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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.

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American Psycho Tattoo

Written by

Shannon Larratt

“In 1987 Huey released this, Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think I their undisputed masterpiece is ‘Hip To Be Square,’ a song so catchy that most people probably don’t listen to the lyrics. But they should because it’s not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It’s also a personal statement about the band itself.”

And I think we all know what happens next. CHOP!!

Tattoo by Johnny W at Acute Body Arts in Quinnebaug, CT.

Comments

78 responses to “American Psycho Tattoo”

  1. JenO33 Avatar
    JenO33

    heheh, very funny !

  2. JenO33 Avatar
    JenO33

    heheh, very funny !

  3. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Oh my god, am I the only one who is bothered by the stray hair on her back?!
    Pretty tattoo

  4. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Oh my god, am I the only one who is bothered by the stray hair on her back?!
    Pretty tattoo

  5. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    neat!!

  6. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    neat!!

  7. Casey Avatar
    Casey

    @ #27
    I kept trying to wipe it away from my screen.
    Great scene.

  8. Casey Avatar
    Casey

    @ #27
    I kept trying to wipe it away from my screen.
    Great scene.

  9. helen Avatar
    helen

    #27 i wish you hadn’t said that its all i can notice now.

    love it! i need to read that book again and watch the film again too.

  10. helen Avatar
    helen

    #27 i wish you hadn’t said that its all i can notice now.

    love it! i need to read that book again and watch the film again too.

  11. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    i did an this monologue a few weeks ago for drama class.

  12. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    i did an this monologue a few weeks ago for drama class.

  13. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar
    wlcm2t3hmachine

    inyourface– oops, its 399 pages. It seemed much longer while I was reading it… ; ) haha

  14. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar
    wlcm2t3hmachine

    inyourface– oops, its 399 pages. It seemed much longer while I was reading it… ; ) haha

  15. MarmeladeFlesh Avatar
    MarmeladeFlesh

    i have a BEE forum! check it out…it’s always dead.

    i have a tattered old copy of american psycho signed by easton ellis in my display case.

  16. MarmeladeFlesh Avatar
    MarmeladeFlesh

    i have a BEE forum! check it out…it’s always dead.

    i have a tattered old copy of american psycho signed by easton ellis in my display case.

  17. juDe Avatar
    juDe

    Patrick Bateman of the fucking win.

  18. juDe Avatar
    juDe

    Patrick Bateman of the fucking win.

  19. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    this has nothing to do with the tattoo, but whenever i look at this picture i always see the hair on her back and i keep thinking that its on my computer screen so i go to take it off, it just makes me crazy.

  20. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    this has nothing to do with the tattoo, but whenever i look at this picture i always see the hair on her back and i keep thinking that its on my computer screen so i go to take it off, it just makes me crazy.

  21. nickyldr Avatar
    nickyldr

    this is my fav movie

  22. nickyldr Avatar
    nickyldr

    this is my fav movie

  23. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    Definately In Too Deep. Niiiice.

  24. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    Definately In Too Deep. Niiiice.

  25. Leo Avatar
    Leo

    I wanted to leave a comment, but I have to go return some videotapes.

  26. Leo Avatar
    Leo

    I wanted to leave a comment, but I have to go return some videotapes.

  27. Cuttz from Holland #23 Avatar
    Cuttz from Holland #23

    Also my favourite…great!!!!!

  28. Cuttz from Holland #23 Avatar
    Cuttz from Holland #23

    Also my favourite…great!!!!!

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