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.

Gameboy and Konami Code Tattoo

For those of you know don’t know what Electracat‘s tattoo means, it’s the gaming equivilent of shouting “KEEP GOING! KEEP GOING! KEEP GOING!” Tattoo by Ace Wilde at Outlaw Ink in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comments

208 responses to “Gameboy and Konami Code Tattoo”

  1. J.A. Avatar
    J.A.

    I hope this tattoo was with that Moldy Peaches song in mind.

  2. J.A. Avatar
    J.A.

    I hope this tattoo was with that Moldy Peaches song in mind.

  3. junkyardxdog Avatar
    junkyardxdog

    J.A. – I was just about to say the same thing.

  4. junkyardxdog Avatar
    junkyardxdog

    J.A. – I was just about to say the same thing.

  5. junkyardxdog Avatar
    junkyardxdog

    J.A. – I was just about to say the same thing.

  6. junkyardxdog Avatar
    junkyardxdog

    J.A. – I was just about to say the same thing.

  7. labelle Avatar

    hey, i got that on my arm!

  8. labelle Avatar

    hey, i got that on my arm!

  9. labelle Avatar

    hey, i got that on my arm!

  10. labelle Avatar

    hey, i got that on my arm!

  11. Scott! Avatar

    LONG LIVE THE BRICK!

  12. Scott! Avatar

    LONG LIVE THE BRICK!

  13. Scott! Avatar

    LONG LIVE THE BRICK!

  14. Scott! Avatar

    LONG LIVE THE BRICK!

  15. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Oh mans, gamer tats are so sexy i don’t even know where to start. 😛

  16. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Oh mans, gamer tats are so sexy i don’t even know where to start. 😛

  17. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Oh mans, gamer tats are so sexy i don’t even know where to start. 😛

  18. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Oh mans, gamer tats are so sexy i don’t even know where to start. 😛

  19. adam Avatar
    adam

    good idea, but horrible tatto and placement. sorry. i have a couple horrible tattoos also, fwiw.

  20. adam Avatar
    adam

    good idea, but horrible tatto and placement. sorry. i have a couple horrible tattoos also, fwiw.

  21. adam Avatar
    adam

    good idea, but horrible tatto and placement. sorry. i have a couple horrible tattoos also, fwiw.

  22. adam Avatar
    adam

    good idea, but horrible tatto and placement. sorry. i have a couple horrible tattoos also, fwiw.

  23. CyberSkull Avatar
    CyberSkull

    I think its a cool tattoo, but I don’t like the quality of it.

  24. CyberSkull Avatar
    CyberSkull

    I think its a cool tattoo, but I don’t like the quality of it.

  25. CyberSkull Avatar
    CyberSkull

    I think its a cool tattoo, but I don’t like the quality of it.

  26. CyberSkull Avatar
    CyberSkull

    I think its a cool tattoo, but I don’t like the quality of it.

  27. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    ooh i love gamer tats. unfortunately i’m not a big fan of thinly outlined colors and the gameboy in the center detracts from the code. i think maybe a “THUG LYFE”-style konami code tummy tattoo would have been more pleasing. this one leaves a lot of sad white space on the sides, and arcs underneath the abdominals tend to make people look a bit fluffy. this is my training in dressmaking speaking =]

  28. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    ooh i love gamer tats. unfortunately i’m not a big fan of thinly outlined colors and the gameboy in the center detracts from the code. i think maybe a “THUG LYFE”-style konami code tummy tattoo would have been more pleasing. this one leaves a lot of sad white space on the sides, and arcs underneath the abdominals tend to make people look a bit fluffy. this is my training in dressmaking speaking =]

  29. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    ooh i love gamer tats. unfortunately i’m not a big fan of thinly outlined colors and the gameboy in the center detracts from the code. i think maybe a “THUG LYFE”-style konami code tummy tattoo would have been more pleasing. this one leaves a lot of sad white space on the sides, and arcs underneath the abdominals tend to make people look a bit fluffy. this is my training in dressmaking speaking =]

  30. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    ooh i love gamer tats. unfortunately i’m not a big fan of thinly outlined colors and the gameboy in the center detracts from the code. i think maybe a “THUG LYFE”-style konami code tummy tattoo would have been more pleasing. this one leaves a lot of sad white space on the sides, and arcs underneath the abdominals tend to make people look a bit fluffy. this is my training in dressmaking speaking =]

  31. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    I think it’s a cute/geeky tattoo idea, but I think the quality could be better, though maybe its just the photo quality.

    Those panties are adorable- fleur de lis!

  32. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    I think it’s a cute/geeky tattoo idea, but I think the quality could be better, though maybe its just the photo quality.

    Those panties are adorable- fleur de lis!

  33. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    I think it’s a cute/geeky tattoo idea, but I think the quality could be better, though maybe its just the photo quality.

    Those panties are adorable- fleur de lis!

  34. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    I think it’s a cute/geeky tattoo idea, but I think the quality could be better, though maybe its just the photo quality.

    Those panties are adorable- fleur de lis!

  35. Damien Avatar

    Maybe this could be in your ‘geek’ category too?

  36. Damien Avatar

    Maybe this could be in your ‘geek’ category too?

  37. Damien Avatar

    Maybe this could be in your ‘geek’ category too?

  38. Damien Avatar

    Maybe this could be in your ‘geek’ category too?

  39. putaheavy Avatar

    oooooooooooooh yeeeeeeeeah, this girl is now my goddess!!!

    viva la no evolution!!!! i love tha retro tech

    kisses 4 tha sweet model

  40. putaheavy Avatar

    oooooooooooooh yeeeeeeeeah, this girl is now my goddess!!!

    viva la no evolution!!!! i love tha retro tech

    kisses 4 tha sweet model

  41. putaheavy Avatar

    oooooooooooooh yeeeeeeeeah, this girl is now my goddess!!!

    viva la no evolution!!!! i love tha retro tech

    kisses 4 tha sweet model

  42. putaheavy Avatar

    oooooooooooooh yeeeeeeeeah, this girl is now my goddess!!!

    viva la no evolution!!!! i love tha retro tech

    kisses 4 tha sweet model

  43. Throwdown Avatar

    This is definitely the MOST played gameboy in the us.

    possibly the world if she were to travel a bit more.

  44. Throwdown Avatar

    This is definitely the MOST played gameboy in the us.

    possibly the world if she were to travel a bit more.

  45. Throwdown Avatar

    This is definitely the MOST played gameboy in the us.

    possibly the world if she were to travel a bit more.

  46. Throwdown Avatar

    This is definitely the MOST played gameboy in the us.

    possibly the world if she were to travel a bit more.

  47. laurel Avatar

    Ok. About the quality of this tatoo. My friends and I have beautiful tatoos by Ace. They’re all different. I’m sure the juvinile appearance of this tatoo is intentional. He’s very adaptable and talented. If you want a great tatoo in Des Moines. Take your idea to Ace.

  48. laurel Avatar

    Ok. About the quality of this tatoo. My friends and I have beautiful tatoos by Ace. They’re all different. I’m sure the juvinile appearance of this tatoo is intentional. He’s very adaptable and talented. If you want a great tatoo in Des Moines. Take your idea to Ace.

  49. laurel Avatar

    Ok. About the quality of this tatoo. My friends and I have beautiful tatoos by Ace. They’re all different. I’m sure the juvinile appearance of this tatoo is intentional. He’s very adaptable and talented. If you want a great tatoo in Des Moines. Take your idea to Ace.

  50. laurel Avatar

    Ok. About the quality of this tatoo. My friends and I have beautiful tatoos by Ace. They’re all different. I’m sure the juvinile appearance of this tatoo is intentional. He’s very adaptable and talented. If you want a great tatoo in Des Moines. Take your idea to Ace.

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