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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.

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Opera House Punks

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Shannon Larratt

Nervousinthealley‘s tattoo, done by Wendi Ramirez at Golden Apple in Austin Texas. She writes, “It’s all about the duality in life. People always seem to expect one thing when they first meet me, and, for the most part, they never seem to get it quite right. Punks aren’t “supposed” to hang out around opera houses… but, maybe they do.”

Hey, I’ve gone to a few operas (Cosi Fan Tutti, La Travietta, and so on).

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68 responses to “Opera House Punks”

  1. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    wonderful concept and execution. the tattoo is amazing. breathtaking.

  2. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    wonderful concept and execution. the tattoo is amazing. breathtaking.

  3. gato Avatar
    gato

    looks like it was done with vine charcoal almost… it has a great look to it… i have a mohawk… and i own all the ABBA records… i also own a unicorn, her name is Princess Pumpkin Butt… she’s a real bute… Great Gatsby did someone say leftover crack… SshhHhh, did you hear that? wait i see something!! SshhHh the cops are outside!!

  4. gato Avatar
    gato

    looks like it was done with vine charcoal almost… it has a great look to it… i have a mohawk… and i own all the ABBA records… i also own a unicorn, her name is Princess Pumpkin Butt… she’s a real bute… Great Gatsby did someone say leftover crack… SshhHhh, did you hear that? wait i see something!! SshhHh the cops are outside!!

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    Bobsy

    Wow, this tattoo is amazing, I love Sydney and Punk music so it really hit a nerve with me, the artist who did this tattoo did an AMAZING job, it’s so gorgeous!

    And to nervousinthealley – Less Than Jake RULE! 😀

  6. Bobsy Avatar
    Bobsy

    Wow, this tattoo is amazing, I love Sydney and Punk music so it really hit a nerve with me, the artist who did this tattoo did an AMAZING job, it’s so gorgeous!

    And to nervousinthealley – Less Than Jake RULE! 😀

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    loversandswings

    where on the body is that on?

  8. loversandswings Avatar
    loversandswings

    where on the body is that on?

  9. El Eonor in Paris Avatar
    El Eonor in Paris

    Great tattoo…

  10. El Eonor in Paris Avatar
    El Eonor in Paris

    Great tattoo…

  11. erinthrasher Avatar
    erinthrasher

    THAT IS SO FUCKING SICK

  12. erinthrasher Avatar
    erinthrasher

    THAT IS SO FUCKING SICK

  13. hehe Avatar
    hehe

    We all do it!!!

  14. hehe Avatar
    hehe

    We all do it!!!

  15. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    vertigo/b squared… i absolutely love becky cloonan!

  16. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    vertigo/b squared… i absolutely love becky cloonan!

  17. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    wendi just did my tattoo this weekend and i love it. Its not NEAR as big as yours hahaha but its still pretty

  18. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    wendi just did my tattoo this weekend and i love it. Its not NEAR as big as yours hahaha but its still pretty

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