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.

Could this really be the “World’s First Human Centipede Tattoo?”

This tattoo claims to be the “The World’s First Human Centipede Tattoo”, and I am tempted to believe it. Has anyone else gotten a tattoo inspired by the, not really a hit, movie “The Human Centipede“? If so let me know, we can check up on dates, cross check references and determine once and for all if this tattoo by  Jimmy Knuckles at Shaman Modifications in Austin is rightfully declared the world’s first “Human Centipede” tattoo!

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Comments

44 responses to “Could this really be the “World’s First Human Centipede Tattoo?””

  1. mung Avatar

    i must check out this movie!!!

  2. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    This seems more like a Mike Beer kinda tattoo.

  3. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    even if it is, is that really something to be proud of?

  4. Timothy Avatar

    This was already modblogged, by Rob I think.

  5. VOMIT Avatar

    it’s truly icky, I mean, human centipedes make me want to barf haha… though so do regular centipedes..

    I do not think I’ll be watching the movie

  6. chokehold Avatar

    Of all movies to get a tattoo about…

  7. meow Avatar
    meow

    I’ve seen this movie and all I have to say about the tattoo is “OH MY GOD”

  8. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    Fucking Awesome!!!

  9. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    I second the above, FUCKING AWESOME! I must see this movie.

  10. ScottNash Avatar
    ScottNash

    YES.

  11. Cortex Avatar
    Cortex

    Tempted to get one placed like a garter as a continuous centipede.. but this is pretty badass.

  12. Retrovertigo Avatar
    Retrovertigo

    I saw that trailer a little while back and afterward i felt physically sick to my stomach, you can’t unsee things, even fictional things.

  13. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh GOD this keeps haunting me! I didn’t even see the movie I just read the wikipedia page, and it makes me sick every time I think about it. I admire the screenwriter’s, um, creativity, but…. no shit re-digestion for me please!

  14. jakemindsnared Avatar
    jakemindsnared

    damn i gotta red this movie! Have heard bout it! Restricted in australia! Must download it this arvo! Woo love the tatt! Haha explain that one to yous mum! Haha

  15. Tia Avatar
    Tia

    This looks like a lionsgate film if i ever saw one… *eye roll*

  16. Kimmie Avatar
    Kimmie

    I have one (properly placed above my asscrack) but this was circulating before I got mine =D

  17. retro_vertigo Avatar
    retro_vertigo

    ive seen this tattoo before… possibly on modblog already… either way makes me ashamed i have yet to see the movie…

  18. Kalinkina Avatar

    Hahaha! This is awesome.

  19. MissCherry Avatar
    MissCherry

    one word sean: LOVE!!!!!!

  20. andraea Avatar

    I had to IMDB and Wikipedia the movie after seeing this post… and now I don’t know if I’m going to be able to sleep tonight.

    Suffices to say I won’t ever watch the movie (although the linework on the tattoo is kinda nice…)

  21. jimmieknuckles Avatar
    jimmieknuckles

    its jimmieknuckles, just saying.i dont dig on the “Y”. the tattoo is on a projectionist at the alamo theatre here in austin , and as far as he, i, or anyone i have had contact with associated with the film know, it is the first. but no one really cares about dates. its dope, and hes quite happy with it, thats pretty much all i care about.

  22. Ralex Avatar

    i just downloaded the movie and apperentlly its mad by a dutch guy, Felling alittle less proud about my etnichity , its a pretty fyucked up movie uncomfortable to watch.

  23. Patrik Avatar
    Patrik

    IIIIIIIIIIIII LOVE it !

  24. Letty Avatar

    my friend told me about this film, i just saw the trailer… pretty messed up. eughh.

  25. rachel dread Avatar
    rachel dread

    Wasn’t this already posted? Mistakes happen but still…

  26. Mish Impossible Avatar

    Yeah, I’d recommend watching this movie on an empty stomach.

  27. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    I wouldn’t recommend watching this movie at all. EVER.

  28. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    i own this movie and have watched it many a time! and i can honestly say this is one of the most badass tattoos ever!! lol ive been considering getting an abstract portrait tattoo from the movie to go on my horror leg, but i dont think it would be as cool as this one is!!! big high five and definate props to the person that got this!

  29. ShayShay Avatar
    ShayShay

    This movie is pretty awesome. I definitely can’t wait for the next.

  30. a revenant Avatar

    while the first movie looked like it was going to be phenomenal, i was disappointed that there wasn’t more gore. the second installment, however, i am most definitely looking forward to…

    as for this tattoo: grade-a bad ass

    -em

  31. M.Sphinx Avatar
    M.Sphinx

    I have never laughed out loud so much than when I saw the movie, that is until I saw this tattoo.

  32. Lizface Avatar
    Lizface

    More like “worlds only” haha. I need to get round to seeing that film

  33. Leilani Rose Avatar

    Ok so, maybe Im just fucking weird, but I ate while I was watching this movie. I thought the movie was so ridiculously lame that it was in turn awesome. I think its completely worth watching, like any other amazingly horrible horror movie. If you havent seen it watch it, if you have a weak stomach just dont eat first haha

  34. Vick von Engel Avatar

    THEYRE MAKING THIS A TRILOGY! the 2nd one is due out later this year 😀

  35. sadpanda Avatar
    sadpanda
  36. Joe Walton Avatar
    Joe Walton

    As soon as I saw the picture…..I was like. OMG……Epic.

  37. Miss Jay Avatar
    Miss Jay

    Haha! I just finished that movie like an hour ago and of course.
    Where else am i going to find a human centipede tattoo besides bme.
    Awesome =)

  38. trip Avatar
    trip

    my ex watched the movie over and over again. i wish this movie never even got made its to sick, saw, jason and the old nightmare on elm street movies are far better. i will never watch this movie because there is a rule u should never go ass to mouth and i’m a triplet. so i don’t like even thinking about that.

  39. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Totally watching this movie now…

  40. Lottie Avatar
    Lottie

    Haha, I love this movie. : D

  41. Ceviche Avatar
    Ceviche

    I love it ! 😉

  42. bud Avatar

    dakota is my boy, but he smells funny..

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