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.

Always tip your artist.

From the “There has to be more to this story” department, several news sources have picked up on this sordid little nugget.

A North Carolina resident was apparently scheduled to have a tattoo done by an acquaintance of his, yet inexplicably, a fight broke out between the two.

This, however, was no ordinary donnybrook; the man seeking the tattoo ended up not only getting his ears cut off, but was also castrated with a butcher’s knife. Then, without even so much as an aftercare sheet, he was thrown into a car and instructed to leave.

Thankfully, he’s recovering well in a Winston-Salem hospital, and his alleged attackers have since been charged.

At press time, Mr. Blonde could not be reached for comment.

Comments

6 responses to “Always tip your artist.”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-13-2006 21:51:04 by BWD\’s TATT²
    OH COME ON you cheap fucking kids. TIP YOUR *tattoo* ARTIST (UNLESS it’s the shop owner.)
    Example: Would YOU tip Jonathan Antin (BRAVO Channel’s “BLOWOUT”) for a haircut? Duhhh, NO! For being an EGOTISTICAL ASSHOLE maybe. (But don’t EVER tip people for the sake of just “being themselves” unless it is REALLY amusing.

    …UNLESS

    Posted on 03-13-2006 21:54:03 by bWd¹sTATT³
    The man’s right.

    (Not just because he’s my boss.)

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-13-2006 21:51:04 by BWD\’s TATT²
    OH COME ON you cheap fucking kids. TIP YOUR *tattoo* ARTIST (UNLESS it’s the shop owner.)
    Example: Would YOU tip Jonathan Antin (BRAVO Channel’s “BLOWOUT”) for a haircut? Duhhh, NO! For being an EGOTISTICAL ASSHOLE maybe. (But don’t EVER tip people for the sake of just “being themselves” unless it is REALLY amusing.

    …UNLESS

    Posted on 03-13-2006 21:54:03 by bWd¹sTATT³
    The man’s right.

    (Not just because he’s my boss.)

  3. Alexis Avatar
    Alexis

    Hooray, Winston! I guss the Dirty South is not always known for its hospitality. Hope that didn’t happen in my Tattoo Shop!

  4. Alexis Avatar
    Alexis

    Hooray, Winston! I guss the Dirty South is not always known for its hospitality. Hope that didn’t happen in my Tattoo Shop!

  5. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    Ha, I love Reservoir Dogs

  6. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    Ha, I love Reservoir Dogs

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