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.

So Says Nietzsche… or was it Conan?

“What does not kill you makes you stronger” — this oldschool take on is Hallmark‘s new tattoo, done two and a half months ago at Black Cat Tattoo by Dan Kubin (who works at Freaks in Boise, Idaho).

Comments

48 responses to “So Says Nietzsche… or was it Conan?”

  1. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I think it references her spinal fusion

  2. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I think it references her spinal fusion

  3. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I think it references her spinal fusion

  4. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    I think it references her spinal fusion

  5. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    This tattoo is false.

  6. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    This tattoo is false.

  7. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    This tattoo is false.

  8. Commodore Josh Avatar
    Commodore Josh

    This tattoo is false.

  9. 2020 Avatar
    2020

    i adore the way you have edited this, it looks fantastic and the tattoo is nice

  10. 2020 Avatar
    2020

    i adore the way you have edited this, it looks fantastic and the tattoo is nice

  11. 2020 Avatar
    2020

    i adore the way you have edited this, it looks fantastic and the tattoo is nice

  12. 2020 Avatar
    2020

    i adore the way you have edited this, it looks fantastic and the tattoo is nice

  13. Charel Avatar

    what about muscular dystrophy?

    i like it, believe what you want, but it’s true in a lot of cases.

  14. Charel Avatar

    what about muscular dystrophy?

    i like it, believe what you want, but it’s true in a lot of cases.

  15. Charel Avatar

    what about muscular dystrophy?

    i like it, believe what you want, but it’s true in a lot of cases.

  16. Charel Avatar

    what about muscular dystrophy?

    i like it, believe what you want, but it’s true in a lot of cases.

  17. Pearly Avatar

    What’s on the side of the scales that isnt dollor sign?

  18. Pearly Avatar

    What’s on the side of the scales that isnt dollor sign?

  19. Pearly Avatar

    What’s on the side of the scales that isnt dollor sign?

  20. Pearly Avatar

    What’s on the side of the scales that isnt dollor sign?

  21. Casey Avatar

    Looks like a broken heart on the other side of the scale.

  22. Casey Avatar

    Looks like a broken heart on the other side of the scale.

  23. Casey Avatar

    Looks like a broken heart on the other side of the scale.

  24. Casey Avatar

    Looks like a broken heart on the other side of the scale.

  25. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    #4 – looks like a broken heart

  26. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    #4 – looks like a broken heart

  27. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    #4 – looks like a broken heart

  28. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    #4 – looks like a broken heart

  29. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Read the IAM. There is a sad story behind this if I am reading it right.

  30. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Read the IAM. There is a sad story behind this if I am reading it right.

  31. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Read the IAM. There is a sad story behind this if I am reading it right.

  32. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Read the IAM. There is a sad story behind this if I am reading it right.

  33. Jezsh Avatar

    I like the exclamation mark.

  34. Jezsh Avatar

    I like the exclamation mark.

  35. Jezsh Avatar

    I like the exclamation mark.

  36. Jezsh Avatar

    I like the exclamation mark.

  37. Moss918 Avatar
    Moss918

    Gotta love Nietzsche, I have a quote of his planned for my tattoo aswell.

  38. Moss918 Avatar
    Moss918

    Gotta love Nietzsche, I have a quote of his planned for my tattoo aswell.

  39. Moss918 Avatar
    Moss918

    Gotta love Nietzsche, I have a quote of his planned for my tattoo aswell.

  40. Moss918 Avatar
    Moss918

    Gotta love Nietzsche, I have a quote of his planned for my tattoo aswell.

  41. Leigh Avatar

    I love this tattoo…I love tattoos that are not only well done, but tell stories.

  42. Leigh Avatar

    I love this tattoo…I love tattoos that are not only well done, but tell stories.

  43. Leigh Avatar

    I love this tattoo…I love tattoos that are not only well done, but tell stories.

  44. Leigh Avatar

    I love this tattoo…I love tattoos that are not only well done, but tell stories.

  45. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    Except breaking your arm, cause muscles atrophy when you’re in a cast for several weeks.

  46. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    Except breaking your arm, cause muscles atrophy when you’re in a cast for several weeks.

  47. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    Except breaking your arm, cause muscles atrophy when you’re in a cast for several weeks.

  48. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    Except breaking your arm, cause muscles atrophy when you’re in a cast for several weeks.

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