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.

More great tattoos from St. Petersburg (5/7)

I think the funniest thing about this very strange Star Wars parody tattoo is the dude’s nipple nose!

(Thanks again to tan0k for all the pictures from the St. Petersburg Tattoo Convention)

Comments

26 responses to “More great tattoos from St. Petersburg (5/7)”

  1. vi Avatar

    Hahaha, I love everything about this tattoo…

  2. vi Avatar

    Hahaha, I love everything about this tattoo…

  3. gillian gamine Avatar

    the princess yoda is pretty awesome.

  4. gillian gamine Avatar

    the princess yoda is pretty awesome.

  5. anthony Avatar

    i love it, even though its really fucking weird

  6. anthony Avatar

    i love it, even though its really fucking weird

  7. Kalinkina Avatar

    This is one of the most amazing pieces ever! Cheburashka, Gena… what’s not to love? I wonder how many people “get” it though… haha

  8. Kalinkina Avatar

    This is one of the most amazing pieces ever! Cheburashka, Gena… what’s not to love? I wonder how many people “get” it though… haha

  9. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Nipple Nose. What a concept. Great imagination.

  10. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Nipple Nose. What a concept. Great imagination.

  11. Melody Avatar

    #4, I wonder the same thing! The look on Chebuyodas face is priceless. Love it.

  12. Melody Avatar

    #4, I wonder the same thing! The look on Chebuyodas face is priceless. Love it.

  13. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    Very lovely tattoo. I especially LOVE the Jamaica belt!!

  14. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    Very lovely tattoo. I especially LOVE the Jamaica belt!!

  15. Kalinkina Avatar

    Oh yeah! But where is Shapoklyak?

  16. Kalinkina Avatar

    Oh yeah! But where is Shapoklyak?

  17. worthlesswords Avatar

    Aww yay for Russian cartoon characters!
    I still have a Cheburashka toy and everything.

  18. worthlesswords Avatar

    Aww yay for Russian cartoon characters!
    I still have a Cheburashka toy and everything.

  19. nin[j]a Avatar
    nin[j]a

    Gena Skywalker and Master Yodarashka(Chebuyoda)

  20. nin[j]a Avatar
    nin[j]a

    Gena Skywalker and Master Yodarashka(Chebuyoda)

  21. Max Avatar
    Max

    Original picture:
    http://hiero.ru/2018725

  22. Max Avatar
    Max

    Original picture:
    http://hiero.ru/2018725

  23. ovcharka Avatar
    ovcharka

    I get it, nice!!! But i thought the real picture was bigger?

  24. ovcharka Avatar
    ovcharka

    I get it, nice!!! But i thought the real picture was bigger?

  25. ovcharka Avatar
    ovcharka

    Sorry, yeah, now the link opened!

  26. ovcharka Avatar
    ovcharka

    Sorry, yeah, now the link opened!

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