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.

An unfortunate fortune

Well, I suppose it is Megan‘s fault if that’s what the cookie says, right? Or maybe it’s your fault? Tattoo by Don Kizze at Metamorphosis in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comments

52 responses to “An unfortunate fortune”

  1. lisabean Avatar
    lisabean

    That’s fucking awesome.

    There’s something really appealingly self-confident about tattoos that aren’t super serious and ‘meaningful’.

  2. lisabean Avatar
    lisabean

    That’s fucking awesome.

    There’s something really appealingly self-confident about tattoos that aren’t super serious and ‘meaningful’.

  3. lisabean Avatar
    lisabean

    That’s fucking awesome.

    There’s something really appealingly self-confident about tattoos that aren’t super serious and ‘meaningful’.

  4. lisabean Avatar
    lisabean

    That’s fucking awesome.

    There’s something really appealingly self-confident about tattoos that aren’t super serious and ‘meaningful’.

  5. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    hahah i knew this would make it here when she showed it to me last time i saw her

    my tattoo from here might too hah, when i can get it anyway

  6. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    hahah i knew this would make it here when she showed it to me last time i saw her

    my tattoo from here might too hah, when i can get it anyway

  7. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    hahah i knew this would make it here when she showed it to me last time i saw her

    my tattoo from here might too hah, when i can get it anyway

  8. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    hahah i knew this would make it here when she showed it to me last time i saw her

    my tattoo from here might too hah, when i can get it anyway

  9. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    reminds me of the Upright Citizens Brigade episode where they are reading the fortunes and saying “in bed” after it… the one guy keeps getting horrible ones like “you’re a limp dick pansy” fuckin’ hilarious…

  10. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    reminds me of the Upright Citizens Brigade episode where they are reading the fortunes and saying “in bed” after it… the one guy keeps getting horrible ones like “you’re a limp dick pansy” fuckin’ hilarious…

  11. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    reminds me of the Upright Citizens Brigade episode where they are reading the fortunes and saying “in bed” after it… the one guy keeps getting horrible ones like “you’re a limp dick pansy” fuckin’ hilarious…

  12. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    reminds me of the Upright Citizens Brigade episode where they are reading the fortunes and saying “in bed” after it… the one guy keeps getting horrible ones like “you’re a limp dick pansy” fuckin’ hilarious…

  13. liz Avatar
    liz

    i had a similar idea for a tattoo only my fortune would say you suck

  14. liz Avatar
    liz

    i had a similar idea for a tattoo only my fortune would say you suck

  15. liz Avatar
    liz

    i had a similar idea for a tattoo only my fortune would say you suck

  16. liz Avatar
    liz

    i had a similar idea for a tattoo only my fortune would say you suck

  17. jess Avatar
    jess

    that’s just awesome! 😀

  18. jess Avatar
    jess

    that’s just awesome! 😀

  19. jess Avatar
    jess

    that’s just awesome! 😀

  20. jess Avatar
    jess

    that’s just awesome! 😀

  21. gretta Avatar

    I love it, too funny.

  22. gretta Avatar

    I love it, too funny.

  23. gretta Avatar

    I love it, too funny.

  24. gretta Avatar

    I love it, too funny.

  25. mia more Avatar

    this is pretty clever!

  26. mia more Avatar

    this is pretty clever!

  27. mia more Avatar

    this is pretty clever!

  28. mia more Avatar

    this is pretty clever!

  29. vega Avatar
    vega

    Ah! I made flash with a fortune cookie that says “you suck” spooooo-key

  30. vega Avatar
    vega

    Ah! I made flash with a fortune cookie that says “you suck” spooooo-key

  31. vega Avatar
    vega

    Ah! I made flash with a fortune cookie that says “you suck” spooooo-key

  32. vega Avatar
    vega

    Ah! I made flash with a fortune cookie that says “you suck” spooooo-key

  33. Spacelab Avatar
    Spacelab

    nice to see people taking tattoos with a sense of humour…ie: it doesn’t all need to be about “tribal spirituality” or whatever, it can just be a fun image.

  34. Spacelab Avatar
    Spacelab

    nice to see people taking tattoos with a sense of humour…ie: it doesn’t all need to be about “tribal spirituality” or whatever, it can just be a fun image.

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