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.

Sheesh, I wasn’t going to

No need to warn me! Actually, Matney X doesn’t just have a “don’t” tattoo — he is “don’t”, as a part of Shelley Jackson’s Ineradicable Skin book. The tattoo was done by Shane-O at Big Deluxe in Salt Lake City.

Comments

26 responses to “Sheesh, I wasn’t going to”

  1. SnaiLuv Avatar

    I’m glad this made modblog, because it’s one of my favorite genital-pubic tattoos EVER. Only narrowly edged out for most favorite by Rob Rotten’s “poison” tattoo. 🙂

  2. SnaiLuv Avatar

    I’m glad this made modblog, because it’s one of my favorite genital-pubic tattoos EVER. Only narrowly edged out for most favorite by Rob Rotten’s “poison” tattoo. 🙂

  3. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    But it won’t even count! She has very clearly (and rejected other tattoos that aren’t) said they have to be in black ink.

  4. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    But it won’t even count! She has very clearly (and rejected other tattoos that aren’t) said they have to be in black ink.

  5. Mikhail Avatar

    I want to be a word.

  6. Mikhail Avatar

    I want to be a word.

  7. the Avatar

    Now that is fantastic word placement.

  8. the Avatar

    Now that is fantastic word placement.

  9. Manada Avatar
    Manada

    Isn’t one of the requirements for Shelley Jackson’s piece that it be done in black ink?

    I like the placement though 😛

  10. Manada Avatar
    Manada

    Isn’t one of the requirements for Shelley Jackson’s piece that it be done in black ink?

    I like the placement though 😛

  11. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I think it is black ink, I may have messed up the color a bit.

  12. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I think it is black ink, I may have messed up the color a bit.

  13. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    I am “a”

  14. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    I am “a”

  15. Matney X Avatar

    It is black ink… it’s not as vibrant as I’d like, plus Shannon messed with the color. 😉

  16. Matney X Avatar

    It is black ink… it’s not as vibrant as I’d like, plus Shannon messed with the color. 😉

  17. cinder Avatar
    cinder

    that is a fantastic word. i am “time.” .

  18. cinder Avatar
    cinder

    that is a fantastic word. i am “time.” .

  19. Ribibe Avatar

    I am ‘form’ which I really like – though I’ve yet to find the perfect place to put it.

  20. Ribibe Avatar

    I am ‘form’ which I really like – though I’ve yet to find the perfect place to put it.

  21. plut Avatar

    I am “socks.” which I think is hilarious considering I have not worn socks in years. Hell, shoes barely touch my feet.

  22. plut Avatar

    I am “socks.” which I think is hilarious considering I have not worn socks in years. Hell, shoes barely touch my feet.

  23. K-ris Avatar

    That’s my hubby! I think this is my favorite of his tattoo’s, partially because I helped come up with the placement. He didnt really like the idea at first, but I think it’s brilliant!

  24. K-ris Avatar

    That’s my hubby! I think this is my favorite of his tattoo’s, partially because I helped come up with the placement. He didnt really like the idea at first, but I think it’s brilliant!

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