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.

“Money Talks, Bullshit Walks”


Loyal reader Steve writes in:

This was done by George Campise at Seventh Son Tattoo in San Francisco, California. It’s on the back of my knees, didn’t really hurt that much. I broke up with a girl around the time and she left me because I didn’t make enough money for her to stay with me, even though I had my own dream job (I test video games for a living). So I decided to get the money talks/bullshit walks pieces. Everyone loves the turd and if you look closely to his right, there is a bull looking backwards thinking “WTF?” And I love the shit-eating grin the turd has and the very matter-of-fact look of the money. These are two of my favorites in my collection.

Close-ups of each piece after the jump.

Comments

46 responses to ““Money Talks, Bullshit Walks””

  1. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    Nice! 😀

  2. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    Nice! 😀

  3. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    These are great XD But more I love the Doraemon tattoo under the bullshit walks piece. I have loved Doraemon since my family hosted a Japanese exchange student in high school and almost everything she owned had him on it. So cute 😀

  4. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    These are great XD But more I love the Doraemon tattoo under the bullshit walks piece. I have loved Doraemon since my family hosted a Japanese exchange student in high school and almost everything she owned had him on it. So cute 😀

  5. mike Avatar
    mike

    haha great tattoo!! and if you’ve ever seen “grandma’s boy” you know you’ll end up rich & with a hot girl in the end – one of the perks of being a video game tester

  6. mike Avatar
    mike

    haha great tattoo!! and if you’ve ever seen “grandma’s boy” you know you’ll end up rich & with a hot girl in the end – one of the perks of being a video game tester

  7. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    great piece, i love the story behind it.

    i wonder how old they are tho?
    that style of tattooing (which has become massively popular) worries me. as awesome as that style looks, i wonder how they will age.
    -Mr.Negative

  8. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    great piece, i love the story behind it.

    i wonder how old they are tho?
    that style of tattooing (which has become massively popular) worries me. as awesome as that style looks, i wonder how they will age.
    -Mr.Negative

  9. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    i want your job.
    srsly, if you ever need a break you can outsource me for peanuts.
    like, literal peanuts.

  10. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    i want your job.
    srsly, if you ever need a break you can outsource me for peanuts.
    like, literal peanuts.

  11. Invincible Avatar

    These are amazing!
    and the Doraemon tattoo underneath 😉

  12. Invincible Avatar

    These are amazing!
    and the Doraemon tattoo underneath 😉

  13. Brian Birde-mann Avatar
    Brian Birde-mann

    awesome all around.

  14. Brian Birde-mann Avatar
    Brian Birde-mann

    awesome all around.

  15. The Lizardman Avatar

    You’re better off with these tattoos and without her

  16. The Lizardman Avatar

    You’re better off with these tattoos and without her

  17. bena Avatar

    friggin’ sweet!

  18. bena Avatar

    friggin’ sweet!

  19. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I also have a “fuck you, we’re finished” tattoo… So many people seem to think they’re spiteful and silly ect, but they’re so empowering. So go you 🙂

  20. DuckieVamp Avatar

    I also have a “fuck you, we’re finished” tattoo… So many people seem to think they’re spiteful and silly ect, but they’re so empowering. So go you 🙂

  21. She Avatar
    She

    I love how there is different monetary marks. Really makes that particular piece for me, and the bull looking back is my favourite on the BS part.
    LOVE IT

  22. She Avatar
    She

    I love how there is different monetary marks. Really makes that particular piece for me, and the bull looking back is my favourite on the BS part.
    LOVE IT

  23. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    i love the story behind this. the pieces are great too.

  24. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    i love the story behind this. the pieces are great too.

  25. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Hey! One of the rare moment when i really like the idea behind a ‘comedy’ tattoo; thanks for making me smile 🙂

  26. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Hey! One of the rare moment when i really like the idea behind a ‘comedy’ tattoo; thanks for making me smile 🙂

  27. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    Fantastic! I agree with The Lizardman. Fuck her.

  28. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    Fantastic! I agree with The Lizardman. Fuck her.

  29. Shiza Avatar
    Shiza

    A-MAZING!! lol

  30. Shiza Avatar
    Shiza

    A-MAZING!! lol

  31. Banana Bread Avatar
    Banana Bread

    Haha I’m glad there was an explanation, or I really wouldn’t have understood the shit tattoo…but now that I know what it means, I like it! The ink looks really well done too. Glad to hear you have your dream job – just because she isn’t happy with her life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be 🙂

    P.S. Love the Doraemon tattoo…mainly because I love simple tattoos 🙂

  32. Banana Bread Avatar
    Banana Bread

    Haha I’m glad there was an explanation, or I really wouldn’t have understood the shit tattoo…but now that I know what it means, I like it! The ink looks really well done too. Glad to hear you have your dream job – just because she isn’t happy with her life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be 🙂

    P.S. Love the Doraemon tattoo…mainly because I love simple tattoos 🙂

  33. Amandagee Avatar

    wow, amazing.

  34. Amandagee Avatar

    wow, amazing.

  35. CJ Avatar

    Hahah holy shit that is great!

    Gotta love your job like that tho!

    Doesn’t really matter what you look like.

    I know how it goes! You test the games, I make them!

    Cheers!

  36. CJ Avatar

    Hahah holy shit that is great!

    Gotta love your job like that tho!

    Doesn’t really matter what you look like.

    I know how it goes! You test the games, I make them!

    Cheers!

  37. JustJen Avatar

    It’s one thing to be disappointed in your mate’s choice work, but if it’s you dream job and she couldn’t stand next you then your better off without her!!

  38. JustJen Avatar

    It’s one thing to be disappointed in your mate’s choice work, but if it’s you dream job and she couldn’t stand next you then your better off without her!!

  39. Jessorz Avatar

    friggin hilarious concept, and they really went all-out on it. love it!

  40. Jessorz Avatar

    friggin hilarious concept, and they really went all-out on it. love it!

  41. soundthegong Avatar

    wow! the money half of this was executed perfectly; the dire, worldly, sober expression is killing me! very nice with the other currency symbols ….. and I can’t believe someone just made me enjoy poop… a poop tattoo even. delusional poop. it’s brilliant.

  42. soundthegong Avatar

    wow! the money half of this was executed perfectly; the dire, worldly, sober expression is killing me! very nice with the other currency symbols ….. and I can’t believe someone just made me enjoy poop… a poop tattoo even. delusional poop. it’s brilliant.

  43. Steve Avatar

    Thanks for the comments everyone!

  44. Steve Avatar

    Thanks for the comments everyone!

  45. Manifest Money Talks Avatar

    friggin hilarious concept, and they really went all-out on it. love it!

  46. Manifest Money Talks Avatar

    friggin hilarious concept, and they really went all-out on it. love it!

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