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.

A Children’s Treasury of Offensive Tattoos


Mike has been featured on ModBlog before on account of being in possession of some of the most patently offensive (and awesome?) tattoos in the land. Well, he’s added some more to the collection, so I thought, Hey, it’s been at least a few seconds since someone posted to the last wondrous flamewar, what the hell. The one up top is by Painless J at Marlowe Ink in Fairfax, Virginia. Says Mike of the piece: “Don’t take this the wrong way, I really do love and respect them.” No doubt!

Painless J did the honors on this one as well, to which Mike adds: “I’ve gotten my redwings so many times I should be able to fly by now.” Hey, that was my twelfth-grade yearbook quote! Biter.

And now, perhaps the most indefensibly tasteless tattoo I have ever seen, after the jump.

This was committed by Mikey Cheese, who was presumably admitted into witness protection immediately afterward, at Hot Rod Tattoo in Galloway, New Jersey. I’m going to go take a long, hot shower.

Comments

154 responses to “A Children’s Treasury of Offensive Tattoos”

  1. yesnomaybeso Avatar
    yesnomaybeso

    wow hahaha i respect all body modification but…
    naw. props man its your life and i hope you have fun living it
    gutsy to say the least

  2. yesnomaybeso Avatar
    yesnomaybeso

    wow hahaha i respect all body modification but…
    naw. props man its your life and i hope you have fun living it
    gutsy to say the least

  3. lon Avatar
  4. lon Avatar
  5. Scab Avatar

    It’s only a tattoo.

    That’s how see it.

  6. Scab Avatar

    It’s only a tattoo.

    That’s how see it.

  7. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    I agree with Scab….
    and I’m most definitely (and indirectly) going to start something here…

    But I HATE jokes about “tramp stamps” I think it’s one of the most vulgar terms having to do with body modification. I think of the location as a place to get a tattoo in a place that is almost always hidden… wouldn’t someone, like a tramp get a signifier somewhere else?

    I have a “tramp stamp” because I liked the location and decided that was where the design should go. It doesn’t, in any way mean I’m a tramp. So there 🙂

  8. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    I agree with Scab….
    and I’m most definitely (and indirectly) going to start something here…

    But I HATE jokes about “tramp stamps” I think it’s one of the most vulgar terms having to do with body modification. I think of the location as a place to get a tattoo in a place that is almost always hidden… wouldn’t someone, like a tramp get a signifier somewhere else?

    I have a “tramp stamp” because I liked the location and decided that was where the design should go. It doesn’t, in any way mean I’m a tramp. So there 🙂

  9. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Huh. Comments were deleted.

    I don’t see it as “only a tattoo.” A lot of people use tattoos as a way of self expression, so when you see something like this on someone, of course you want to shy away from them or hate them for it.

    To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.

  10. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Huh. Comments were deleted.

    I don’t see it as “only a tattoo.” A lot of people use tattoos as a way of self expression, so when you see something like this on someone, of course you want to shy away from them or hate them for it.

    To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.

  11. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    2 words: Social Stigmas!

  12. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    2 words: Social Stigmas!

  13. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Tom, you’re awesome! 🙂

  14. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Tom, you’re awesome! 🙂

  15. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    It took me a fair bit of squinting to realize that was a tampon.
    Until I realized there no sense in a bloody rabbits foot on string.

  16. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    It took me a fair bit of squinting to realize that was a tampon.
    Until I realized there no sense in a bloody rabbits foot on string.

  17. Renae Avatar
    Renae

    Hahahaha, I’m quite in agreement with Pidge’s comment.
    It took some staring, and then some cringing at what I stared realized it was.

  18. Renae Avatar
    Renae

    Hahahaha, I’m quite in agreement with Pidge’s comment.
    It took some staring, and then some cringing at what I stared realized it was.

  19. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I’m with Pidge, Forgetting everything about the message behind the designs, they just don’t look that great. If you want to be offensive, that’s your issue, but poor designs can’t be excused.

  20. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I’m with Pidge, Forgetting everything about the message behind the designs, they just don’t look that great. If you want to be offensive, that’s your issue, but poor designs can’t be excused.

  21. JohnnyThief Avatar

    “To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.”

    I’m as much for a messed up joke as the next sicko, but i agree with Caroline. A better artist would not only apply a cleaner, more professional tattoo, but use his years of experience to maybe say the same thing in a less obvious way,…

  22. JohnnyThief Avatar

    “To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.”

    I’m as much for a messed up joke as the next sicko, but i agree with Caroline. A better artist would not only apply a cleaner, more professional tattoo, but use his years of experience to maybe say the same thing in a less obvious way,…

  23. Bee* Avatar
    Bee*

    I have absolutely no patience for rape jokes.
    Agreed 8, 9 and 10. And I never realised that was a tampon in the middle one until I read the comments.

