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.

Norma Jean Tattoo

This Norma Jean drowning-with-a-hook-for-a-hand tattoo (of O’ God, the Aftermath“it shows the good that is to come after the bad”) is by Adam at Adambomb in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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72 responses to “Norma Jean Tattoo”

  1. Sassie_L Avatar

    Great work.

    And how old am I that I just thought “that doesn’t look like Marilyn at all?” 😀

  2. Sassie_L Avatar

    Great work.

    And how old am I that I just thought “that doesn’t look like Marilyn at all?” 😀

  3. tokyowars Avatar

    Interesting related diversion. On the cover of my copy of “the Chariot’s” first album (Norma Jean front man’s side project) was attached a sticker with the text “…For fans of Converge, Every Time I Die & Ashlee Simpson.” lol. I had to buy it if not for the sticker alone!

  4. tokyowars Avatar

    Interesting related diversion. On the cover of my copy of “the Chariot’s” first album (Norma Jean front man’s side project) was attached a sticker with the text “…For fans of Converge, Every Time I Die & Ashlee Simpson.” lol. I had to buy it if not for the sticker alone!

  5. tokyowars Avatar

    Interesting related diversion. On the cover of my copy of “the Chariot’s” first album (Norma Jean front man’s side project) was attached a sticker with the text “…For fans of Converge, Every Time I Die & Ashlee Simpson.” lol. I had to buy it if not for the sticker alone!

  6. tokyowars Avatar

    Interesting related diversion. On the cover of my copy of “the Chariot’s” first album (Norma Jean front man’s side project) was attached a sticker with the text “…For fans of Converge, Every Time I Die & Ashlee Simpson.” lol. I had to buy it if not for the sticker alone!

  7. tokyowars Avatar

    …errors in my post…ex-frontman and apparently not their first album as I first thought…anyway, the sticker is still quite funny…

  8. tokyowars Avatar

    …errors in my post…ex-frontman and apparently not their first album as I first thought…anyway, the sticker is still quite funny…

  9. tokyowars Avatar

    …errors in my post…ex-frontman and apparently not their first album as I first thought…anyway, the sticker is still quite funny…

  10. tokyowars Avatar

    …errors in my post…ex-frontman and apparently not their first album as I first thought…anyway, the sticker is still quite funny…

  11. che Avatar
    che

    fantastic seriously.. very nicely done!

  12. che Avatar
    che

    fantastic seriously.. very nicely done!

  13. che Avatar
    che

    fantastic seriously.. very nicely done!

  14. che Avatar
    che

    fantastic seriously.. very nicely done!

  15. letsmodifyeveryinch Avatar
    letsmodifyeveryinch

    myself and 2 other pals actually all have this tattoo as a “friendship tattoo” thing – so i guess this guy (and the 100 or so others that have it) are in our gang as well!

  16. letsmodifyeveryinch Avatar
    letsmodifyeveryinch

    myself and 2 other pals actually all have this tattoo as a “friendship tattoo” thing – so i guess this guy (and the 100 or so others that have it) are in our gang as well!

  17. letsmodifyeveryinch Avatar
    letsmodifyeveryinch

    myself and 2 other pals actually all have this tattoo as a “friendship tattoo” thing – so i guess this guy (and the 100 or so others that have it) are in our gang as well!

  18. letsmodifyeveryinch Avatar
    letsmodifyeveryinch

    myself and 2 other pals actually all have this tattoo as a “friendship tattoo” thing – so i guess this guy (and the 100 or so others that have it) are in our gang as well!

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    DeathSquad

    All the members of the band have this same tattoo

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    DeathSquad

    All the members of the band have this same tattoo

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    DeathSquad

    All the members of the band have this same tattoo

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    All the members of the band have this same tattoo

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