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. anametamystik Avatar

    All the hatred of this style merely encourages me to spend a few hours working in my graphics and print layout tools making my own star field as my first tattoo.

    Up until recently I would have also insisted upon uniformity. If her stars were uniform, they would not be as beautiful in my opinion as they are since they have a certain youthful charm.

  2. anametamystik Avatar

    All the hatred of this style merely encourages me to spend a few hours working in my graphics and print layout tools making my own star field as my first tattoo.

    Up until recently I would have also insisted upon uniformity. If her stars were uniform, they would not be as beautiful in my opinion as they are since they have a certain youthful charm.

  3. anametamystik Avatar

    All the hatred of this style merely encourages me to spend a few hours working in my graphics and print layout tools making my own star field as my first tattoo.

    Up until recently I would have also insisted upon uniformity. If her stars were uniform, they would not be as beautiful in my opinion as they are since they have a certain youthful charm.

  4. anametamystik Avatar

    All the hatred of this style merely encourages me to spend a few hours working in my graphics and print layout tools making my own star field as my first tattoo.

    Up until recently I would have also insisted upon uniformity. If her stars were uniform, they would not be as beautiful in my opinion as they are since they have a certain youthful charm.

  5. chinaa Avatar
    chinaa

    if the stars were done perfectly there would be tons of people saying how they hate how the stars are all perfect& how she should have thought more outside the box; it’s not something i would get but i’m sure she loves it.

  6. chinaa Avatar
    chinaa

    if the stars were done perfectly there would be tons of people saying how they hate how the stars are all perfect& how she should have thought more outside the box; it’s not something i would get but i’m sure she loves it.

  7. chinaa Avatar
    chinaa

    if the stars were done perfectly there would be tons of people saying how they hate how the stars are all perfect& how she should have thought more outside the box; it’s not something i would get but i’m sure she loves it.

  8. chinaa Avatar
    chinaa

    if the stars were done perfectly there would be tons of people saying how they hate how the stars are all perfect& how she should have thought more outside the box; it’s not something i would get but i’m sure she loves it.

  9. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    elvis would be ashamed! look at those small pussy sideburns.

    and @3, i was just about to call you a fucking idiot, but i just noticed that i misunderstood what you actually said 😀

  10. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    elvis would be ashamed! look at those small pussy sideburns.

    and @3, i was just about to call you a fucking idiot, but i just noticed that i misunderstood what you actually said 😀

  11. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    elvis would be ashamed! look at those small pussy sideburns.

    and @3, i was just about to call you a fucking idiot, but i just noticed that i misunderstood what you actually said 😀

  12. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    elvis would be ashamed! look at those small pussy sideburns.

    and @3, i was just about to call you a fucking idiot, but i just noticed that i misunderstood what you actually said 😀

  13. woah there nelly Avatar
    woah there nelly

    mreh *shrugs*

  14. woah there nelly Avatar
    woah there nelly

    mreh *shrugs*

  15. woah there nelly Avatar
    woah there nelly

    mreh *shrugs*

  16. woah there nelly Avatar
    woah there nelly

    mreh *shrugs*

  17. Unsaint Avatar
    Unsaint

    I LOVE this! It’s so cute!

  18. Unsaint Avatar
    Unsaint

    I LOVE this! It’s so cute!

  19. Unsaint Avatar
    Unsaint

    I LOVE this! It’s so cute!

  20. Unsaint Avatar
    Unsaint

    I LOVE this! It’s so cute!

