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.

“Back Alley Abortionist Tattoo”

“Actually, it’s a fashion statement,” says The Skeletal Capt in Montreal. I really like it, it’s quite clever!

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30 responses to ““Back Alley Abortionist Tattoo””

  1. Super Muffin Avatar
    Super Muffin

    Seeing as how I have worked in clothing retail for some time – I really like this tattoo! 🙂

  2. Super Muffin Avatar
    Super Muffin

    Seeing as how I have worked in clothing retail for some time – I really like this tattoo! 🙂

  3. Isabelle Avatar
    Isabelle

    Hee hee I know her!

  4. Isabelle Avatar
    Isabelle

    Hee hee I know her!

  5. moof Avatar
    moof

    No! Wire! Hangers! EVER!

  6. moof Avatar
    moof

    No! Wire! Hangers! EVER!

  7. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Hey neat – she was drinking beers in my kitchen a few months ago. I think this is the first time that somebody i know has been on BME blog. 🙂

  8. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Hey neat – she was drinking beers in my kitchen a few months ago. I think this is the first time that somebody i know has been on BME blog. 🙂

  9. Skele Capt Avatar

    phrawzty, who are you?

  10. Skele Capt Avatar

    phrawzty, who are you?

  11. Sunday Avatar

    isn’t this the second hanger/fashion tattoo on Modblog that was misinterpreted as an abortion-support tattoo?

  12. Sunday Avatar

    isn’t this the second hanger/fashion tattoo on Modblog that was misinterpreted as an abortion-support tattoo?

  13. Miana Avatar
    Miana

    awwww booger lookie you!!!

  14. Miana Avatar
    Miana

    awwww booger lookie you!!!

  15. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Sunday – I believe so 🙂

  16. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Sunday – I believe so 🙂

  17. smoking_umbrellas Avatar
    smoking_umbrellas

    I’ve seen this caption before. same mistake. I don’t remember if it was the same girl, though.

  18. smoking_umbrellas Avatar
    smoking_umbrellas

    I’ve seen this caption before. same mistake. I don’t remember if it was the same girl, though.

  19. Whitney Avatar

    It was a different girl and a different tattoo. If I remember correctly, the first tattoo was a small black coat hanger crossed out (like a no smoking sign) on the back of a girl’s neck.

  20. Whitney Avatar

    It was a different girl and a different tattoo. If I remember correctly, the first tattoo was a small black coat hanger crossed out (like a no smoking sign) on the back of a girl’s neck.

  21. tashanorr Avatar
    tashanorr

    wth. why are you so well known? llolololololol

  22. tashanorr Avatar
    tashanorr

    wth. why are you so well known? llolololololol

  23. Rhett atwood Avatar
    Rhett atwood

    i work at goodwill…and i had to hang clothes once….well fuck that..lol i think that tattoo is kool for it being unique..but hanging clothes pisses me off

  24. Rhett atwood Avatar
    Rhett atwood

    i work at goodwill…and i had to hang clothes once….well fuck that..lol i think that tattoo is kool for it being unique..but hanging clothes pisses me off

  25. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar
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  27. lala Avatar
    lala

    I like it.
    It looks like its blended into her skin…

  28. lala Avatar
    lala

    I like it.
    It looks like its blended into her skin…

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