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.

Air Quotes Tattoo

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

On iam:SlowPoke, done by Will Bodnar at Laughing Buddha in Seattle, Washington. I was starting to get tired of gag finger tattoos, but this is pretty funny and original.

Comments

300 responses to “Air Quotes Tattoo”

  1. Lotus Avatar

    i love those

  2. Lotus Avatar

    i love those

  3. lost raevyn Avatar

    That is FANTASTIC!

    Though you know it’s probably going to take off like the finger-mustache tattoo…

  4. lost raevyn Avatar

    That is FANTASTIC!

    Though you know it’s probably going to take off like the finger-mustache tattoo…

  5. lost raevyn Avatar

    That is FANTASTIC!

    Though you know it’s probably going to take off like the finger-mustache tattoo…

  6. lost raevyn Avatar

    That is FANTASTIC!

    Though you know it’s probably going to take off like the finger-mustache tattoo…

  7. betty Avatar
    betty

    This is amazing!

  8. betty Avatar
    betty

    This is amazing!

  9. betty Avatar
    betty

    This is amazing!

  10. betty Avatar
    betty

    This is amazing!

  11. Kate Avatar

    Hahaha, that’s awesome.

  12. Kate Avatar

    Hahaha, that’s awesome.

  13. Kate Avatar

    Hahaha, that’s awesome.

  14. Kate Avatar

    Hahaha, that’s awesome.

  15. mpatshi Avatar

    best idea ever!! I wish I’d come up with that first

  16. mpatshi Avatar

    best idea ever!! I wish I’d come up with that first

  17. mpatshi Avatar

    best idea ever!! I wish I’d come up with that first

  18. mpatshi Avatar

    best idea ever!! I wish I’d come up with that first

  19. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Could he somehow cross them over… like on his face to make a moustache?

  20. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Could he somehow cross them over… like on his face to make a moustache?

  21. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Could he somehow cross them over… like on his face to make a moustache?

  22. Yom Avatar
    Yom

    Could he somehow cross them over… like on his face to make a moustache?

  23. Siohban Avatar

    BRILLIANT! i actually laughed out loud, haha.

  24. Siohban Avatar

    BRILLIANT! i actually laughed out loud, haha.

  25. Siohban Avatar

    BRILLIANT! i actually laughed out loud, haha.

  26. Siohban Avatar

    BRILLIANT! i actually laughed out loud, haha.

  27. Siobhan Avatar

    ugh, apparently i can’t even spell my own name today, haha.

  28. Siobhan Avatar

    ugh, apparently i can’t even spell my own name today, haha.

  29. Siobhan Avatar

    ugh, apparently i can’t even spell my own name today, haha.

  30. Siobhan Avatar

    ugh, apparently i can’t even spell my own name today, haha.

  31. Bryce Avatar

    Haha, I’m jealous.

  32. Bryce Avatar

    Haha, I’m jealous.

  33. Bryce Avatar

    Haha, I’m jealous.

  34. Bryce Avatar

    Haha, I’m jealous.

  35. b4k4n3k0 Avatar
    b4k4n3k0

    I use air quotes with extreme sarcasm all the time. I wish I had thought of that!

  36. b4k4n3k0 Avatar
    b4k4n3k0

    I use air quotes with extreme sarcasm all the time. I wish I had thought of that!

  37. b4k4n3k0 Avatar
    b4k4n3k0

    I use air quotes with extreme sarcasm all the time. I wish I had thought of that!

  38. b4k4n3k0 Avatar
    b4k4n3k0

    I use air quotes with extreme sarcasm all the time. I wish I had thought of that!

  39. Emily Avatar

    bEST FINGER TATTOOS EVER.

  40. Emily Avatar

    bEST FINGER TATTOOS EVER.

  41. Emily Avatar

    bEST FINGER TATTOOS EVER.

  42. Emily Avatar

    bEST FINGER TATTOOS EVER.

  43. carlovely Avatar

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  44. carlovely Avatar

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  45. carlovely Avatar

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  46. carlovely Avatar

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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