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.

Barbie?

Um, ok. Tattoo by Hommie at Fine Line Tattoo in Emmen, The Netherlands.

Comments

27 responses to “Barbie?”

  1. emilie Avatar

    is that a man’s body?

  2. enidlareg Avatar
    enidlareg

    WOW. I can’t imagine the story behind that one…

  3. lala Avatar
    lala

    i hate barbi….but i love this tattoo…its awsome!

  4. miss lila Avatar
    miss lila

    So, he’s a Barbie girl? 😉

  5. Saray Avatar
    Saray

    Oh dear, my country is weird 😛

    I’m curious about the story behind this one too!! :O

  6. elnois Avatar
    elnois

    someone lost the bet…

  7. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    umm… WHY?!?!

    I agree, looks like a guy to me.

  8. andyroo Avatar

    Barbie is notorious for suing, i wonder what their reaction will be once they find out about this.

  9. marisa Avatar

    It is a guy and I see him in all the Euro tattoo magazines. He’s awesome with long blonde hair and always smiling!

  10. Leana Avatar

    Barbie … that bitch has everything!!!

  11. James Avatar
    James

    Why not?

  12. mimibeth Avatar
    mimibeth

    i love barbie and have always wanted a barbie tattoo!

  13. ubbaken Avatar

    His name isn’t Ken, is it?!

    I love how they added the ‘TM’ at the end though.

  14. CupCake Avatar
    CupCake

    uh oh, SOMEBODY has a crush… Barbie’s new BF better look out, she dumped Ken like yesterday’s paper after they were together like 50 years… the bitch is totally untrustworthy.

  15. t-l Avatar
    t-l

    he’s a model in the latest liquorbrand catalogue as well, i think it’s awesome.

  16. Strangeways Avatar
    Strangeways

    HE is a regular at the shop where I get all my tattoo work done.
    Rotterdam, Holland.
    He’s a great guy !

  17. Chrissie Avatar

    That’s rad!!

  18. Suuz Avatar

    my country is so weird.

  19. Avalon Avatar
    Avalon

    Never liked Barbie.

    But that made me giggle.

  20. bobbie Avatar
    bobbie

    odd child

  21. jessica Avatar

    i dont get why the “gender” of this person matters…

    i couldnt stamp myself with a corporate logo, no matter how funny or cute… but i do think this is a great piece.

  22. Barbie! Avatar

    Well,the story behind this tatt is. We did it just for fun!

  23. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    Fucking Awsome!!! 😉

  24. dikie Avatar
    dikie

    I’m a lesbian, and I would totally fuck this guy.

  25. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    dear barbie.. i love making up random and complicated stories revolving around sex and dating with you and ken xx

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