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.

This is a “STUPID” tattoo

…But will he regret it? By Derick Allen at Skin Deep Tattoos at Winter Haven, FL.

Sorry, I do not have an answer right now to your “why” questions.

EDIT: I just got the following note to share:

He had been thinking of this tattoo for two years and finally did it… Derrick Allen at Skin Deep Tattoos here in Winterhaven, FL said — and I quote — “if you’re stupid enough to do that, I will do it for free”, and then it was all done. There were thirteen people in the booth with camera phones, digital cameras… it was crazy! People were calling friends saying “dude, you won’t believe this…” It was the best… he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming including “something” down the side of his nose and a bullet hole on the back of his head. Everywhere we go people try washing it off, and take pictures with their phones to send to friends! It’s great!

Anyway, I posted loads of stuff today here so don’t be mad if I take tomorrow off (from ModBlog). That said, I’m working on adding some guest bloggers here, so maybe there’ll be posts other than my bursts of rambling and random pictures soon.

Comments

560 responses to “This is a “STUPID” tattoo”

  1. badhairdo Avatar
    badhairdo

    In any case, I cannot think of likely situation surrounding this tattoo wherein he would be the sort of fellow I’d like to meet at all, let alone get to know.

    the good thing about being modded is that it really does sort the wheat from the chaff. It saves dissappointment because the ones that are not worth knowing are put off by your appearance in the first instance. I see it as a filter.

  2. badhairdo Avatar
    badhairdo

    In any case, I cannot think of likely situation surrounding this tattoo wherein he would be the sort of fellow I’d like to meet at all, let alone get to know.

    the good thing about being modded is that it really does sort the wheat from the chaff. It saves dissappointment because the ones that are not worth knowing are put off by your appearance in the first instance. I see it as a filter.

  3. deliriousduckie Avatar
    deliriousduckie

    Hehe, that’s that town my boyfriend lives in for now…I should ask him to keep an eye out for this guy!

    xD

  4. deliriousduckie Avatar
    deliriousduckie

    Hehe, that’s that town my boyfriend lives in for now…I should ask him to keep an eye out for this guy!

    xD

  5. deliriousduckie Avatar
    deliriousduckie

    Hehe, that’s that town my boyfriend lives in for now…I should ask him to keep an eye out for this guy!

    xD

  6. deliriousduckie Avatar
    deliriousduckie

    Hehe, that’s that town my boyfriend lives in for now…I should ask him to keep an eye out for this guy!

    xD

  7. N Money Avatar
    N Money

    I only hope, for his sake, that he is independantly wealthy, as he will never get a job again. I know I would never hire or even give my business to someone advertising their stupidity. Those who are calling this clever irony clearly do not understand what makes something properly ironic.

  8. N Money Avatar
    N Money

    I only hope, for his sake, that he is independantly wealthy, as he will never get a job again. I know I would never hire or even give my business to someone advertising their stupidity. Those who are calling this clever irony clearly do not understand what makes something properly ironic.

  9. N Money Avatar
    N Money

    I only hope, for his sake, that he is independantly wealthy, as he will never get a job again. I know I would never hire or even give my business to someone advertising their stupidity. Those who are calling this clever irony clearly do not understand what makes something properly ironic.

  10. N Money Avatar
    N Money

    I only hope, for his sake, that he is independantly wealthy, as he will never get a job again. I know I would never hire or even give my business to someone advertising their stupidity. Those who are calling this clever irony clearly do not understand what makes something properly ironic.

  11. Joe Avatar

    If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.

  12. Joe Avatar

    If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.

  13. Joe Avatar

    If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.

  14. Joe Avatar

    If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.

  15. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    For all of you who are getting your knickers in a knot about someone judging this guy, I present another way to thinking about being judgemental. It is human nature to form opinions about someone when we see them, that is why everyone says first impressions are so important. What really matters though, is what we do with these opinions and judgements. If you take your negative opinions and stop there, then, in my opinion, you are being intolerant. You are letting an uninformed first impression take over your total thoughts about a person. And thats not fair to anyone, including yourself. If you let these things rule you, you will miss out on having some amazing friends.

  16. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    For all of you who are getting your knickers in a knot about someone judging this guy, I present another way to thinking about being judgemental. It is human nature to form opinions about someone when we see them, that is why everyone says first impressions are so important. What really matters though, is what we do with these opinions and judgements. If you take your negative opinions and stop there, then, in my opinion, you are being intolerant. You are letting an uninformed first impression take over your total thoughts about a person. And thats not fair to anyone, including yourself. If you let these things rule you, you will miss out on having some amazing friends.

