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.

You stay classy, BME!

Ron Burgundy tattoo, care of Adam Lauricella at Graceland Tattoo in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Mmmmm… I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone! Come and see how good I look!

Comments

28 responses to “You stay classy, BME!”

  1. toddy Avatar

    …and smells of rich mahogany.

    WILL KICKS ARSE!

  2. gato Avatar
    gato

    60 % of the time, it works all the time… haha… sincerely, Tits MaGee

  3. mee ju Avatar
    mee ju

    omg, how crappy is this?!

  4. boy Avatar
    boy

    what’s that? you pooped in the refrigerator? you ate a whole wheel of cheese?!
    i’m not even mad, that’s amazing

  5. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    Sorry i dont speak spainish! haha
    Nice tattoo, there is something about his eyes though that aint right i think. Nice sorta glazed look on em though 🙂

  6. jenna Avatar

    “don’t act like your not impressed.”

    although, i’m not impressed at all with this tattoo.

  7. mee ju Avatar
    mee ju

    if you’ve seen the original photo, that tat is just bad

  8. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Keep in mind that you’re seeing the portrait fresh here, not healed — it will look VERY different healed.

  9. mee ju Avatar
    mee ju

    you’re right but i doubt, it will be more realistic. i wouldn’t had recognised ron burgundy, if you hadn’t said it shall be him.
    anyway, not my leg. bob tyrell can’t do every portrait around 😉

  10. Yo bitches Avatar
    Yo bitches

    i would never get this, but i commend brian ricci fror being so bold. kick ass.

  11. Brian Ricci Avatar

    1. yes.
    2. yes.
    3. omg.
    4. yes.
    5. if you look at the picture his eyes look exactly like that.
    6. yes.
    7. if you’ve seen the original photo that tat is actually exactly like it.
    8. yes.
    9. again. its exactly like the picture. and if you wouldnt have recognized the tattoo as ron burgundy you should stop watching movies and lock yourself in a room somewhere and just stop bothering people.
    10. thank you. it scares me a little that you know my real name.

  12. mee ju Avatar
    mee ju

    hey brian. i’m glad you like the tattoo you got.
    maybe you could just accept, that i’ve seen way more realistic portrait tattoos and would definitely not choose your inker to get that sort of tattoo

  13. Brian Ricci Avatar

    Your sentence structure is terrible. i can accept that.

  14. JENNA! Avatar

    THIS IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE GREATEST THING I KNOW OF! I SAY FUCK YEAH BRIAN OT MAKES YOU 872739871 MORE OF A BABE

  15. Jenni Avatar

    Hey Brian, I like your tattoo.

  16. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    LOVE IT!!!

    TOTAL CLASS ALL THE WAY!!!

  17. Kennifer Lopez Avatar

    it’s science, baby…

  18. Brian Ricci Avatar

    ah jeez. can you edit. because i realize that i read #6 wrong. they suck too. that is all.

  19. people suck Avatar
    people suck

    if you dont like this tattoo than get the fuck out. just because your to much of a pussy to admit that someone has a better tatoo or idea than yours. if you even have any tat’s fuck yeah brian

    G-Unbit

  20. Kelley Avatar
    Kelley

    People, Tats are personal. Leave him alone. Classy I love it Brian!

  21. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    hot damn that tat makes me wanna rip off my clothes and hump your leg! shit fire B!

  22. Chrissy Avatar

    Now that is sexy!!!! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! …takes balls.. BIG balls!!!

  23. mee ju Avatar
    mee ju

    ok brian, dann reden wir einfach ein _meiner_ sprache weiter, vielleicht gefällt dir mein satzbau dann besser.
    schade, dass du meine meinung nicht akzeptierst, aber damit kann ich leben. und wenn du jetzt noch mit deinem tattoo leben kannst, sind wir doch alle glücklich, nech?
    und es tut mir _unglaublich_ leid, dass ich schon bessere tattoos als deins gesehen hab, asche auf mein haupt! indem du mich beleidigst, wird dein tattoo nicht schöner 😛
    machs gut!

  24. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    mee ju is a douchebag. (i was born in germany you dipshit) DAMN THE MAN! SAVE THE EMPIRE!

  25. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I was born in Massachusetts…no? Nobody? Ok, well I love the tattoo. I love desk. I love lamp.

  26. Max Avatar

    wow….that’s really bad!!

  27. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    my burgendy tat shits on this!! This is terrible!!

  28. Rille Avatar
    Rille

    Nice idea but not a good tattoo…
    The artist should not have left the glasses at home that day…

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