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.

Big Trouble in Little China Sleeve

That’s right… Picassette had Sarah Peacock in Wilmington, NC give her a tattoo sleeve in the theme of the movie Big Trouble in Little China!

Comments

92 responses to “Big Trouble in Little China Sleeve”

  1. mia more Avatar

    does anybody else think it’s sad(?) to devote an entire arm to a movie??

  2. mia more Avatar

    does anybody else think it’s sad(?) to devote an entire arm to a movie??

  3. mia more Avatar

    does anybody else think it’s sad(?) to devote an entire arm to a movie??

  4. mia more Avatar

    does anybody else think it’s sad(?) to devote an entire arm to a movie??

  5. Beardyface Avatar
    Beardyface

    It’s only sad to devote your arm to a movie if it’s a bad movie (or tattoo). This is incredible work, and a great movie.

  6. Beardyface Avatar
    Beardyface

    It’s only sad to devote your arm to a movie if it’s a bad movie (or tattoo). This is incredible work, and a great movie.

  7. Beardyface Avatar
    Beardyface

    It’s only sad to devote your arm to a movie if it’s a bad movie (or tattoo). This is incredible work, and a great movie.

  8. Beardyface Avatar
    Beardyface

    It’s only sad to devote your arm to a movie if it’s a bad movie (or tattoo). This is incredible work, and a great movie.

  9. hooty Avatar
    hooty

    I have always loved that movie, and I love this tattoo, very funny!

  10. hooty Avatar
    hooty

    I have always loved that movie, and I love this tattoo, very funny!

  11. hooty Avatar
    hooty

    I have always loved that movie, and I love this tattoo, very funny!

  12. hooty Avatar
    hooty

    I have always loved that movie, and I love this tattoo, very funny!

  13. choice Avatar

    i have soft spots for that movie.. and kurt russell..

  14. choice Avatar

    i have soft spots for that movie.. and kurt russell..

  15. choice Avatar

    i have soft spots for that movie.. and kurt russell..

  16. choice Avatar

    i have soft spots for that movie.. and kurt russell..

  17. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    Great Movie, Great Tatt

    Awesome 😀

  18. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    Great Movie, Great Tatt

    Awesome 😀

  19. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    Great Movie, Great Tatt

    Awesome 😀

  20. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    Great Movie, Great Tatt

    Awesome 😀

  21. Alyssa Jane Avatar

    BTILC along with The Goonies is one of my favorite movies of all time.

    Seeing this definatly made my day.

  22. Alyssa Jane Avatar

    BTILC along with The Goonies is one of my favorite movies of all time.

    Seeing this definatly made my day.

  23. Alyssa Jane Avatar

    BTILC along with The Goonies is one of my favorite movies of all time.

    Seeing this definatly made my day.

  24. Alyssa Jane Avatar

    BTILC along with The Goonies is one of my favorite movies of all time.

    Seeing this definatly made my day.

  25. Marshall Avatar

    Totally awesome.

  26. Marshall Avatar

    Totally awesome.

  27. Marshall Avatar

    Totally awesome.

  28. Marshall Avatar

    Totally awesome.

  29. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awesome, i love that movie!

  30. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awesome, i love that movie!

  31. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awesome, i love that movie!

  32. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awesome, i love that movie!

  33. Micah Avatar

    i’m crying. seriously, i have a tear (out of happiness)

  34. Micah Avatar

    i’m crying. seriously, i have a tear (out of happiness)

  35. Micah Avatar

    i’m crying. seriously, i have a tear (out of happiness)

  36. Micah Avatar

    i’m crying. seriously, i have a tear (out of happiness)

  37. Amy Avatar

    I love this. I lode BTILC.

    7, it’s not Ming the Merciless, that’s Flash Gordon. This is Lo Pan, who’s even cooler.

  38. Amy Avatar

    I love this. I lode BTILC.

    7, it’s not Ming the Merciless, that’s Flash Gordon. This is Lo Pan, who’s even cooler.

  39. Amy Avatar

    I love this. I lode BTILC.

    7, it’s not Ming the Merciless, that’s Flash Gordon. This is Lo Pan, who’s even cooler.

  40. Amy Avatar

    I love this. I lode BTILC.

    7, it’s not Ming the Merciless, that’s Flash Gordon. This is Lo Pan, who’s even cooler.

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