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.

Oh, I know what they call this person

And I’m completely sure they’re just mad about saffron. This Mello Yello tattoo is by Annie Frenzel at Phoenix Tattoo in Raleigh, NC.

Comments

84 responses to “Oh, I know what they call this person”

  1. rebecca Avatar

    Wow, I like pink and red; it’s so pretty!!

  2. rebecca Avatar

    Wow, I like pink and red; it’s so pretty!!

  3. rebecca Avatar

    Wow, I like pink and red; it’s so pretty!!

  4. rebecca Avatar

    Wow, I like pink and red; it’s so pretty!!

  5. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    I can’t decide if the angel looks pained or constipated.
    I like it!!

  6. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    I can’t decide if the angel looks pained or constipated.
    I like it!!

  7. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    I can’t decide if the angel looks pained or constipated.
    I like it!!

  8. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    I can’t decide if the angel looks pained or constipated.
    I like it!!

  9. Amber Avatar

    Saffron’s mad about me… great, now I have that song stuck in my head. Great tattoo, though. I love the color work.

  10. Amber Avatar

    Saffron’s mad about me… great, now I have that song stuck in my head. Great tattoo, though. I love the color work.

  11. Amber Avatar

    Saffron’s mad about me… great, now I have that song stuck in my head. Great tattoo, though. I love the color work.

  12. Amber Avatar

    Saffron’s mad about me… great, now I have that song stuck in my head. Great tattoo, though. I love the color work.

  13. Greenshot Avatar
    Greenshot

    Ha, guess the love will never die. Maybe I should get Surge tattooed on my leg? 🙂

  14. Greenshot Avatar
    Greenshot

    Ha, guess the love will never die. Maybe I should get Surge tattooed on my leg? 🙂

  15. Greenshot Avatar
    Greenshot

    Ha, guess the love will never die. Maybe I should get Surge tattooed on my leg? 🙂

  16. Greenshot Avatar
    Greenshot

    Ha, guess the love will never die. Maybe I should get Surge tattooed on my leg? 🙂

  17. ash Avatar

    any time a donovan reference can be made, i smile.

  18. ash Avatar

    any time a donovan reference can be made, i smile.

  19. ash Avatar

    any time a donovan reference can be made, i smile.

  20. ash Avatar

    any time a donovan reference can be made, i smile.

  21. Mac Avatar

    I will always have a warm spot in my heart for that song.

    Twenty-five years ago, I got knocked down by a guy who didn’t like my drunken teenage behavior. As I sat on the floor wondering if he had broken my jaw and looking confused, he looked down at me and said with a gentle smile, “I guess you’re just Mello Yello, huh?” I gurgled something and he wandered off to bang one of the cool girls.

    Ahhh… the good old days.

    Hey! Cool tattoo!

  22. Mac Avatar

    I will always have a warm spot in my heart for that song.

    Twenty-five years ago, I got knocked down by a guy who didn’t like my drunken teenage behavior. As I sat on the floor wondering if he had broken my jaw and looking confused, he looked down at me and said with a gentle smile, “I guess you’re just Mello Yello, huh?” I gurgled something and he wandered off to bang one of the cool girls.

    Ahhh… the good old days.

    Hey! Cool tattoo!

  23. Mac Avatar

    I will always have a warm spot in my heart for that song.

    Twenty-five years ago, I got knocked down by a guy who didn’t like my drunken teenage behavior. As I sat on the floor wondering if he had broken my jaw and looking confused, he looked down at me and said with a gentle smile, “I guess you’re just Mello Yello, huh?” I gurgled something and he wandered off to bang one of the cool girls.

    Ahhh… the good old days.

    Hey! Cool tattoo!

  24. Mac Avatar

    I will always have a warm spot in my heart for that song.

    Twenty-five years ago, I got knocked down by a guy who didn’t like my drunken teenage behavior. As I sat on the floor wondering if he had broken my jaw and looking confused, he looked down at me and said with a gentle smile, “I guess you’re just Mello Yello, huh?” I gurgled something and he wandered off to bang one of the cool girls.

    Ahhh… the good old days.

    Hey! Cool tattoo!

  25. becka Avatar
    becka

    did they discontinue mello yello? i haven’t seen it in ages.

  26. becka Avatar
    becka

    did they discontinue mello yello? i haven’t seen it in ages.

  27. becka Avatar
    becka

    did they discontinue mello yello? i haven’t seen it in ages.

  28. becka Avatar
    becka

    did they discontinue mello yello? i haven’t seen it in ages.

  29. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Those pinks and reds are so gorgeous and glowing.

  30. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Those pinks and reds are so gorgeous and glowing.

  31. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Those pinks and reds are so gorgeous and glowing.

  32. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    Those pinks and reds are so gorgeous and glowing.

  33. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Becka: I think Vault energy drinks took over the Mello Yello slot.

  34. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Becka: I think Vault energy drinks took over the Mello Yello slot.

  35. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Becka: I think Vault energy drinks took over the Mello Yello slot.

  36. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Becka: I think Vault energy drinks took over the Mello Yello slot.

  37. stretcher Avatar

    I love a bit of bold colour, fantastic!

  38. stretcher Avatar

    I love a bit of bold colour, fantastic!

  39. stretcher Avatar

    I love a bit of bold colour, fantastic!

  40. stretcher Avatar

    I love a bit of bold colour, fantastic!

  41. Max Brand Avatar

    Mt Dew is better!

  42. Max Brand Avatar

    Mt Dew is better!

  43. Max Brand Avatar

    Mt Dew is better!

  44. Max Brand Avatar

    Mt Dew is better!

  45. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    They still make Mello Yello, and they definately sell it down here in NC.

  46. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    They still make Mello Yello, and they definately sell it down here in NC.

  47. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    They still make Mello Yello, and they definately sell it down here in NC.

  48. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    They still make Mello Yello, and they definately sell it down here in NC.

  49. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    The artwork is fantastic.

  50. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    The artwork is fantastic.

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