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.

Star Spangled Noggin

I was totally blown away when I saw this gorgeous head tattoo by CBY at A-1 Classic Tattoos in Killeen, Fort Hood, Texas.

I especially like the sideburns, Elvis would be proud!

Comments

232 responses to “Star Spangled Noggin”

  1. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Can’t say that I like it. The stars seem crooky and I just don’t like it, would have been fine with more variation. But that’s me. Aslong as she’s happy really.

  2. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Can’t say that I like it. The stars seem crooky and I just don’t like it, would have been fine with more variation. But that’s me. Aslong as she’s happy really.

  3. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Can’t say that I like it. The stars seem crooky and I just don’t like it, would have been fine with more variation. But that’s me. Aslong as she’s happy really.

  4. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Can’t say that I like it. The stars seem crooky and I just don’t like it, would have been fine with more variation. But that’s me. Aslong as she’s happy really.

  5. starred_and_scarred Avatar
    starred_and_scarred

    I really like that the big green star has a little star within it. The worst tattoo I ever got was from Dragon Lady’s in Killeen and it just happened to be a small cluster of stars. You’d think if you could get a proper star tattoo anywhere it would be the Lonestar State. Bummer.

  6. starred_and_scarred Avatar
    starred_and_scarred

    I really like that the big green star has a little star within it. The worst tattoo I ever got was from Dragon Lady’s in Killeen and it just happened to be a small cluster of stars. You’d think if you could get a proper star tattoo anywhere it would be the Lonestar State. Bummer.

  7. starred_and_scarred Avatar
    starred_and_scarred

    I really like that the big green star has a little star within it. The worst tattoo I ever got was from Dragon Lady’s in Killeen and it just happened to be a small cluster of stars. You’d think if you could get a proper star tattoo anywhere it would be the Lonestar State. Bummer.

  8. starred_and_scarred Avatar
    starred_and_scarred

    I really like that the big green star has a little star within it. The worst tattoo I ever got was from Dragon Lady’s in Killeen and it just happened to be a small cluster of stars. You’d think if you could get a proper star tattoo anywhere it would be the Lonestar State. Bummer.

  9. drhntr Avatar
    drhntr

    youthful charm?! wtf? they are clearly badly tattooed. head tattooing is difficult and to have some kid have a shot at it with one of the hardest things to tattoo (stars are hard as fuck) is just dumb.

    you can totally tell they are MEANT to be straight, but the tattooer fucked up. theres no flow, no nothign about this piece. the shooting stars are whack. nothign wrong with just walking in and saying ‘i want stars on my bonce’ just make sure you get a dude that knows what hes doing.

    wheres the quality control?

  10. drhntr Avatar
    drhntr

    youthful charm?! wtf? they are clearly badly tattooed. head tattooing is difficult and to have some kid have a shot at it with one of the hardest things to tattoo (stars are hard as fuck) is just dumb.

    you can totally tell they are MEANT to be straight, but the tattooer fucked up. theres no flow, no nothign about this piece. the shooting stars are whack. nothign wrong with just walking in and saying ‘i want stars on my bonce’ just make sure you get a dude that knows what hes doing.

    wheres the quality control?

  11. drhntr Avatar
    drhntr

    youthful charm?! wtf? they are clearly badly tattooed. head tattooing is difficult and to have some kid have a shot at it with one of the hardest things to tattoo (stars are hard as fuck) is just dumb.

    you can totally tell they are MEANT to be straight, but the tattooer fucked up. theres no flow, no nothign about this piece. the shooting stars are whack. nothign wrong with just walking in and saying ‘i want stars on my bonce’ just make sure you get a dude that knows what hes doing.

    wheres the quality control?

  12. drhntr Avatar
    drhntr

    youthful charm?! wtf? they are clearly badly tattooed. head tattooing is difficult and to have some kid have a shot at it with one of the hardest things to tattoo (stars are hard as fuck) is just dumb.

    you can totally tell they are MEANT to be straight, but the tattooer fucked up. theres no flow, no nothign about this piece. the shooting stars are whack. nothign wrong with just walking in and saying ‘i want stars on my bonce’ just make sure you get a dude that knows what hes doing.

    wheres the quality control?

  13. alex Avatar

    i like that the stars are all wonky.
    and if she didn’t like it why would she let it be posted on modblog?
    if i got a tattoo that i hated i wouldn’t send it in so people could tell me how awful it is, i would already know.

  14. alex Avatar

    i like that the stars are all wonky.
    and if she didn’t like it why would she let it be posted on modblog?
    if i got a tattoo that i hated i wouldn’t send it in so people could tell me how awful it is, i would already know.

  15. alex Avatar

    i like that the stars are all wonky.
    and if she didn’t like it why would she let it be posted on modblog?
    if i got a tattoo that i hated i wouldn’t send it in so people could tell me how awful it is, i would already know.

  16. alex Avatar

    i like that the stars are all wonky.
    and if she didn’t like it why would she let it be posted on modblog?
    if i got a tattoo that i hated i wouldn’t send it in so people could tell me how awful it is, i would already know.

  17. Lenore Avatar

    Roo ~ Totally understandable. I am not one to tell people they shouldn’t be happy with what they have if that’s what they want. Personally, I’m picky about my ink, so this was just my opinion. 😉

  18. Lenore Avatar

    Roo ~ Totally understandable. I am not one to tell people they shouldn’t be happy with what they have if that’s what they want. Personally, I’m picky about my ink, so this was just my opinion. 😉

  19. Lenore Avatar

    Roo ~ Totally understandable. I am not one to tell people they shouldn’t be happy with what they have if that’s what they want. Personally, I’m picky about my ink, so this was just my opinion. 😉

  20. Lenore Avatar

    Roo ~ Totally understandable. I am not one to tell people they shouldn’t be happy with what they have if that’s what they want. Personally, I’m picky about my ink, so this was just my opinion. 😉

  21. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    I think this tattoo is very cool aand unique–never seen another like it. I think it shows that this person is very creative. Nice piercings, also.

  22. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    I think this tattoo is very cool aand unique–never seen another like it. I think it shows that this person is very creative. Nice piercings, also.

  23. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    I think this tattoo is very cool aand unique–never seen another like it. I think it shows that this person is very creative. Nice piercings, also.

  24. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    I think this tattoo is very cool aand unique–never seen another like it. I think it shows that this person is very creative. Nice piercings, also.

  25. e1m1 Avatar

    i love this. the stars also remind me of like, rocky and bullwinkle sort of aesthetics.

  26. e1m1 Avatar

    i love this. the stars also remind me of like, rocky and bullwinkle sort of aesthetics.

  27. e1m1 Avatar

    i love this. the stars also remind me of like, rocky and bullwinkle sort of aesthetics.

  28. e1m1 Avatar

    i love this. the stars also remind me of like, rocky and bullwinkle sort of aesthetics.

  29. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    I just hate star tattoos! GOD, people – let’s move on to the next trend already!

  30. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    I just hate star tattoos! GOD, people – let’s move on to the next trend already!

  31. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    I just hate star tattoos! GOD, people – let’s move on to the next trend already!

  32. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    I just hate star tattoos! GOD, people – let’s move on to the next trend already!

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