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. Lunar Avatar
    Lunar

    OMG I was drinking beer and I almost exploded when I saw that. It’s fucking brillant 😀

  2. Lunar Avatar
    Lunar

    OMG I was drinking beer and I almost exploded when I saw that. It’s fucking brillant 😀

  3. Lunar Avatar
    Lunar

    OMG I was drinking beer and I almost exploded when I saw that. It’s fucking brillant 😀

  4. Lunar Avatar
    Lunar

    OMG I was drinking beer and I almost exploded when I saw that. It’s fucking brillant 😀

  5. kawaface Avatar

    i think this and the sandwich knuckle tattoos are my very favorite finger tattoos:)

  6. kawaface Avatar

    i think this and the sandwich knuckle tattoos are my very favorite finger tattoos:)

  7. kawaface Avatar

    i think this and the sandwich knuckle tattoos are my very favorite finger tattoos:)

  8. kawaface Avatar

    i think this and the sandwich knuckle tattoos are my very favorite finger tattoos:)

  9. Omicron91 Avatar

    This beats the finger moustache by a LARGE margin!

  10. Omicron91 Avatar

    This beats the finger moustache by a LARGE margin!

  11. Omicron91 Avatar

    This beats the finger moustache by a LARGE margin!

  12. Omicron91 Avatar

    This beats the finger moustache by a LARGE margin!

  13. Sami Avatar

    Oh how I love Luis and Will’s an awesome tattoo artist!!!

  14. Sami Avatar

    Oh how I love Luis and Will’s an awesome tattoo artist!!!

  15. Sami Avatar

    Oh how I love Luis and Will’s an awesome tattoo artist!!!

  16. Sami Avatar

    Oh how I love Luis and Will’s an awesome tattoo artist!!!

  17. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    That’s the best! Way better than finger mustaches.

  18. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    That’s the best! Way better than finger mustaches.

  19. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    That’s the best! Way better than finger mustaches.

  20. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    That’s the best! Way better than finger mustaches.

  21. Verena Avatar

    the most creative tattoo ive seen 😉

    very nice

  22. Verena Avatar

    the most creative tattoo ive seen 😉

    very nice

  23. Verena Avatar

    the most creative tattoo ive seen 😉

    very nice

  24. Verena Avatar

    the most creative tattoo ive seen 😉

    very nice

  25. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    I was going to get this (no lie).

    Shame the ones on his right hand (left in the picture) are upside down.

    [/pedant]

    Cool though.

  26. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    I was going to get this (no lie).

    Shame the ones on his right hand (left in the picture) are upside down.

    [/pedant]

    Cool though.

  27. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    I was going to get this (no lie).

    Shame the ones on his right hand (left in the picture) are upside down.

    [/pedant]

    Cool though.

  28. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    I was going to get this (no lie).

    Shame the ones on his right hand (left in the picture) are upside down.

    [/pedant]

    Cool though.

  29. Magician Avatar

    Silly Bugger 😀

  30. Magician Avatar

    Silly Bugger 😀

  31. Magician Avatar

    Silly Bugger 😀

  32. Magician Avatar

    Silly Bugger 😀

  33. massaar Avatar

    hahahaha that’s so classic.

  34. massaar Avatar

    hahahaha that’s so classic.

  35. massaar Avatar

    hahahaha that’s so classic.

  36. massaar Avatar

    hahahaha that’s so classic.

  37. colin Avatar
    colin

    That’s pretty funny. I hope he cherish’s it’s uniqueness while it lasts. i give it a month before an army of followers copycat him just like all the mustache’s and tear’s out there.

  38. colin Avatar
    colin

    That’s pretty funny. I hope he cherish’s it’s uniqueness while it lasts. i give it a month before an army of followers copycat him just like all the mustache’s and tear’s out there.

  39. colin Avatar
    colin

    That’s pretty funny. I hope he cherish’s it’s uniqueness while it lasts. i give it a month before an army of followers copycat him just like all the mustache’s and tear’s out there.

  40. colin Avatar
    colin

    That’s pretty funny. I hope he cherish’s it’s uniqueness while it lasts. i give it a month before an army of followers copycat him just like all the mustache’s and tear’s out there.

  41. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    These are great! Love it!

  42. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    These are great! Love it!

  43. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    These are great! Love it!

  44. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    These are great! Love it!

  45. Anna Avatar

    Haha, looks like claws. I like it!

  46. Anna Avatar

    Haha, looks like claws. I like it!

  47. Anna Avatar

    Haha, looks like claws. I like it!

  48. Anna Avatar

    Haha, looks like claws. I like it!

  49. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    Numbers 28 and 30 are right-on.
    This is my favorite finger tattoo yet.

  50. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    Numbers 28 and 30 are right-on.
    This is my favorite finger tattoo yet.

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
    One of the most powerful things about being at a convention like OSC is the sheer concentration of experience, creativity, and capability in one place. When you’re surrounded by people who not only understand the technical complexities of suspension but are excited by the challenge… Read more: Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop