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.

“STORY OF MY LIFE”

“Let’s just be friends.”

Haha… Tattoo by Darren at Black Cat Tattoo in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Comments

56 responses to ““STORY OF MY LIFE””

  1. SnaiLuv Avatar

    FUNNY.
    and sad.
    but, FUNNY.

  2. SnaiLuv Avatar

    FUNNY.
    and sad.
    but, FUNNY.

  3. SnaiLuv Avatar

    FUNNY.
    and sad.
    but, FUNNY.

  4. SnaiLuv Avatar

    FUNNY.
    and sad.
    but, FUNNY.

  5. Kustom Chris Avatar

    I hear ya man…I hear ya…..

  6. Kustom Chris Avatar

    I hear ya man…I hear ya…..

  7. Kustom Chris Avatar

    I hear ya man…I hear ya…..

  8. Kustom Chris Avatar

    I hear ya man…I hear ya…..

  9. shauncey fury Avatar

    The sad part is that that kid is only 17. He already has a horrible chest piece and now that “story of my life” tattoo. This is what happens when you tattoo minors. They get dumb tattoos.

  10. shauncey fury Avatar

    The sad part is that that kid is only 17. He already has a horrible chest piece and now that “story of my life” tattoo. This is what happens when you tattoo minors. They get dumb tattoos.

  11. shauncey fury Avatar

    The sad part is that that kid is only 17. He already has a horrible chest piece and now that “story of my life” tattoo. This is what happens when you tattoo minors. They get dumb tattoos.

  12. shauncey fury Avatar

    The sad part is that that kid is only 17. He already has a horrible chest piece and now that “story of my life” tattoo. This is what happens when you tattoo minors. They get dumb tattoos.

  13. severed Avatar

    that was snarky.

  14. severed Avatar

    that was snarky.

  15. severed Avatar

    that was snarky.

  16. severed Avatar

    that was snarky.

  17. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    Its not neccesarily dumb just because you wouldn’t get it, obviously he likes it.
    I wouldn’t get a tattoo like that, but I think its funny and looks cool 😀

  18. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    Its not neccesarily dumb just because you wouldn’t get it, obviously he likes it.
    I wouldn’t get a tattoo like that, but I think its funny and looks cool 😀

  19. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    Its not neccesarily dumb just because you wouldn’t get it, obviously he likes it.
    I wouldn’t get a tattoo like that, but I think its funny and looks cool 😀

  20. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    Its not neccesarily dumb just because you wouldn’t get it, obviously he likes it.
    I wouldn’t get a tattoo like that, but I think its funny and looks cool 😀

  21. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh come on, it’s hardly a tribal flash butterfly on the lower back or barbed wire around the bicep now is it? It’s not badly done and (obviously) has a meaning.
    I think it’s a good idea – most guys with the cliched “I’m-a-wonderful-friend-and-a-star-apparently-oh-look-she’s-going-out-with-some-asshole” problem only complain about it when they’re drunk. I’d go ask someone out simply because they had that tattoo – they actually have the balls to say that their luck with the ladies isn’t always wonderful.

  22. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh come on, it’s hardly a tribal flash butterfly on the lower back or barbed wire around the bicep now is it? It’s not badly done and (obviously) has a meaning.
    I think it’s a good idea – most guys with the cliched “I’m-a-wonderful-friend-and-a-star-apparently-oh-look-she’s-going-out-with-some-asshole” problem only complain about it when they’re drunk. I’d go ask someone out simply because they had that tattoo – they actually have the balls to say that their luck with the ladies isn’t always wonderful.

  23. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh come on, it’s hardly a tribal flash butterfly on the lower back or barbed wire around the bicep now is it? It’s not badly done and (obviously) has a meaning.
    I think it’s a good idea – most guys with the cliched “I’m-a-wonderful-friend-and-a-star-apparently-oh-look-she’s-going-out-with-some-asshole” problem only complain about it when they’re drunk. I’d go ask someone out simply because they had that tattoo – they actually have the balls to say that their luck with the ladies isn’t always wonderful.

  24. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh come on, it’s hardly a tribal flash butterfly on the lower back or barbed wire around the bicep now is it? It’s not badly done and (obviously) has a meaning.
    I think it’s a good idea – most guys with the cliched “I’m-a-wonderful-friend-and-a-star-apparently-oh-look-she’s-going-out-with-some-asshole” problem only complain about it when they’re drunk. I’d go ask someone out simply because they had that tattoo – they actually have the balls to say that their luck with the ladies isn’t always wonderful.