  21. Lyla Avatar
    Lyla

    I have a moehawk and I’ve been thinking about getting tattoos on my scalp, too.
    I’m happy to see a photo of what someone’s scalp tattoo looks like. I personally wouldnt get a tattoo of stars but whatever, it looks cute on her and as long as she is happy. 😀

  22. Lyla Avatar
    Lyla

    I have a moehawk and I’ve been thinking about getting tattoos on my scalp, too.
    I’m happy to see a photo of what someone’s scalp tattoo looks like. I personally wouldnt get a tattoo of stars but whatever, it looks cute on her and as long as she is happy. 😀

  23. Lyla Avatar
    Lyla

    I have a moehawk and I’ve been thinking about getting tattoos on my scalp, too.
    I’m happy to see a photo of what someone’s scalp tattoo looks like. I personally wouldnt get a tattoo of stars but whatever, it looks cute on her and as long as she is happy. 😀

  24. Lyla Avatar
    Lyla

    I have a moehawk and I’ve been thinking about getting tattoos on my scalp, too.
    I’m happy to see a photo of what someone’s scalp tattoo looks like. I personally wouldnt get a tattoo of stars but whatever, it looks cute on her and as long as she is happy. 😀

  25. smells Avatar
    smells

    i hate stars.

  26. smells Avatar
    smells

    i hate stars.

  27. smells Avatar
    smells

    i hate stars.

  28. smells Avatar
    smells

    i hate stars.

  29. maiya Avatar
    maiya

    Mummy says that if I can’t say anything nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all 🙁

  30. maiya Avatar
    maiya

    Mummy says that if I can’t say anything nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all 🙁

  31. maiya Avatar
    maiya

    Mummy says that if I can’t say anything nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all 🙁

  32. maiya Avatar
    maiya

    Mummy says that if I can’t say anything nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all 🙁

  33. B Avatar
    B

    pretty cool

  34. B Avatar
    B

    pretty cool

  35. B Avatar
    B

    pretty cool

  36. B Avatar
    B

    pretty cool

  37. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Well that looks incredibly wonky.

  38. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Well that looks incredibly wonky.

  39. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Well that looks incredibly wonky.

  40. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Well that looks incredibly wonky.

  41. Telyn Avatar

    LOVE. I especially like the ‘poorly drawn’ stars. I think they’re lovely. ;D

    I wonder if there’s only one side?

  42. Telyn Avatar

    LOVE. I especially like the ‘poorly drawn’ stars. I think they’re lovely. ;D

    I wonder if there’s only one side?

  43. Telyn Avatar

    LOVE. I especially like the ‘poorly drawn’ stars. I think they’re lovely. ;D

    I wonder if there’s only one side?

  44. Telyn Avatar

    LOVE. I especially like the ‘poorly drawn’ stars. I think they’re lovely. ;D

    I wonder if there’s only one side?

  45. Connor Avatar

    I think this tattoo idea is hella awesome and people need to stop hating on it because of the “uniformity” or because she has a fricken mole. Grow up people. 1. It says right above the little comment box to leave if you’re gonna say something mean. 2. It’s just a tattoo. & 3. If she’s happy with the tattoo thats all that matters. :]

  46. Connor Avatar

    I think this tattoo idea is hella awesome and people need to stop hating on it because of the “uniformity” or because she has a fricken mole. Grow up people. 1. It says right above the little comment box to leave if you’re gonna say something mean. 2. It’s just a tattoo. & 3. If she’s happy with the tattoo thats all that matters. :]

  47. Connor Avatar

    I think this tattoo idea is hella awesome and people need to stop hating on it because of the “uniformity” or because she has a fricken mole. Grow up people. 1. It says right above the little comment box to leave if you’re gonna say something mean. 2. It’s just a tattoo. & 3. If she’s happy with the tattoo thats all that matters. :]

  48. Connor Avatar

    I think this tattoo idea is hella awesome and people need to stop hating on it because of the “uniformity” or because she has a fricken mole. Grow up people. 1. It says right above the little comment box to leave if you’re gonna say something mean. 2. It’s just a tattoo. & 3. If she’s happy with the tattoo thats all that matters. :]

  49. sammy Avatar
    sammy

    this is actually the coolest tattoo i’ve ever seen
    i love this 🙂
    stop bitching about it, if you dont have anything nice to say then go away

  50. sammy Avatar
    sammy

    this is actually the coolest tattoo i’ve ever seen
    i love this 🙂
    stop bitching about it, if you dont have anything nice to say then go away

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