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.

Not funny…

You’ll find that it’s rare for me to say I don’t like a tattoo. I’m cool with anything from little roses and dolphins and stars on up to large radical custom work… But I’ve got to admit that these “EXIT ONLY” tattoos rub me the wrong way.

Seriously, it’s not funny or witty at all. And if you ever find your chubby homophobe ass in a situation where all that’s protecting you from anal rape is that tattoo, you can pretty much bet on it backfiring terribly and doing little to defend you.

See, that’s a better way to do it…

Comments

6 responses to “Not funny…”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

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    Posted on 12-20-2005 14:51:07 by Hahaha
    “And if you ever find your chubby homophobe ass in a situation where all that’s protecting you from anal rape is that tattoo, you can pretty much bet on it backfiring terribly and doing little to defend you.”

    I have to agree with the backfiring terribly…seriously, rotf

    Posted on 12-20-2005 15:01:13 by Back door Betty
    And I guess its ‘fitting’ that he has an elastic waistband. As he waistline expands he can advertise his ‘uniqueness’ even more so. what a cheeseball…..and a crap tattoo at that…

    Posted on 12-20-2005 17:25:15 by Backdoor Betty #2
    His weight isn’t a problem. His tattoo is.

    Posted on 12-21-2005 07:51:15 by Tafi
    OK, I don’t appreciate the “sentiment” behind the tattoo. But he is expressing himself, and he has the right to do that whether we agree with his ideas or not. I am all for free self- expression

    Posted on 12-21-2005 12:14:43 by anon
    sure he has a right to wear a “i’m no fag” banner if he really feels it’s so important, but that doesn’t make it something admirable.

    Posted on 12-21-2005 15:34:59 by annonymous
    I think he is just advertising that his hole is exit only, which is fine.

    I only have a problem with it, if he has a problem with tattoos that depict anal sex, or at least elude to it.

    Posted on 12-21-2005 18:53:00 by Back Door Betty #3
    Yeah, but who is he advertising to? Women-who don’t want to fuck him anyway? Men-who don’t want to fuck him anyway? Its not a very good tattoo(the inking look heavy and not very nuanced) and the idea is just kind of juvenile. But your right, even lame guys with elastic waistbands have the right to express themselves….

    Posted on 12-22-2005 03:46:57 by Not so Clever
    It’s actually because he never wants to have is core body temperature taken anally.

    Posted on 12-22-2005 05:27:55 by herekittykitty
    That tat may actually inspire butt-pirates!

    Posted on 12-25-2005 03:02:40 by squire_jons
    I don’t see how an “exit only” tat is necessarily homophobic.

    Some guys just don’t like having things stuck up their asses, be it another man’s penis, a girlfriend’s tongue or a doctor’s gloved finger.

    I don’t think it should automatically be considered something homophobic.

    Posted on 12-30-2005 21:18:27 by outmywindow
    ^^^ So that’s actually just an anti-prostate check tattoo?

    What do you bet though, the first thing out of the guy’s mouth when he’s with a woman is “Wanna try some anal?” (referring to her ass of course)

    Posted on 01-05-2006 12:08:24 by loli
    so it’s okay for people to get tattoos that say “eat up” or whatever on their pussy, but not exit only on their ass? whatever.

  2. fre_k Avatar

    ‘Kiss my irish ass’? last time I was in Ireland they deffinatly said arse, not ass.

  3. tinyy Avatar
    tinyy

    yeah we say arse or hole in ireland not ass…..thats more american slang than irish,and we think lepracaun and luck o the irish tattoo’s is a load of stereotype nonsence aswell………….so quit it your only fitting a stereotype by getting one!!

  4. xion Avatar
    xion

    most exit only tattoos (i have seen) are on woman to
    express how they feel about the act of anal sex.

    Many woman feel its degrading .

  5. Em Avatar
    Em

    A sexual act is only degrading if the relationship in which it’s being performed is unbalanced. And perhaps if you feel like that you ought to get the fuck out of said relationship. Say “I just don’t like anal”, fine, but don’t make other stupid excuses.
    Regarding the tattoo, homophobia is my biggest bugbear. Happily, I’m guessing that a guy with a homophobic tattoo is a guy likely to end up in jail for behaving like an total twat illegally, so it’s all good 🙂

  6. Sareff Avatar
    Sareff

    the exit only may be a reference to a type o negative song, “I Like Goils”, that’s the only way i’d ever find it remotely amusing, and dave king from flogging molly says ass, they even did a song called “Kiss my Irish Ass”

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