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.

Insanity is Just a State of Mind


Having been a fan of M*A*S*H since I was in short pants, I have to say, I love Jen‘s Hawkeye Pierce thigh-piece, signpost and martini and all, by Ron Meyers at Hot Rod Tattooing in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

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Comments

52 responses to “Insanity is Just a State of Mind”

  1. SuperNova Avatar
    SuperNova

    Wow, I think that looks really well done! I love the iciness of the glass.

  2. SuperNova Avatar
    SuperNova

    Wow, I think that looks really well done! I love the iciness of the glass.

  3. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    great piece. seriously. i love it

  4. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    great piece. seriously. i love it

  5. Al[ex]I Valentine Avatar

    Superb. I’m loving the white ink highlights too

  6. Al[ex]I Valentine Avatar

    Superb. I’m loving the white ink highlights too

  7. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    that is just too awesome!

  8. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    that is just too awesome!

  9. Random. Avatar

    I LOVE THAT SHOW
    And this is just beautifully rendered.

  10. Random. Avatar

    I LOVE THAT SHOW
    And this is just beautifully rendered.

  11. Mandic Avatar

    Awesome piece, and awesome show! I never thought of a Hawkeye tattoo, kudos.

  12. Mandic Avatar

    Awesome piece, and awesome show! I never thought of a Hawkeye tattoo, kudos.

  13. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    what a great piece, fantastic portrait work!

  14. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    what a great piece, fantastic portrait work!

  15. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Super cool.

  16. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Super cool.

  17. clockorange Avatar

    Oh wow! Totally love it!

  18. clockorange Avatar

    Oh wow! Totally love it!

  19. JustJen Avatar

    I’m gonna love it even more when my leg sleeve of M*A*S*H is done!
    🙂

  20. JustJen Avatar

    I’m gonna love it even more when my leg sleeve of M*A*S*H is done!
    🙂

  21. JustJen Avatar

    It’s “Ron” too not Rod.
    🙂

  22. JustJen Avatar

    It’s “Ron” too not Rod.
    🙂

  23. Dimruthien Avatar
    Dimruthien

    AMAZING! I fucking love Hawkeye!

  24. Dimruthien Avatar
    Dimruthien

    AMAZING! I fucking love Hawkeye!

  25. Jessica Avatar

    That’s fuckin awesome!! I <3 Hawkeye. I always watched M*A*S*H with my mom when I was younger.

  26. Jessica Avatar

    That’s fuckin awesome!! I <3 Hawkeye. I always watched M*A*S*H with my mom when I was younger.

  27. sedusa Avatar

    yaaay alan alda.
    he was a good looking man back then, i think.
    i could watch mash for fucking days straight.

  28. sedusa Avatar

    yaaay alan alda.
    he was a good looking man back then, i think.
    i could watch mash for fucking days straight.

  29. goldust Avatar

    Ohhh! M*A*S*H!!! One of may fav shows! Ohhh!!! It was awesome! And a tattoo is relly good too! Hahah!!! I like it!

  30. goldust Avatar

    Ohhh! M*A*S*H!!! One of may fav shows! Ohhh!!! It was awesome! And a tattoo is relly good too! Hahah!!! I like it!

  31. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    wow. i’m just sitting here totally impressed at how well done this is!

    i loved watching this show with my grandfather when i was younger, even though i was too young to get a good lot of the humor. this tattoo brings back good memories. 😀

  32. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    wow. i’m just sitting here totally impressed at how well done this is!

    i loved watching this show with my grandfather when i was younger, even though i was too young to get a good lot of the humor. this tattoo brings back good memories. 😀

  33. goldust Avatar

    I think, I will watch some episodes tonight)))

  34. goldust Avatar

    I think, I will watch some episodes tonight)))

  35. BaitBucket Avatar
    BaitBucket

    Man I have the whole Martinis and Medicine Collection!

  36. BaitBucket Avatar
    BaitBucket

    Man I have the whole Martinis and Medicine Collection!

  37. Jesykka Avatar

    I really, really love this. It’s so well done.

  38. Jesykka Avatar

    I really, really love this. It’s so well done.

  39. Amandagee Avatar

    ahhhhhhhhh i love this!!! i’m getting an alan alda too. <3 it looks amazing.

  40. Amandagee Avatar

    ahhhhhhhhh i love this!!! i’m getting an alan alda too. <3 it looks amazing.

  41. IAM_Rauka Avatar
    IAM_Rauka

    Hawkeye is the guy *thumbs up*

  42. IAM_Rauka Avatar
    IAM_Rauka

    Hawkeye is the guy *thumbs up*

  43. Chelsea Avatar
    Chelsea

    I believe it’s due time for me to be adding a portrait of Alan Alda somewhere close to my girl bits. 😉

  44. Chelsea Avatar
    Chelsea

    I believe it’s due time for me to be adding a portrait of Alan Alda somewhere close to my girl bits. 😉

  45. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I love love love this piece! My mum had me watching M*A*S*H since I was about five or so… I’ve loved it all my life and this is a great idea.

  46. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I love love love this piece! My mum had me watching M*A*S*H since I was about five or so… I’ve loved it all my life and this is a great idea.

  47. magdelene Avatar
    magdelene

    absolutely beautiful! love it!!!!! MASH is one of my all-time favs, as is Alan Alda.

  48. magdelene Avatar
    magdelene

    absolutely beautiful! love it!!!!! MASH is one of my all-time favs, as is Alan Alda.

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