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.

Set Phasers to Stun


“Sometimes a lady has to get it done herself.” Tell me about it! Wait, what?

(Tattoo by Kris Maron at No Regrets in Solomons, Maryland.)

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Comments

22 responses to “Set Phasers to Stun”

  1. cardboardfrog Avatar
    cardboardfrog

    its the moisture that really makes it as a tattoo

  2. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Is the title a TBS reference?

  3. dean Avatar

    ahahaha, that’s awesome. i love it.

  4. pending Avatar
    pending

    name of the shop = irony factor

  5. green Avatar
    green

    what is that?

  6. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    its obviously a lipstick

  7. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    my bad its a bullet

  8. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    lol at #6 & 7. Obviously you’ve never seen a vibrator

  9. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    its called sarcasm.

  10. natalia Avatar

    hahaha
    i thought it was a bullet too :$

  11. kristen182 Avatar
    kristen182

    haha same! i was like…. why does that bullet look….. wet? 😐 lol niiiice

  12. silverflame Avatar

    lol, that’s great!

  13. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    the branch and leaves really pulls the whole tattoo together. its a nice touch.

  14. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Well there are bullet vibrators…

  15. permafaust Avatar

    i love how at the base of it, it looks like a pink rose. then it just grows into a vibrator. thats great

  16. fireship Avatar

    the moisture and the branches. . .so good.

  17. kier Avatar

    I work in a lingerie/adult toy store and I reaaally want to print this out to hang up on a register. 🙂

  18. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    I think it’s kind of pretty, in a weird way. I like it!

  19. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    bwahahahah! that ‘s awesome!

  20. FuckingClassy Avatar

    That guys always does the fuckin funniest tattoos.
    He’s the reson I’m Fucking Classy.

  21. Amandagee Avatar

    LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. Kris Avatar
    Kris

    Isn’t that a pink slimline? I have fond memories…

    Umm, yes, I love this tattoo!

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