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.

Papa Noel Loves Tattoos!

My friends from Monkysbodymods (La Serena, Chile) were at what was I think the 11th annual Sao Paulo, Brasil tattoo convention, and who was there but Papa Noel — yes, he really is a full-on professional Santa Claus, with the tattoos to match!

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32 responses to “Papa Noel Loves Tattoos!”

  1. Airi Zombie Avatar

    If theres anything the world could use more of.. it’s definitely half naked elderly christmas enthusiasts.

  2. Airi Zombie Avatar

    If theres anything the world could use more of.. it’s definitely half naked elderly christmas enthusiasts.

  3. Airi Zombie Avatar

    If theres anything the world could use more of.. it’s definitely half naked elderly christmas enthusiasts.

  4. Airi Zombie Avatar

    If theres anything the world could use more of.. it’s definitely half naked elderly christmas enthusiasts.

  5. BuddyHaggard Avatar

    I love the Superman tattoo on his leg, I wish I could see I better picture of it. It looks great.

  6. BuddyHaggard Avatar

    I love the Superman tattoo on his leg, I wish I could see I better picture of it. It looks great.

  7. BuddyHaggard Avatar

    I love the Superman tattoo on his leg, I wish I could see I better picture of it. It looks great.

  8. BuddyHaggard Avatar

    I love the Superman tattoo on his leg, I wish I could see I better picture of it. It looks great.

  9. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    its great and all that we have big, hairy, half naked Santa’s running around

    but i am a bit disturbed about the white stain on his budgy smugglers…..

  10. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    its great and all that we have big, hairy, half naked Santa’s running around

    but i am a bit disturbed about the white stain on his budgy smugglers…..

  11. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    its great and all that we have big, hairy, half naked Santa’s running around

    but i am a bit disturbed about the white stain on his budgy smugglers…..

  12. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    its great and all that we have big, hairy, half naked Santa’s running around

    but i am a bit disturbed about the white stain on his budgy smugglers…..

  13. Airi Zombie Avatar

    Jesus Tittyfucking Christ.

    I wasn’t tempted to look at his groin so much, Jonnycore, but now I see that and I am ruined for life. I cannot unsee what I saw!

  14. Airi Zombie Avatar

    Jesus Tittyfucking Christ.

    I wasn’t tempted to look at his groin so much, Jonnycore, but now I see that and I am ruined for life. I cannot unsee what I saw!

  15. Airi Zombie Avatar

    Jesus Tittyfucking Christ.

    I wasn’t tempted to look at his groin so much, Jonnycore, but now I see that and I am ruined for life. I cannot unsee what I saw!

  16. Airi Zombie Avatar

    Jesus Tittyfucking Christ.

    I wasn’t tempted to look at his groin so much, Jonnycore, but now I see that and I am ruined for life. I cannot unsee what I saw!

  17. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    sorry!
    but if i’m gonna be disturbed, you mas as
    well all be!

  18. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    sorry!
    but if i’m gonna be disturbed, you mas as
    well all be!

  19. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    sorry!
    but if i’m gonna be disturbed, you mas as
    well all be!

  20. jonnycore Avatar
    jonnycore

    sorry!
    but if i’m gonna be disturbed, you mas as
    well all be!

  21. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    i hate those purple glasses on anyone.. ever. even precious john lennon.

    the tattoos are great.

    but who can be a professional santa when its seasonal work?

  22. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    i hate those purple glasses on anyone.. ever. even precious john lennon.

    the tattoos are great.

    but who can be a professional santa when its seasonal work?

  23. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    i hate those purple glasses on anyone.. ever. even precious john lennon.

    the tattoos are great.

    but who can be a professional santa when its seasonal work?

  24. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    i hate those purple glasses on anyone.. ever. even precious john lennon.

    the tattoos are great.

    but who can be a professional santa when its seasonal work?

  25. Dookie Avatar

    is that a stain?….or is that just the design?…..

  26. Dookie Avatar

    is that a stain?….or is that just the design?…..

  27. Dookie Avatar

    is that a stain?….or is that just the design?…..

  28. Dookie Avatar

    is that a stain?….or is that just the design?…..

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