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.

Textual Addiction

I must admit (as is probably obvious) I’ve been storing these text tattoos up for quite some time, and thought now would be as good a time as any to unleash them upon you!

“I never wanted to be different” BMEzine slogan (1, 2, 3) on Ana by Ricardo at Medtattoos, Ermesinde, Portugal.

Farewell tattoo on Seth by Sean at Slingin’ Ink, Oskaloosa, IA.

Occam’s Razor palm tattoo on DistortedSmiles (self-done) in Queens, New York.

Passion for Basketball by Sam of Sam and Liz Tattoos, Rosemead, CA.

Whore Island and “Amelican” tattoos by Frank-N-Berry, Starborn Tattoos, Las Vegas.

Last but not least the ASCII rose and Roman numeral (7) by Josh, Outworld Tattoo, Saint John, NB.

More tomorrow!

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Comments

156 responses to “Textual Addiction”

  1. Lydia Avatar

    “Why don’t you go back to your home on whore island!”

    Hahah, I love that one.

  2. Lydia Avatar

    “Why don’t you go back to your home on whore island!”

    Hahah, I love that one.

  3. Lydia Avatar

    “Why don’t you go back to your home on whore island!”

    Hahah, I love that one.

  4. Lydia Avatar

    “Why don’t you go back to your home on whore island!”

    Hahah, I love that one.

  5. Maestro Avatar
    Maestro

    I thought the stereotype for Asian accents was in a difficulty saying the letter “L”, and pronouncing it like an “R”, not vice versa.

    Rike Bruce Ree.

    I could be wrong though.

  6. Maestro Avatar
    Maestro

    I thought the stereotype for Asian accents was in a difficulty saying the letter “L”, and pronouncing it like an “R”, not vice versa.

    Rike Bruce Ree.

    I could be wrong though.

  7. Maestro Avatar
    Maestro

    I thought the stereotype for Asian accents was in a difficulty saying the letter “L”, and pronouncing it like an “R”, not vice versa.

    Rike Bruce Ree.

    I could be wrong though.

  8. Maestro Avatar
    Maestro

    I thought the stereotype for Asian accents was in a difficulty saying the letter “L”, and pronouncing it like an “R”, not vice versa.

    Rike Bruce Ree.

    I could be wrong though.

  9. ward. Avatar

    2: So did I, lethal weapon always confused me with the “fried rice” part. Secondly, what’s the price of air fair to whore island gonna set me back?

  10. ward. Avatar

    2: So did I, lethal weapon always confused me with the “fried rice” part. Secondly, what’s the price of air fair to whore island gonna set me back?

  11. ward. Avatar

    2: So did I, lethal weapon always confused me with the “fried rice” part. Secondly, what’s the price of air fair to whore island gonna set me back?

  12. ward. Avatar

    2: So did I, lethal weapon always confused me with the “fried rice” part. Secondly, what’s the price of air fair to whore island gonna set me back?

  13. killabeez Avatar
    killabeez

    what’s up with the racist tattoo. classy……

  14. killabeez Avatar
    killabeez

    what’s up with the racist tattoo. classy……

  15. killabeez Avatar
    killabeez

    what’s up with the racist tattoo. classy……

  16. killabeez Avatar
    killabeez

    what’s up with the racist tattoo. classy……

  17. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    i love the last one.
    i am me, flaws and all.

  18. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    i love the last one.
    i am me, flaws and all.

  19. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    i love the last one.
    i am me, flaws and all.

  20. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    i love the last one.
    i am me, flaws and all.

  21. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I’ve yet to discover what a ‘Round The World’ entails. I feel as if I’m missing some obvious sexual innuendo; I’m usually pretty good with those.

  22. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I’ve yet to discover what a ‘Round The World’ entails. I feel as if I’m missing some obvious sexual innuendo; I’m usually pretty good with those.

  23. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I’ve yet to discover what a ‘Round The World’ entails. I feel as if I’m missing some obvious sexual innuendo; I’m usually pretty good with those.

  24. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I’ve yet to discover what a ‘Round The World’ entails. I feel as if I’m missing some obvious sexual innuendo; I’m usually pretty good with those.

  25. resonanteye Avatar

    someof those are very nice

  26. resonanteye Avatar

    someof those are very nice

  27. resonanteye Avatar

    someof those are very nice

  28. resonanteye Avatar

    someof those are very nice

  29. Xheni Avatar
    Xheni

    Pidge, I was under the impression it means a little of everything, but I could be wrong.

  30. Xheni Avatar
    Xheni

    Pidge, I was under the impression it means a little of everything, but I could be wrong.

  31. Xheni Avatar
    Xheni

    Pidge, I was under the impression it means a little of everything, but I could be wrong.

  32. Xheni Avatar
    Xheni

    Pidge, I was under the impression it means a little of everything, but I could be wrong.

  33. resonanteye Avatar

    http://www.sex-lexis.com/Sex-Dictionary/around%20the%20world

    means going all over before you get to the “destination”

  34. resonanteye Avatar

    http://www.sex-lexis.com/Sex-Dictionary/around%20the%20world

    means going all over before you get to the “destination”

  35. resonanteye Avatar

    http://www.sex-lexis.com/Sex-Dictionary/around%20the%20world

    means going all over before you get to the “destination”

  36. resonanteye Avatar

    http://www.sex-lexis.com/Sex-Dictionary/around%20the%20world

    means going all over before you get to the “destination”

  37. axl Avatar
    axl

    eh, i want to like the campbells soup can, but those are the most unsteady lined i have ever seen. i do like how the curve of the arm (i assume?) gives it that 3d can shape htough

  38. axl Avatar
    axl

    eh, i want to like the campbells soup can, but those are the most unsteady lined i have ever seen. i do like how the curve of the arm (i assume?) gives it that 3d can shape htough

  39. axl Avatar
    axl

    eh, i want to like the campbells soup can, but those are the most unsteady lined i have ever seen. i do like how the curve of the arm (i assume?) gives it that 3d can shape htough

  40. axl Avatar
    axl

    eh, i want to like the campbells soup can, but those are the most unsteady lined i have ever seen. i do like how the curve of the arm (i assume?) gives it that 3d can shape htough

  41. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I see.

  42. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I see.

  43. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I see.

  44. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I see.

  45. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    axl – It’s actually pretty true to the Andy Warhol original.

  46. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    axl – It’s actually pretty true to the Andy Warhol original.

  47. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    axl – It’s actually pretty true to the Andy Warhol original.

  48. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    axl – It’s actually pretty true to the Andy Warhol original.

  49. Skaraphlema Somnambulist Avatar

    Whore Island and Amelican go home were done by Frank-N-Berry at Starborn Tattoo in Las Vegas, Nevada. I know because he’s my best friend. Someday, he will actually sign up for this site so he can get credited for his work. But until then, he’s the guy sitting be hind me saying “Hey! That’s my work!”

    You can see more at myspace.com/routeoneblues

    🙂

    Tootles

  50. Skaraphlema Somnambulist Avatar

    Whore Island and Amelican go home were done by Frank-N-Berry at Starborn Tattoo in Las Vegas, Nevada. I know because he’s my best friend. Someday, he will actually sign up for this site so he can get credited for his work. But until then, he’s the guy sitting be hind me saying “Hey! That’s my work!”

    You can see more at myspace.com/routeoneblues

    🙂

    Tootles

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