  17. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    For all of you who are getting your knickers in a knot about someone judging this guy, I present another way to thinking about being judgemental. It is human nature to form opinions about someone when we see them, that is why everyone says first impressions are so important. What really matters though, is what we do with these opinions and judgements. If you take your negative opinions and stop there, then, in my opinion, you are being intolerant. You are letting an uninformed first impression take over your total thoughts about a person. And thats not fair to anyone, including yourself. If you let these things rule you, you will miss out on having some amazing friends.

  18. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    For all of you who are getting your knickers in a knot about someone judging this guy, I present another way to thinking about being judgemental. It is human nature to form opinions about someone when we see them, that is why everyone says first impressions are so important. What really matters though, is what we do with these opinions and judgements. If you take your negative opinions and stop there, then, in my opinion, you are being intolerant. You are letting an uninformed first impression take over your total thoughts about a person. And thats not fair to anyone, including yourself. If you let these things rule you, you will miss out on having some amazing friends.

  19. secretdesiresx Avatar

    i think it’s hilarious. i want to be his friend.

  20. secretdesiresx Avatar

    i think it’s hilarious. i want to be his friend.

  21. secretdesiresx Avatar

    i think it’s hilarious. i want to be his friend.

  22. secretdesiresx Avatar

    i think it’s hilarious. i want to be his friend.

  23. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    “If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.” haha yeah he could grow some bangs

    you all need to relax… is it harming you personally in any way shape or form that this man has gotten STUPID tattood on his forehead? i sincerely doubt it unless you told yourself that youd harm yourself if you ever saw STUPID tattood on someone’s head.

    get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?

  24. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    “If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.” haha yeah he could grow some bangs

    you all need to relax… is it harming you personally in any way shape or form that this man has gotten STUPID tattood on his forehead? i sincerely doubt it unless you told yourself that youd harm yourself if you ever saw STUPID tattood on someone’s head.

    get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?

  25. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    “If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.” haha yeah he could grow some bangs

    you all need to relax… is it harming you personally in any way shape or form that this man has gotten STUPID tattood on his forehead? i sincerely doubt it unless you told yourself that youd harm yourself if you ever saw STUPID tattood on someone’s head.

    get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?

  26. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    “If he ever wanted to cover it up all he would have to do is grow his hair out a few inches and comb it forward.” haha yeah he could grow some bangs

    you all need to relax… is it harming you personally in any way shape or form that this man has gotten STUPID tattood on his forehead? i sincerely doubt it unless you told yourself that youd harm yourself if you ever saw STUPID tattood on someone’s head.

    get over it… he is doing what feels right for him… he thought about the tattoo for 2 years, obviously weighed the concequences of his actions, and decided that this was what he wanted to do. why judge him?

  27. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    and just to add the quote from the blog

    “he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming”

    it’s his thing…

  28. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    and just to add the quote from the blog

    “he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming”

    it’s his thing…

  29. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    and just to add the quote from the blog

    “he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming”

    it’s his thing…

  30. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    and just to add the quote from the blog

    “he has more crazy facial and head tattoos coming”

    it’s his thing…

  31. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    It’s nothing to do with me.

  32. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    It’s nothing to do with me.

  33. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    It’s nothing to do with me.

  34. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    It’s nothing to do with me.

  35. alice a. Avatar
    alice a.

    Yttrx: I think it is a bit unfair to assume that just because someone has chosen an unconventional appearance he is not interested in gainful employment and is looking for a free ride. You might be right about some people, but I am sure this is not always the case. I work really hard to compensate for my appearance (visible tats and branding)and the doubts and prejudice it tends to generate among people, teachers, employers etc. By being hard-working, motivated and reliable I think I have managed to make a lot of people overlook my appearance for the sake of my skills. I am sure that the same goes for other people in the bod mod community. I just refuse to believe that everyone I see on BME with visible mods is just a hippy looking for a free ride.

  36. alice a. Avatar
    alice a.

    Yttrx: I think it is a bit unfair to assume that just because someone has chosen an unconventional appearance he is not interested in gainful employment and is looking for a free ride. You might be right about some people, but I am sure this is not always the case. I work really hard to compensate for my appearance (visible tats and branding)and the doubts and prejudice it tends to generate among people, teachers, employers etc. By being hard-working, motivated and reliable I think I have managed to make a lot of people overlook my appearance for the sake of my skills. I am sure that the same goes for other people in the bod mod community. I just refuse to believe that everyone I see on BME with visible mods is just a hippy looking for a free ride.

