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. 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

  2. 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

  3. court Avatar

    it might not be what the tattoo is referring to but in chuck palahniuk’s book choke “around the world” is when the girl is on top, facing the guy and spins around to reverse cowgirl position while its still inside her.

  4. court Avatar

    it might not be what the tattoo is referring to but in chuck palahniuk’s book choke “around the world” is when the girl is on top, facing the guy and spins around to reverse cowgirl position while its still inside her.

  5. court Avatar

    it might not be what the tattoo is referring to but in chuck palahniuk’s book choke “around the world” is when the girl is on top, facing the guy and spins around to reverse cowgirl position while its still inside her.

  6. court Avatar

    it might not be what the tattoo is referring to but in chuck palahniuk’s book choke “around the world” is when the girl is on top, facing the guy and spins around to reverse cowgirl position while its still inside her.

  7. [email protected] Avatar

    i’m a big fan of the whore island one.
    oh and pidge: “round the world” also can be the term for a rimjob

  8. [email protected] Avatar

    i’m a big fan of the whore island one.
    oh and pidge: “round the world” also can be the term for a rimjob

  9. [email protected] Avatar

    i’m a big fan of the whore island one.
    oh and pidge: “round the world” also can be the term for a rimjob

  10. [email protected] Avatar

    i’m a big fan of the whore island one.
    oh and pidge: “round the world” also can be the term for a rimjob

  11. Frogster Avatar
    Frogster

    Is it just me, or is the last piece a cutting rather than a tattoo?

  12. Frogster Avatar
    Frogster

    Is it just me, or is the last piece a cutting rather than a tattoo?

  13. Frogster Avatar
    Frogster

    Is it just me, or is the last piece a cutting rather than a tattoo?

  14. Frogster Avatar
    Frogster

    Is it just me, or is the last piece a cutting rather than a tattoo?

  15. Bot Avatar

    Not sure i’d want ‘fuck’ tattooed on me even though its one of my fave words 🙂

  16. Bot Avatar

    Not sure i’d want ‘fuck’ tattooed on me even though its one of my fave words 🙂

  17. Bot Avatar

    Not sure i’d want ‘fuck’ tattooed on me even though its one of my fave words 🙂

  18. Bot Avatar

    Not sure i’d want ‘fuck’ tattooed on me even though its one of my fave words 🙂

  19. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I LOVE the passion tattoo!

  20. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I LOVE the passion tattoo!

  21. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I LOVE the passion tattoo!

  22. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I LOVE the passion tattoo!

  23. Matt Avatar

    I love the whore island one.

    I’m working on a design for an old school tall ship and I’m pretty tempted to slap “Diversity” on the stern.

  24. Matt Avatar

    I love the whore island one.

    I’m working on a design for an old school tall ship and I’m pretty tempted to slap “Diversity” on the stern.

  25. Matt Avatar

    I love the whore island one.

    I’m working on a design for an old school tall ship and I’m pretty tempted to slap “Diversity” on the stern.

  26. Matt Avatar

    I love the whore island one.

    I’m working on a design for an old school tall ship and I’m pretty tempted to slap “Diversity” on the stern.

  27. Isis Avatar

    wee Portugal on Bmezine 😀

  28. Isis Avatar

    wee Portugal on Bmezine 😀

  29. Isis Avatar

    wee Portugal on Bmezine 😀

  30. Isis Avatar

    wee Portugal on Bmezine 😀

  31. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Skaraphlema Somnambulist – Excellent, thanks. He doesn’t *have* to be on IAM to be credited, but it does rely on the person who submitted the tattoos crediting him 🙂

    I’ll edit the entry.

  32. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Skaraphlema Somnambulist – Excellent, thanks. He doesn’t *have* to be on IAM to be credited, but it does rely on the person who submitted the tattoos crediting him 🙂

    I’ll edit the entry.

  33. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Skaraphlema Somnambulist – Excellent, thanks. He doesn’t *have* to be on IAM to be credited, but it does rely on the person who submitted the tattoos crediting him 🙂

    I’ll edit the entry.

  34. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Skaraphlema Somnambulist – Excellent, thanks. He doesn’t *have* to be on IAM to be credited, but it does rely on the person who submitted the tattoos crediting him 🙂

    I’ll edit the entry.

  35. cuntcumber Avatar

    Why is anal cheaper than regular sex…?

  36. cuntcumber Avatar

    Why is anal cheaper than regular sex…?

  37. cuntcumber Avatar

    Why is anal cheaper than regular sex…?

  38. cuntcumber Avatar

    Why is anal cheaper than regular sex…?

  39. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    and why is a hand job the same price as a blow job?

  40. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    and why is a hand job the same price as a blow job?

  41. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    and why is a hand job the same price as a blow job?

  42. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    and why is a hand job the same price as a blow job?

  43. Squig Avatar

    rachel, they do things differently on whore island…

    some interesting tats here!

  44. Squig Avatar

    rachel, they do things differently on whore island…

    some interesting tats here!

  45. Squig Avatar

    rachel, they do things differently on whore island…

    some interesting tats here!

  46. Squig Avatar

    rachel, they do things differently on whore island…

    some interesting tats here!

  47. scruffy herbert Avatar
    scruffy herbert

    LOVE the never wanted to be different – so slinky!
    can anyone come forward with a translation of the palm tattoo?

  48. scruffy herbert Avatar
    scruffy herbert

    LOVE the never wanted to be different – so slinky!
    can anyone come forward with a translation of the palm tattoo?

  49. scruffy herbert Avatar
    scruffy herbert

    LOVE the never wanted to be different – so slinky!
    can anyone come forward with a translation of the palm tattoo?

  50. scruffy herbert Avatar
    scruffy herbert

    LOVE the never wanted to be different – so slinky!
    can anyone come forward with a translation of the palm tattoo?

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