments

  27. wtfcupcakes Avatar
    wtfcupcakes

    aww, quinn!

    i love the knuckles, and i miss her a whole lot 🙁

  28. wtfcupcakes Avatar
    wtfcupcakes

    aww, quinn!

    i love the knuckles, and i miss her a whole lot 🙁

  29. praxis Avatar
    praxis

    I’m a sucker for clever knuckle-dusters, especially ones that mention books. My tattoo artist in oregon has “bookworm” on her knuckles. Basically the reason I fell in love with her, in addition to her being amazing with a tattoo gun.

  30. praxis Avatar
    praxis

    I’m a sucker for clever knuckle-dusters, especially ones that mention books. My tattoo artist in oregon has “bookworm” on her knuckles. Basically the reason I fell in love with her, in addition to her being amazing with a tattoo gun.

  31. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Love it.
    Also, she’s hot 🙂

  32. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Love it.
    Also, she’s hot 🙂

  33. vampryixie Avatar
    vampryixie

    ha ha! I totally agree! People SHOULD read more! Thats very creative and cute!

  34. vampryixie Avatar
    vampryixie

    ha ha! I totally agree! People SHOULD read more! Thats very creative and cute!

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