  24. Bee* Avatar
    Bee*

    I have absolutely no patience for rape jokes.
    Agreed 8, 9 and 10. And I never realised that was a tampon in the middle one until I read the comments.

  25. FuckingClassy Avatar

    HAHAHAHAHAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA

    Wow, I’m definitely going to hell for laughing at all three.

  26. FuckingClassy Avatar

    HAHAHAHAHAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA

    Wow, I’m definitely going to hell for laughing at all three.

  27. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    It’s cool their funny! Props to them! People have to lightened up a whole damn lot. If I had to have any beef it would be the rape one.. I’m guessing they’ve never had a friend who has gone through that… not funny… but it is ONLY a tattoo so who cares there funny 🙂 i dig em

  28. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    It’s cool their funny! Props to them! People have to lightened up a whole damn lot. If I had to have any beef it would be the rape one.. I’m guessing they’ve never had a friend who has gone through that… not funny… but it is ONLY a tattoo so who cares there funny 🙂 i dig em

  29. someone Avatar
    someone

    the “it’s rape time” tattoo goes beyond just rape for me… there are candy and a pacifier in the core images…. does anyone else get the sense of a child??? and then to add the “it’s rape time”……. candy to lure children???

    i find this offensive… and i am all for having a comical tattoo.. but come on!!!

    the other two are amusing.. but a tampon?? since when are tampons hairy????

    i would love to hear what inspired these tattoos.. can we have a Q&A with the tattooed??

  30. someone Avatar
    someone

    the “it’s rape time” tattoo goes beyond just rape for me… there are candy and a pacifier in the core images…. does anyone else get the sense of a child??? and then to add the “it’s rape time”……. candy to lure children???

    i find this offensive… and i am all for having a comical tattoo.. but come on!!!

    the other two are amusing.. but a tampon?? since when are tampons hairy????

    i would love to hear what inspired these tattoos.. can we have a Q&A with the tattooed??

  31. lisalou Avatar
    lisalou

    “To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.”

    EXACTLY!

  32. lisalou Avatar
    lisalou

    “To me, it looks like immaturity. The designs are poorly executed.”

    EXACTLY!

  33. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Getting intentionally bad tattoos kinda reeks of pathological insecurity and self-esteem issues. Maybe it’s just me.

  34. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Getting intentionally bad tattoos kinda reeks of pathological insecurity and self-esteem issues. Maybe it’s just me.

  35. marissaaaaalouise Avatar

    damnn
    what time is rape time because i wanna join!!!

    haha whats in the cage in the back?? a reptiliann?

  36. marissaaaaalouise Avatar

    damnn
    what time is rape time because i wanna join!!!

    haha whats in the cage in the back?? a reptiliann?

  37. kara Avatar

    18… its a scorpion… or scorpions. you can see them.

  38. kara Avatar

    18… its a scorpion… or scorpions. you can see them.

  39. LuckyG Avatar
    LuckyG

    Wow.

  40. LuckyG Avatar
    LuckyG

    Wow.

  41. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    it is scorpions.

    this has been the best modblog so far, only like 2 positive responses.

    love you guys

  42. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    it is scorpions.

    this has been the best modblog so far, only like 2 positive responses.

    love you guys

  43. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    thats not a pacifier by the way, it’s like a gum ball with a tooth in front of it, I apologize for the bad picture.

    but yes it is directed towards children, little kids are mad sexy

  44. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    thats not a pacifier by the way, it’s like a gum ball with a tooth in front of it, I apologize for the bad picture.

    but yes it is directed towards children, little kids are mad sexy

  45. T Avatar
    T

    Nobody has as much hate for child abuse as I do, and even I think the Rape time tattoo is just so far out there that’s it’s not offensive, because it’s just too ridiculous. I was more offended by the “begging for rape” tattoo a while back.

  46. T Avatar
    T

    Nobody has as much hate for child abuse as I do, and even I think the Rape time tattoo is just so far out there that’s it’s not offensive, because it’s just too ridiculous. I was more offended by the “begging for rape” tattoo a while back.

  47. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    oh man I remember that one, soooooo hot.

    for the girl with the “begging for rape tattoo” if you see this, I love you. we should get married probably

  48. FetusFajitas666 Avatar
    FetusFajitas666

    oh man I remember that one, soooooo hot.

    for the girl with the “begging for rape tattoo” if you see this, I love you. we should get married probably

  49. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Count me in as another person who couldn’t see the tampon at first.
    It kinda made me sad because it could have been a cool (if somewhat wierd) subject for a tattoo if it were done a little more clearly. I could do without the “dental floss” banner either way…but a better rendering of a Cotton Rocket could have been pretty fun.

  50. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Count me in as another person who couldn’t see the tampon at first.
    It kinda made me sad because it could have been a cool (if somewhat wierd) subject for a tattoo if it were done a little more clearly. I could do without the “dental floss” banner either way…but a better rendering of a Cotton Rocket could have been pretty fun.

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