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.

You about ready to do some kissing?

The face in this portrait tattoo might not be familiar to some of you, but for someone who grew up watching this series of films (me), I recognised him immediately as Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!

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On Mike Moore, by Keith Grodi of Eternal Tattoos, Clawson, Michigan.

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72 responses to “You about ready to do some kissing?”

  1. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    SHITTER’S FULL

  2. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    SHITTER’S FULL

  3. Heretic Avatar

    congrats mike!

  4. Heretic Avatar

    congrats mike!

  5. Mike Moore Avatar

    i took it straight from the movie, paused it on the computer and printed it out. it was hard to find a good reference for it!

  6. Mike Moore Avatar

    i took it straight from the movie, paused it on the computer and printed it out. it was hard to find a good reference for it!

  7. Lindsay Hearts Avatar
  8. Lindsay Hearts Avatar
  9. She Dreams of Ink Avatar
    She Dreams of Ink

    Ahhh Christmas Vacation = one of the best holiday films ever made!!!! This tattoo portrait of him is really well done!

  10. She Dreams of Ink Avatar
    She Dreams of Ink

    Ahhh Christmas Vacation = one of the best holiday films ever made!!!! This tattoo portrait of him is really well done!

  11. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    wait, im not quite sure if I’m just not looking right, but where on the body is this?

  12. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    wait, im not quite sure if I’m just not looking right, but where on the body is this?

  13. Mike Moore Avatar

    its on the side of my calf

  14. Mike Moore Avatar

    its on the side of my calf

  15. Cosette Avatar
    Cosette

    that’s an incredible tat, it looks like a watercolor… great work!

  16. Cosette Avatar
    Cosette

    that’s an incredible tat, it looks like a watercolor… great work!

  17. wretch Avatar
    wretch

    i love this shit

  18. wretch Avatar
    wretch

    i love this shit

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