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.

Jesus’ Tomb or The Horta?

…by Toad at Tattoo Toad’s Quality Tattoo Parlor in Linton, Indiana. I think I’m going to have to check with David Wu over this. Classical literature or modern pop culture?

Comments

24 responses to “Jesus’ Tomb or The Horta?”

  1. toast Avatar

    “he lives” – I really would love Elvis’s face in the doorway…

  2. toast Avatar

    “he lives” – I really would love Elvis’s face in the doorway…

  3. toast Avatar

    “he lives” – I really would love Elvis’s face in the doorway…

  4. random Avatar
    random

    No kill I!

  5. random Avatar
    random

    No kill I!

  6. random Avatar
    random

    No kill I!

  7. DeCo Avatar

    Was the horta the rock creature with feelings in Star Trek? You know the one where Spock mind melded and just went “PAIN,PAIN!!!”

    Dear lord I’ve made my nerdedry public again.

    Nerdcore for life son!!!

  8. DeCo Avatar

    Was the horta the rock creature with feelings in Star Trek? You know the one where Spock mind melded and just went “PAIN,PAIN!!!”

    Dear lord I’ve made my nerdedry public again.

    Nerdcore for life son!!!

  9. DeCo Avatar

    Was the horta the rock creature with feelings in Star Trek? You know the one where Spock mind melded and just went “PAIN,PAIN!!!”

    Dear lord I’ve made my nerdedry public again.

    Nerdcore for life son!!!

  10. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Yes DeCo, that’s the one.

    Honestly, the Horta always made me hungry for sloppy pizza or some kind of cheese covered casserol dish.

  11. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Yes DeCo, that’s the one.

    Honestly, the Horta always made me hungry for sloppy pizza or some kind of cheese covered casserol dish.

  12. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Yes DeCo, that’s the one.

    Honestly, the Horta always made me hungry for sloppy pizza or some kind of cheese covered casserol dish.

  13. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    ah! good old classic star trek =)

  14. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    ah! good old classic star trek =)

  15. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    ah! good old classic star trek =)

  16. Steve Avatar

    That’s Christ’s open grave. Top right by the three crosses is Golgotha, where Christ was crucified. The round stone to the left of the cave entry is the covering that the angel removed so that sweet baby Jesus could leap out and live again. Praizzzathelord.

  17. Steve Avatar

    That’s Christ’s open grave. Top right by the three crosses is Golgotha, where Christ was crucified. The round stone to the left of the cave entry is the covering that the angel removed so that sweet baby Jesus could leap out and live again. Praizzzathelord.

  18. Steve Avatar

    That’s Christ’s open grave. Top right by the three crosses is Golgotha, where Christ was crucified. The round stone to the left of the cave entry is the covering that the angel removed so that sweet baby Jesus could leap out and live again. Praizzzathelord.

  19. Rissa Avatar
    Rissa

    lol, I live in Linton.

    Seen the signs for this place. Glad to see a picture of the work before I even thought of going there.

    Ouch. Looks like it’s been drawn and colored with Crayola Markers.

  20. Rissa Avatar
    Rissa

    lol, I live in Linton.

    Seen the signs for this place. Glad to see a picture of the work before I even thought of going there.

    Ouch. Looks like it’s been drawn and colored with Crayola Markers.

  21. Rissa Avatar
    Rissa

    lol, I live in Linton.

    Seen the signs for this place. Glad to see a picture of the work before I even thought of going there.

    Ouch. Looks like it’s been drawn and colored with Crayola Markers.

  22. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    linton, oh geeze.

  23. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    linton, oh geeze.

  24. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    linton, oh geeze.

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