  37. alice a. Avatar
    alice a.

    Yttrx: I think it is a bit unfair to assume that just because someone has chosen an unconventional appearance he is not interested in gainful employment and is looking for a free ride. You might be right about some people, but I am sure this is not always the case. I work really hard to compensate for my appearance (visible tats and branding)and the doubts and prejudice it tends to generate among people, teachers, employers etc. By being hard-working, motivated and reliable I think I have managed to make a lot of people overlook my appearance for the sake of my skills. I am sure that the same goes for other people in the bod mod community. I just refuse to believe that everyone I see on BME with visible mods is just a hippy looking for a free ride.

  38. alice a. Avatar
    alice a.

    Yttrx: I think it is a bit unfair to assume that just because someone has chosen an unconventional appearance he is not interested in gainful employment and is looking for a free ride. You might be right about some people, but I am sure this is not always the case. I work really hard to compensate for my appearance (visible tats and branding)and the doubts and prejudice it tends to generate among people, teachers, employers etc. By being hard-working, motivated and reliable I think I have managed to make a lot of people overlook my appearance for the sake of my skills. I am sure that the same goes for other people in the bod mod community. I just refuse to believe that everyone I see on BME with visible mods is just a hippy looking for a free ride.

  39. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    i want to see the other tattoos he has coming…he might be an idiot, or he might be the smartest person in the world- who knows- but,he obviously has a decent sense of humour(look at his facial expressions in the pics) to be able to walk around with the word stupid on his forehead.

  40. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    i want to see the other tattoos he has coming…he might be an idiot, or he might be the smartest person in the world- who knows- but,he obviously has a decent sense of humour(look at his facial expressions in the pics) to be able to walk around with the word stupid on his forehead.

  41. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    i want to see the other tattoos he has coming…he might be an idiot, or he might be the smartest person in the world- who knows- but,he obviously has a decent sense of humour(look at his facial expressions in the pics) to be able to walk around with the word stupid on his forehead.

  42. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    i want to see the other tattoos he has coming…he might be an idiot, or he might be the smartest person in the world- who knows- but,he obviously has a decent sense of humour(look at his facial expressions in the pics) to be able to walk around with the word stupid on his forehead.

  43. mitch Avatar
    mitch

    I would like to know why he chose the word “STUPID”. I mean, is that his nickname, or is it a joke based on the phrase “STUPID HEAD”? I don’t know, I mean there’s gotta be some secret hidden meaning behind it or something (at least one would assume). I have to say this is probably the most unique tattoo I have ever seen. Gotta give him points for originality.

  44. mitch Avatar
    mitch

    I would like to know why he chose the word “STUPID”. I mean, is that his nickname, or is it a joke based on the phrase “STUPID HEAD”? I don’t know, I mean there’s gotta be some secret hidden meaning behind it or something (at least one would assume). I have to say this is probably the most unique tattoo I have ever seen. Gotta give him points for originality.

  45. mitch Avatar
    mitch

    I would like to know why he chose the word “STUPID”. I mean, is that his nickname, or is it a joke based on the phrase “STUPID HEAD”? I don’t know, I mean there’s gotta be some secret hidden meaning behind it or something (at least one would assume). I have to say this is probably the most unique tattoo I have ever seen. Gotta give him points for originality.

  46. mitch Avatar
    mitch

    I would like to know why he chose the word “STUPID”. I mean, is that his nickname, or is it a joke based on the phrase “STUPID HEAD”? I don’t know, I mean there’s gotta be some secret hidden meaning behind it or something (at least one would assume). I have to say this is probably the most unique tattoo I have ever seen. Gotta give him points for originality.

  47. Duck Avatar
    Duck

    mitch… maybe it goes along the line of the age old question “do I have “stupid” tattooed accross my forehead?”

  48. Duck Avatar
    Duck

    mitch… maybe it goes along the line of the age old question “do I have “stupid” tattooed accross my forehead?”

  49. Duck Avatar
    Duck

    mitch… maybe it goes along the line of the age old question “do I have “stupid” tattooed accross my forehead?”

  50. Duck Avatar
    Duck

    mitch… maybe it goes along the line of the age old question “do I have “stupid” tattooed accross my forehead?”

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