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.

Project Mayhem in Ink

I’d tell you more about Karlos’s Fight Club tattoo (done by Chris at Suicide Kings in Belleville, MI) and the painting behind him, but he emphasized to me that “the second rule of project mayhem is you do not ask questions” so I was afraid to press him on the matter.

Comments

46 responses to “Project Mayhem in Ink”

  1. John Mike Avatar
    John Mike

    Word.

  2. John Mike Avatar
    John Mike

    Word.

  3. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    I don’t know.. the abrupt line bothers me slightly.. I feel like there should be something there. Just a pet peeve though. Otherwise, much love.

  4. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    I don’t know.. the abrupt line bothers me slightly.. I feel like there should be something there. Just a pet peeve though. Otherwise, much love.

  5. S Avatar
    S

    Fightclub 😀

  6. S Avatar
    S

    Fightclub 😀

  7. Kenna Avatar
    Kenna

    OMG Edward Norton. That is all.

  8. Kenna Avatar
    Kenna

    OMG Edward Norton. That is all.

  9. Louie Avatar

    I entirely agree with Kenna.

  10. Louie Avatar

    I entirely agree with Kenna.

  11. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    I’m going to disagree with Kelli on this one – I think the abrupt line makes the whole thing work really well.

    Sort of makes it look like a real sleeve, and it’s also left potential for words to be written at the bottom.

  12. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    I’m going to disagree with Kelli on this one – I think the abrupt line makes the whole thing work really well.

    Sort of makes it look like a real sleeve, and it’s also left potential for words to be written at the bottom.

  13. Veronica Avatar
    Veronica

    I like the line.. it makes it so you don’t have to attempt to draw a body or anything when there wasn’t one in the movie in the screenshot… Also, great idea for a tattoo. Awesome, in fact. 😀

  14. Veronica Avatar
    Veronica

    I like the line.. it makes it so you don’t have to attempt to draw a body or anything when there wasn’t one in the movie in the screenshot… Also, great idea for a tattoo. Awesome, in fact. 😀

  15. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    It’s fantastic, I’m wondering if it extends around the back of the arm as well. Or maybe I shouldn’t be asking any questions.
    Well…bye.

  16. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    It’s fantastic, I’m wondering if it extends around the back of the arm as well. Or maybe I shouldn’t be asking any questions.
    Well…bye.

  17. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    “I want to have your abortion”

  18. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    “I want to have your abortion”

  19. Odd Avatar
    Odd

    The first rule of Fight Club – You do not talk about Fight Club.

    The second rule of Fight Club – You DO NOT TALK ABOUT Fight Club.

    😉

    Nice movie though :P0

  20. Odd Avatar
    Odd

    The first rule of Fight Club – You do not talk about Fight Club.

    The second rule of Fight Club – You DO NOT TALK ABOUT Fight Club.

    😉

    Nice movie though :P0

  21. Louie Avatar

    nice movie?! AMAZING BOOK!!
    Totally digging what everyone has to say about this tat, it’s glorious!

  22. Louie Avatar

    nice movie?! AMAZING BOOK!!
    Totally digging what everyone has to say about this tat, it’s glorious!

  23. Leroy Avatar

    Awesome. I still think they should of kept the line ‘I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school’ in the film.

    I’m suprised I haven’t seen more fight club tattoos around, I mean, the film/book is popular enough.

  24. Leroy Avatar

    Awesome. I still think they should of kept the line ‘I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school’ in the film.

    I’m suprised I haven’t seen more fight club tattoos around, I mean, the film/book is popular enough.

  25. Megan Avatar

    #9, I love that song ^_^
    That is, if it’s the one I’m thinking of.

    Great tat btw, this is my favorite that i’ve seen in a while.

  26. Megan Avatar

    #9, I love that song ^_^
    That is, if it’s the one I’m thinking of.

    Great tat btw, this is my favorite that i’ve seen in a while.

  27. smurf Avatar

    Personally, I love both the film and the book, though I have the movie to thank for my discovery of a kickass author.

  28. smurf Avatar

    Personally, I love both the film and the book, though I have the movie to thank for my discovery of a kickass author.

  29. Chantelle Avatar

    I love simplistic/stencil-lookin’ tattoos and I love Chuck Palahniuk so holy crap – raddest tattoo I’ve seen lately. But I feel like there’s something missing too, or it has great sleeve potential.

  30. Chantelle Avatar

    I love simplistic/stencil-lookin’ tattoos and I love Chuck Palahniuk so holy crap – raddest tattoo I’ve seen lately. But I feel like there’s something missing too, or it has great sleeve potential.

  31. soundoftheground Avatar
    soundoftheground

    “Awesome. I still think they should of kept the line ‘I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school’ in the film.”

    they did, the book actually has the line “i want to have your abortion.”

  32. soundoftheground Avatar
    soundoftheground

    “Awesome. I still think they should of kept the line ‘I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school’ in the film.”

    they did, the book actually has the line “i want to have your abortion.”

  33. stormy Avatar

    love it, love it, love it

  34. stormy Avatar

    love it, love it, love it

  35. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    That is awesome! Great movie, excellent book. Both are faves.

  36. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    That is awesome! Great movie, excellent book. Both are faves.

  37. uptheglasswalls Avatar
    uptheglasswalls

    love the idea! nice work.
    and Palahniuk rocks.

  38. uptheglasswalls Avatar
    uptheglasswalls

    love the idea! nice work.
    and Palahniuk rocks.

  39. MissPiss Avatar
    MissPiss

    That’s the shop I get tattooed at! Haha! Crazy to see them on modblog. xD

  40. MissPiss Avatar
    MissPiss

    That’s the shop I get tattooed at! Haha! Crazy to see them on modblog. xD

  41. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    Nice Aqua Teen shirt. I quote and/or reference that show more than once everyday.

  42. Dizzy Chair Time Avatar

    Nice Aqua Teen shirt. I quote and/or reference that show more than once everyday.

  43. Zadira (aka Myxa) Avatar
    Zadira (aka Myxa)

    THis is your first night in the fightclub. i have to fight!

  44. Zadira (aka Myxa) Avatar
    Zadira (aka Myxa)

    THis is your first night in the fightclub. i have to fight!

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