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.

Marie Antoinette Tattoo

I thought posting this might be a good way to kick off gay pride week here in Toronto. “Bros before Hos” is a gay motto, right? Seriously though, this presumably straight dude tattoo is by Joe Spino at Chrome Lotus in Orlando, FL.

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28 responses to “Marie Antoinette Tattoo”

  1. d357r0y Avatar
    d357r0y

    that is pure fucking class

  2. d357r0y Avatar
    d357r0y

    that is pure fucking class

  3. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    Pride for Toronto is THIS Saturday! Nice tattoo, and I think it can be used as a straight motto as well in my opinon.

  4. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    Pride for Toronto is THIS Saturday! Nice tattoo, and I think it can be used as a straight motto as well in my opinon.

  5. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    I’ve never heard of Bro’s Before Hos used as a gay motto. It makes sense, but i’ve always heard straight dudes use it. Like to imply that friends are more important than women.

  6. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    I’ve never heard of Bro’s Before Hos used as a gay motto. It makes sense, but i’ve always heard straight dudes use it. Like to imply that friends are more important than women.

  7. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I hate that motto. but it’s a cool tattoo anyway.

  8. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I hate that motto. but it’s a cool tattoo anyway.

  9. sewsweet Avatar
    sewsweet

    i never even thought of that as a “gay” motto, but it could make sense i suppose 😉

  10. sewsweet Avatar
    sewsweet

    i never even thought of that as a “gay” motto, but it could make sense i suppose 😉

  11. Kathrine Wheel Avatar
    Kathrine Wheel

    Wow, thats a nice piece, love the line work.

  12. Kathrine Wheel Avatar
    Kathrine Wheel

    Wow, thats a nice piece, love the line work.

  13. . Avatar
    .

    my ex used to say it a lot meaning “if you’re in the hospital with broken bones and my friend is having a bad day, i’ll be with my friend.”

  14. . Avatar
    .

    my ex used to say it a lot meaning “if you’re in the hospital with broken bones and my friend is having a bad day, i’ll be with my friend.”

  15. PaleCheekedAngel Avatar
    PaleCheekedAngel

    Is that for real a gay motto? ‘Cause some of the fraternity brothers around here use it…

  16. PaleCheekedAngel Avatar
    PaleCheekedAngel

    Is that for real a gay motto? ‘Cause some of the fraternity brothers around here use it…

  17. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    I love the way the hair is done, the black fading to white.

  18. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    I love the way the hair is done, the black fading to white.

  19. Jimmy Van Avatar
    Jimmy Van

    Looks cool, except ho technically doesn’t have an e at the end of it (according to my dictionary, anyway). But I guess so many people spell it incorrectly, the mistake is forgivable?

    Ot maybe I’m misinterpreting it, and he really hates gardening?

  20. Jimmy Van Avatar
    Jimmy Van

    Looks cool, except ho technically doesn’t have an e at the end of it (according to my dictionary, anyway). But I guess so many people spell it incorrectly, the mistake is forgivable?

    Ot maybe I’m misinterpreting it, and he really hates gardening?

  21. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    To be clear I’m totally joking about the gay motto thing!!!!

  22. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    To be clear I’m totally joking about the gay motto thing!!!!

  23. Leeanne Avatar
    Leeanne

    Haha, I was just about to ask if I was the only one who got your joke.

  24. Leeanne Avatar
    Leeanne

    Haha, I was just about to ask if I was the only one who got your joke.

  25. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I got the joke. 🙂

  26. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I got the joke. 🙂

  27. Ally Beans Avatar
    Ally Beans

    though i cant say the whole “bros before hoes” thing is appealing to me, the shading in it makes it really neat. also the comment about hating gardening made me giggle.

  28. Ally Beans Avatar
    Ally Beans

    though i cant say the whole “bros before hoes” thing is appealing to me, the shading in it makes it really neat. also the comment about hating gardening made me giggle.

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