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.

Childhood Games

Even though frisbee isn’t one of the childhood (and adult!) activities in this stick-figure tattoo, it still made my day! Clickthrough for a larger view..

By Terry, Classic Electric Tattoo, Frederick, MD

Comments

15 responses to “Childhood Games”

  1. Ward. Avatar

    I can see this one getting expanded upon eventually.

  2. Shaun Avatar
    Shaun

    haha its awesome.

  3. nock Avatar
    nock

    uh… what does frisbee have to do with anything? Need better jokes!

  4. MetalHouse III Avatar

    Hehehehe, happy tats!

  5. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    nock – Because frisbee’s my favourite game!

  6. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    i thought it’d be a cere tattoo!

  7. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Awh the little doggy is so cute ^_^

  8. Sean Avatar

    I don’t know why, but I like this tattoo 😛

  9. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Sean – I know why you like it, but I’m not telling.

  10. valy Avatar

    i think i’ve just become a fan of “childhood reminders” tattoo ^^

  11. DethKok Avatar
    DethKok

    very cool, way better then spending $300/hour to some rockstar,for a sleeve that has no personal meaning.
    if it was on me id add a ‘slip-N-slide’!!

  12. resonanteye Avatar

    wow, this one is much more “up” and happy than the gore stick figure sleeve I have been working on. I love this kind of stuff.

  13. Jason Avatar

    hahaha i love the sun, check it out, its just chillin in the sky with its shades haha

  14. fatih Avatar
    fatih

    muhteşem olmuş çılgın bir oyun bahcesi hanfendinin içinde kalmış çocukluk anılarnı dışa vurmuş

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