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.

Ugh. Deliver me from L.L. Bean.

I sure like this Beetlejuice sandworm tattoo, done by Paul Acker at Deep Six Tattoo Laboratory in Philadelphia, PA… But maybe it’s because they kind of look like the doodles I draw…

Comments

34 responses to “Ugh. Deliver me from L.L. Bean.”

  1. Wayde Avatar

    I know that leg!!!

  2. Wayde Avatar

    I know that leg!!!

  3. Valon Oddity Avatar

    FUCKING EH. i have a beetlejuice tattoo

  4. Valon Oddity Avatar

    FUCKING EH. i have a beetlejuice tattoo

  5. MarmeladeFlesh Avatar

    oh man those sand worms used to scare me

  6. MarmeladeFlesh Avatar

    oh man those sand worms used to scare me

  7. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    fuck yeah! that’s fuck awesome!

  8. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    fuck yeah! that’s fuck awesome!

  9. OestreBunny Avatar

    that tattoo fucking rules!

  10. OestreBunny Avatar

    that tattoo fucking rules!

  11. cirrin Avatar
    cirrin

    “But maybe it’s because they kind of look like the doodles I draw…”

    Hummm….I wouldn’t mind having a Shannon doodle tattoo…

  12. cirrin Avatar
    cirrin

    “But maybe it’s because they kind of look like the doodles I draw…”

    Hummm….I wouldn’t mind having a Shannon doodle tattoo…

  13. Jillian Avatar

    hey! that’s my leg!!

  14. Jillian Avatar

    hey! that’s my leg!!

  15. postheidi Avatar

    They do look like your doodles, I thought it was your body part at first. Oh well still looks cool.

  16. postheidi Avatar

    They do look like your doodles, I thought it was your body part at first. Oh well still looks cool.

  17. cirkus Avatar
    cirkus

    i love beetlejuice, and i love paul acker!

  18. cirkus Avatar
    cirkus

    i love beetlejuice, and i love paul acker!

  19. Mikey Avatar

    I used to be afraid of that movie. I love it though.

  20. Mikey Avatar

    I used to be afraid of that movie. I love it though.

  21. manini Avatar

    Oh and Shannon, as far as a thank you to the hospital staff. Any kind of thank you is very appreciated but you can never go wrong with any kind of yummy sweets. Oh and an additional note to their supervisors. It’s always great to be recognized for a job well done. 🙂

  22. manini Avatar

    Oh and Shannon, as far as a thank you to the hospital staff. Any kind of thank you is very appreciated but you can never go wrong with any kind of yummy sweets. Oh and an additional note to their supervisors. It’s always great to be recognized for a job well done. 🙂

  23. violentjayne24 Avatar
    violentjayne24

    wow best head line ever ! My favorite line from the moveie

  24. violentjayne24 Avatar
    violentjayne24

    wow best head line ever ! My favorite line from the moveie

  25. Max Brand Avatar

    that’s rad…..and that must be and older Paul Acker tattoo….cause he does pretty sick stuff now…..

  26. Max Brand Avatar

    that’s rad…..and that must be and older Paul Acker tattoo….cause he does pretty sick stuff now…..

  27. Nikki Avatar

    Fuck yeah!

  28. Nikki Avatar

    Fuck yeah!

  29. starless_dark Avatar

    Haha, great headline. Love that film.

  30. starless_dark Avatar

    Haha, great headline. Love that film.

  31. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    awww that’s a swain leg

  32. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    awww that’s a swain leg

  33. Paul Acker Avatar

    Thats actually a rework of a sandworm she already had,I believe it was a home job,you should of seen it before…..

  34. Paul Acker Avatar

    Thats actually a rework of a sandworm she already had,I believe it was a home job,you should of seen it before…..

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