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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Comments

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

  1. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I too grew up watching those films, and I fucking love this movie. The portrait is pretty spot on..awesome tattoo.

  2. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I too grew up watching those films, and I fucking love this movie. The portrait is pretty spot on..awesome tattoo.

  3. emily Avatar

    This completely brightened my night the second I scrolled down and saw it!
    It looks great 😀

  4. emily Avatar

    This completely brightened my night the second I scrolled down and saw it!
    It looks great 😀

  5. munin_and_hugin Avatar

    My favorite was always Vegas Vacation. And it does look really good 🙂

  6. munin_and_hugin Avatar

    My favorite was always Vegas Vacation. And it does look really good 🙂

  7. Seth D Avatar

    That’s fucking awesome! Best post on ModBlog in a while!

  8. Seth D Avatar

    That’s fucking awesome! Best post on ModBlog in a while!

  9. gidgey Avatar
    gidgey

    My dad LOVES Cousin Eddie. Ha ha, great tattoo! Looks just like him. Nice job.

  10. gidgey Avatar
    gidgey

    My dad LOVES Cousin Eddie. Ha ha, great tattoo! Looks just like him. Nice job.

  11. psychojacqui Avatar
    psychojacqui

    This is a really great portrait, if I’m ever in Michigan, i know where to go.
    By the way the amount of posts has dropped over the last month or so
    Please post more.
    I need more of a Modblog fix!

  12. psychojacqui Avatar
    psychojacqui

    This is a really great portrait, if I’m ever in Michigan, i know where to go.
    By the way the amount of posts has dropped over the last month or so
    Please post more.
    I need more of a Modblog fix!

  13. Rulebook Avatar
    Rulebook

    Home made ketchup.

  14. Rulebook Avatar
    Rulebook

    Home made ketchup.

  15. snoogans Avatar

    those who don’t know who cousin eddie is need to find out by hiring those dvds.

  16. snoogans Avatar

    those who don’t know who cousin eddie is need to find out by hiring those dvds.

  17. Lespaul Avatar
    Lespaul

    “Merry Christmas….Shitter’s Full!”

  18. Lespaul Avatar
    Lespaul

    “Merry Christmas….Shitter’s Full!”

  19. resonanteye Avatar

    randy quaid is hot

    nice tattoo, too

  20. resonanteye Avatar

    randy quaid is hot

    nice tattoo, too

  21. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    psychojacqui – Nope, they haven’t 🙂

  22. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    psychojacqui – Nope, they haven’t 🙂

  23. Gem Avatar
    Gem

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, SHITTER WAS FULL!

  24. Gem Avatar
    Gem

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, SHITTER WAS FULL!

  25. Warborn Avatar
    Warborn

    we only need one plate Clark lol

  26. Warborn Avatar
    Warborn

    we only need one plate Clark lol

  27. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    Haha! This is the first time in a long time that post has just made me burst out in a big smile! What an awesome tattoo! Haha! Now I want my own National Lampoon tattoo!

  28. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    Haha! This is the first time in a long time that post has just made me burst out in a big smile! What an awesome tattoo! Haha! Now I want my own National Lampoon tattoo!

  29. Seth-O-G Avatar
    Seth-O-G

    She’s a buete clark REAAAAAAL NICE.

    i feel sorry for anyone who doesnt know who this is!

  30. Seth-O-G Avatar
    Seth-O-G

    She’s a buete clark REAAAAAAL NICE.

    i feel sorry for anyone who doesnt know who this is!

  31. Mike Moore Avatar

    im so stoked that my tattoo got on here for everyone to see, i fucking love it and its my favorite one i got.

  32. Mike Moore Avatar

    im so stoked that my tattoo got on here for everyone to see, i fucking love it and its my favorite one i got.

  33. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    you serious Clark?

  34. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    you serious Clark?

  35. Kel Avatar
    Kel

    that’s awesome. Why do I never see any portrait tats on modblog from artists in chicago though? It’s a bitch trying to research good artists in this city. >.<
    /rant

    but seriously, nice work.

  36. Kel Avatar
    Kel

    that’s awesome. Why do I never see any portrait tats on modblog from artists in chicago though? It’s a bitch trying to research good artists in this city. >.<
    /rant

    but seriously, nice work.

  37. Dangerbitch Avatar
    Dangerbitch

    This is an excellent portrait. I think what I love the most is the fur on the hat – the texture looks spot-on. Like it would actually be fuzzy if you touched it.

  38. Dangerbitch Avatar
    Dangerbitch

    This is an excellent portrait. I think what I love the most is the fur on the hat – the texture looks spot-on. Like it would actually be fuzzy if you touched it.

  39. christina Avatar

    Chevy Chase movies FTW!

  40. christina Avatar

    Chevy Chase movies FTW!

  41. Orchestra Influenza Avatar
    Orchestra Influenza

    That is a an awesome tattoo, amazing detail, but I have to say…it looks more like john belushi then randy quaid to me… maybe it’s just me…lol Still pretty sweet reguardless!

  42. Orchestra Influenza Avatar
    Orchestra Influenza

    That is a an awesome tattoo, amazing detail, but I have to say…it looks more like john belushi then randy quaid to me… maybe it’s just me…lol Still pretty sweet reguardless!

  43. Fellafrompocatella Avatar
    Fellafrompocatella

    Should have got it on your butt cheek…Shitter was full!!

  44. Fellafrompocatella Avatar
    Fellafrompocatella

    Should have got it on your butt cheek…Shitter was full!!

  45. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Shitter’s full!!!

    Excellent subject and excellent execution! Thumbs up!

  46. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Shitter’s full!!!

    Excellent subject and excellent execution! Thumbs up!

  47. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    Hahahahahaha! Oh my gosh, I love this!

  48. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    Hahahahahaha! Oh my gosh, I love this!

  49. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    I almost feel like he should be looking more.. goofy though? That’s his character, so I’d love to see him with a smile maybe? Nonetheless- amazing tattoo.

  50. Lexi Avatar
    Lexi

    I almost feel like he should be looking more.. goofy though? That’s his character, so I’d love to see him with a smile maybe? Nonetheless- amazing tattoo.

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