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.

Geeks in love, and geeks not…

These two very much in love Star Trek fans got matching TNG badges to celebrate their two year anniversary (see also: happy Trek fan tattoo, and Data’s signature tattoo) by Randy at The Body Shop in Slidell, LA.

Brad on the other hand has been dealt a far harsher hand by Cupid, with his “Fuck Love” tattoo by Miguel at Body and Soul in Jersey City, NJ.

Edit/update: I noticed this in my queue, so I figured I might as well add it to this entry since it matches the theme. “FOREVER” and “&EVER” inner lip tattoos, as done by Jay at Bulldog in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Comments

16 responses to “Geeks in love, and geeks not…”

  1. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    …BRILLIANT..

  2. nematzz Avatar

    the last one’s cute 😛

  3. toothpaste Avatar

    whatever. my trekkie tattoo trumps all hahaha.

  4. Glynnavyre Avatar
    Glynnavyre

    Awww…Star Trek love!!

  5. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    The first one is so cute! And I really like the second in an odd sorta evil way ha. And the last is such a sweet sentiment, with their tattoos touching when they kiss ^^

  6. vespa.lover Avatar
    vespa.lover

    I think my favorite is the second one. As much as I love really complicated beautiful designs, I think there’s a lot to be said for simplicity and minimalism. It helps that it’s snarky, too.

  7. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Can someone say “Imzadi?”

    /trek geek

  8. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar
    Viking’s Valkyrie

    Although I don’t agree with the sentiment I really do like “fuck love”

  9. Michelle the robot Avatar

    <3 Bradd didn’t even know his fuck love tattoo was on here until i told him hehe <3

  10. xGoonx Avatar

    if you are curious to know what that tattoo is about, then read the entry for it. may be a few pages back but it is there. and no, i did not know. thanks michelle for the heads up.

  11. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Awwwwwww why cant i find a Trekkie guy?? And one that likes tats lol. severe lack in this country

  12. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    That’s AMAZING!!!!!! I just tried to persaude my boyfriend to do that… but he’s not having it *cries*

  13. SARAH PANIC Avatar

    yay louisiana! 🙂

  14. possessed Avatar

    I really like the fuck love tattoo. It’s a really effective, simple design.

  15. e Avatar

    I am amused with the concept and the fact that inner lips are not permanent. Oxymoron.

  16. Anna Avatar

    I think lip tattoo’s are so simple yet unique. There one of my favorite tattooed places on the body.

    All are goreous though.

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