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.

For Mom


… wow. This here is a snark-free zone, folks. Carry on.

(Tattoo by Jesse Shearman at Red9ine Tattoos in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.)

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148 responses to “For Mom”

  1. forty five Avatar
    forty five

    i wonder why random letters are capitalized. weird. neat nonetheless

  2. forty five Avatar
    forty five

    i wonder why random letters are capitalized. weird. neat nonetheless

  3. forty five Avatar
    forty five

    i wonder why random letters are capitalized. weird. neat nonetheless

  4. forty five Avatar
    forty five

    i wonder why random letters are capitalized. weird. neat nonetheless

  5. Max Brand Avatar

    regardless of the meaning….that’s one more person whos tattoo artist hates them…..

  6. Max Brand Avatar

    regardless of the meaning….that’s one more person whos tattoo artist hates them…..

  7. Max Brand Avatar

    regardless of the meaning….that’s one more person whos tattoo artist hates them…..

  8. Max Brand Avatar

    regardless of the meaning….that’s one more person whos tattoo artist hates them…..

  9. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Is there a point to the randomly placed capital levels? (yOu?)

    Not a fan anyway.

  10. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Is there a point to the randomly placed capital levels? (yOu?)

    Not a fan anyway.

  11. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Is there a point to the randomly placed capital levels? (yOu?)

    Not a fan anyway.

  12. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Is there a point to the randomly placed capital levels? (yOu?)

    Not a fan anyway.

  13. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    the randomly capital letters say “for mom”

  14. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    the randomly capital letters say “for mom”

  15. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    the randomly capital letters say “for mom”

  16. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    the randomly capital letters say “for mom”

  17. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    I would love to know the story behind that tattoo.

  18. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    I would love to know the story behind that tattoo.

  19. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    I would love to know the story behind that tattoo.

  20. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    I would love to know the story behind that tattoo.

  21. Dandi Avatar
    Dandi

    Took me about 4 reads to understand “So I wrote you so Mething” – as if the guy was on meth, was actually “So I wrote you something”

  22. Dandi Avatar
    Dandi

    Took me about 4 reads to understand “So I wrote you so Mething” – as if the guy was on meth, was actually “So I wrote you something”

  23. Dandi Avatar
    Dandi

    Took me about 4 reads to understand “So I wrote you so Mething” – as if the guy was on meth, was actually “So I wrote you something”

  24. Dandi Avatar
    Dandi

    Took me about 4 reads to understand “So I wrote you so Mething” – as if the guy was on meth, was actually “So I wrote you something”

  25. AllenEdge Avatar

    OPENLY EXPRESSED OPINIONS WRITTEN HERE

  26. AllenEdge Avatar

    OPENLY EXPRESSED OPINIONS WRITTEN HERE

  27. AllenEdge Avatar

    OPENLY EXPRESSED OPINIONS WRITTEN HERE

  28. AllenEdge Avatar

    OPENLY EXPRESSED OPINIONS WRITTEN HERE

  29. Meaghan Avatar
    Meaghan

    What happened to a good old heart with “MOM” written across it?

  30. Meaghan Avatar
    Meaghan

    What happened to a good old heart with “MOM” written across it?

  31. Meaghan Avatar
    Meaghan

    What happened to a good old heart with “MOM” written across it?

  32. Meaghan Avatar
    Meaghan

    What happened to a good old heart with “MOM” written across it?

  33. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Thats maori and a copy!

  34. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Thats maori and a copy!

  35. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Thats maori and a copy!

  36. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Thats maori and a copy!

  37. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Melanie – I’m surprised you were the first to notice that, given the title of the post 🙂

  38. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Melanie – I’m surprised you were the first to notice that, given the title of the post 🙂

  39. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Melanie – I’m surprised you were the first to notice that, given the title of the post 🙂

  40. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Melanie – I’m surprised you were the first to notice that, given the title of the post 🙂

  41. Quality Avatar
    Quality

    Jon P – No, It’s most certainly not Maori…It’s English…with rays from the sun… Half of that wouldn’t even translate into Maori.

    are you on drugs? or did i miss something big…

  42. Quality Avatar
    Quality

    Jon P – No, It’s most certainly not Maori…It’s English…with rays from the sun… Half of that wouldn’t even translate into Maori.

    are you on drugs? or did i miss something big…

  43. Quality Avatar
    Quality

    Jon P – No, It’s most certainly not Maori…It’s English…with rays from the sun… Half of that wouldn’t even translate into Maori.

    are you on drugs? or did i miss something big…

  44. Quality Avatar
    Quality

    Jon P – No, It’s most certainly not Maori…It’s English…with rays from the sun… Half of that wouldn’t even translate into Maori.

    are you on drugs? or did i miss something big…

  45. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i think that’s quite beautiful and creative

  46. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i think that’s quite beautiful and creative

  47. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i think that’s quite beautiful and creative

  48. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    i think that’s quite beautiful and creative

  49. KiMMiE Avatar
    KiMMiE

    the capital letters spell out FOR MOM

  50. KiMMiE Avatar
    KiMMiE

    the capital letters spell out FOR MOM

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