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.

“Nigga-Rican” Tattoo

The wearer explains, “[It’s] who I am — Damn, I love this thing…”. But, like I said, I’m just a farm boy from a goat dairy, and while I totally appreciate the value and legitimacy of the tattoo, it would be very hard for me to say out loud. I don’t know if that makes me a wuss, but I start Systema tomorrow, so come and tell me that in a year you bastards!

Comments

2 responses to ““Nigga-Rican” Tattoo”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 08:53:15 by chong
    No way i never would have thought anyone had a similar idea as me, im getting China-Rican tattoed on me soon.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 12:15:57 by owned
    Hmm. Guess I should jump on the bandwagon and get my “Cracker-Rican” piece.

    There sure are a lot of us half-breeds 😉

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:23:17 by penski
    I’m the whitest G this side of the Atlantic, BWOYYYYY!

    *n

    Posted on 04-21-2006 04:23:41 by dumb fookers
    lol i am getting anti rican tated on me lol

    Posted on 04-24-2006 20:11:12 by ??
    Was this on the mixed race chart in the movie “Domino”?

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-20-2006 08:53:15 by chong
    No way i never would have thought anyone had a similar idea as me, im getting China-Rican tattoed on me soon.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 12:15:57 by owned
    Hmm. Guess I should jump on the bandwagon and get my “Cracker-Rican” piece.

    There sure are a lot of us half-breeds 😉

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:23:17 by penski
    I’m the whitest G this side of the Atlantic, BWOYYYYY!

    *n

    Posted on 04-21-2006 04:23:41 by dumb fookers
    lol i am getting anti rican tated on me lol

    Posted on 04-24-2006 20:11:12 by ??
    Was this on the mixed race chart in the movie “Domino”?

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