  25. mpatshi Avatar

    aww…it’s sad

  26. mpatshi Avatar

    aww…it’s sad

  27. mpatshi Avatar

    aww…it’s sad

  28. mpatshi Avatar

    aww…it’s sad

  29. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    *freaks a bit (in the good way)* THAT’S THE MAJOR STUDIO IN MY TOWN! MY TOWN! AWESOMENESS!

    Ok, the tattoo rocks too. My dude friend says he’s tempted to get something like that.

    I wonder who it’s on….

  30. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    *freaks a bit (in the good way)* THAT’S THE MAJOR STUDIO IN MY TOWN! MY TOWN! AWESOMENESS!

    Ok, the tattoo rocks too. My dude friend says he’s tempted to get something like that.

    I wonder who it’s on….

  31. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    *freaks a bit (in the good way)* THAT’S THE MAJOR STUDIO IN MY TOWN! MY TOWN! AWESOMENESS!

    Ok, the tattoo rocks too. My dude friend says he’s tempted to get something like that.

    I wonder who it’s on….

  32. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    *freaks a bit (in the good way)* THAT’S THE MAJOR STUDIO IN MY TOWN! MY TOWN! AWESOMENESS!

    Ok, the tattoo rocks too. My dude friend says he’s tempted to get something like that.

    I wonder who it’s on….

  33. commonwealth Avatar

    haha that made me laugh…than laugh some more

  34. commonwealth Avatar

    haha that made me laugh…than laugh some more

  35. commonwealth Avatar

    haha that made me laugh…than laugh some more

  36. commonwealth Avatar

    haha that made me laugh…than laugh some more

  37. Lucas Fury Avatar

    raven(and anyone else who’s interested,) his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/xzacxcorex

    ..kid’s a trip. enjoy.

  38. Lucas Fury Avatar

    raven(and anyone else who’s interested,) his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/xzacxcorex

    ..kid’s a trip. enjoy.

  39. Lucas Fury Avatar

    raven(and anyone else who’s interested,) his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/xzacxcorex

    ..kid’s a trip. enjoy.

  40. Lucas Fury Avatar

    raven(and anyone else who’s interested,) his myspace is http://www.myspace.com/xzacxcorex

    ..kid’s a trip. enjoy.

  41. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    Thanksies Lucas.

    *looks* I KNOW HIM! Yups, went to my highschool. Never saw him without a gaggle of giggling females following him, didn’t realize he had such trouble with them though…

  42. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    Thanksies Lucas.

    *looks* I KNOW HIM! Yups, went to my highschool. Never saw him without a gaggle of giggling females following him, didn’t realize he had such trouble with them though…

  43. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    Thanksies Lucas.

    *looks* I KNOW HIM! Yups, went to my highschool. Never saw him without a gaggle of giggling females following him, didn’t realize he had such trouble with them though…

  44. Raven Avatar
    Raven

    Thanksies Lucas.

    *looks* I KNOW HIM! Yups, went to my highschool. Never saw him without a gaggle of giggling females following him, didn’t realize he had such trouble with them though…

  45. zac Avatar
    zac

    yes guys thats my tattoo , i tought it was funny and it still makes me laugh , and darren did an awesome job . and dude lucas is right thats my myspace link , check me out ,im pretty rad

    Zac Garden

  46. zac Avatar
    zac

    yes guys thats my tattoo , i tought it was funny and it still makes me laugh , and darren did an awesome job . and dude lucas is right thats my myspace link , check me out ,im pretty rad

    Zac Garden

  47. zac Avatar
    zac

    yes guys thats my tattoo , i tought it was funny and it still makes me laugh , and darren did an awesome job . and dude lucas is right thats my myspace link , check me out ,im pretty rad

    Zac Garden

  48. zac Avatar
    zac

    yes guys thats my tattoo , i tought it was funny and it still makes me laugh , and darren did an awesome job . and dude lucas is right thats my myspace link , check me out ,im pretty rad

    Zac Garden

  49. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    hell – that’s the story of my life as well,but i’m 38 years old,and times about up for me – that kids only 17 years old,and has so much of his life waiting to happen.

  50. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    hell – that’s the story of my life as well,but i’m 38 years old,and times about up for me – that kids only 17 years old,and has so much of his life waiting to happen.

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