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.

Laugh it Up, Fuzzball


So, you want a tattoo celebrating one of your favorite movies, but one that alludes to other artists as well? What to do?

I really wanted a Star Wars tribute tattoo, and my artist really wanted to do one. I didn’t want anything overused or anything, like the insignia or a lightsaber, and I didn’t want a huge scene with ships and everything, so we decided to kind of create something. I liked the shape of the AT-AT walkers, but they were kind of beefy. I was thinking I wanted something more slender, like a Dali elephant, and here it is! I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I’m really glad to have something completely original on my body.

(Star Wars/Salvador Dali mash-up tattoo by Paul at Old School Tattoo in Bellingham, Washington.)

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Comments

96 responses to “Laugh it Up, Fuzzball”

  1. Zed Avatar
    Zed

    comment #23 is a freakin idiot.

  2. Zed Avatar
    Zed

    comment #23 is a freakin idiot.

  3. DDawg Avatar
    DDawg

    humdrum, why the fuck are you on a body mod website if you’re going to leave stupid comments like that? Not many people get creative body art so their friends say “Wow! That’s ugly as fuck!” I don’t know for sure, but I suspect you’re a gayass-hater-faggyboy.

    I LOVE THIS TATTOO!!! FUCKING AWESOME!!!

  4. DDawg Avatar
    DDawg

    humdrum, why the fuck are you on a body mod website if you’re going to leave stupid comments like that? Not many people get creative body art so their friends say “Wow! That’s ugly as fuck!” I don’t know for sure, but I suspect you’re a gayass-hater-faggyboy.

    I LOVE THIS TATTOO!!! FUCKING AWESOME!!!

  5. me Avatar
    me

    now you need a melting deathstar

  6. me Avatar
    me

    now you need a melting deathstar

  7. velma_kelly Avatar
    velma_kelly

    That is the most unique Star Wars inspired tattoo I have ever seen; amazing!

  8. velma_kelly Avatar
    velma_kelly

    That is the most unique Star Wars inspired tattoo I have ever seen; amazing!

  9. Skyline GTR R34 Avatar
    Skyline GTR R34

    WIN

  10. Skyline GTR R34 Avatar
    Skyline GTR R34

    WIN

  11. tizroc Avatar

    Oh man, melting deathstar.. I have a craving.

  12. tizroc Avatar

    Oh man, melting deathstar.. I have a craving.

  13. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I nearly creamed myself over this…

  14. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    I nearly creamed myself over this…

  15. IAM: KB ( or previously known as him) Avatar
    IAM: KB ( or previously known as him)

    amazing doesnt seem like the right word.. that thing is fuckin MINT!!!

  16. IAM: KB ( or previously known as him) Avatar
    IAM: KB ( or previously known as him)

    amazing doesnt seem like the right word.. that thing is fuckin MINT!!!

  17. humdrum Avatar
    humdrum

    @ Ddawg

    “gayass-hater-faggyboy” …. well done homophobe. lol
    Calling someone a ‘hater’ then while calling them ‘faggyboy’ makes you look like a moron.

    Its funny that you take offense to my opinion about some tattoo but have no problem with your own obvious deep sense of resentment towards gay people.

    poor boy, go back to fapping over girls with geek tattoos.

  18. humdrum Avatar
    humdrum

    @ Ddawg

    “gayass-hater-faggyboy” …. well done homophobe. lol
    Calling someone a ‘hater’ then while calling them ‘faggyboy’ makes you look like a moron.

    Its funny that you take offense to my opinion about some tattoo but have no problem with your own obvious deep sense of resentment towards gay people.

    poor boy, go back to fapping over girls with geek tattoos.

  19. bp Avatar
    bp

    nice !

    did you get this done at … (wait for it..) .. Tattoo -ine ?

  20. bp Avatar
    bp

    nice !

    did you get this done at … (wait for it..) .. Tattoo -ine ?

  21. Molly Avatar

    Ooooh snap. Good one.

  22. Molly Avatar

    Ooooh snap. Good one.

  23. Cumulus Humilis Avatar

    fuck yes.
    i’m getting in line for marrying dibs.

  24. Cumulus Humilis Avatar

    fuck yes.
    i’m getting in line for marrying dibs.

  25. JuanKi Avatar

    that’s just 100% greatness right there!

  26. JuanKi Avatar

    that’s just 100% greatness right there!

  27. katy prost Avatar

    Love StarWars
    Love Dali
    How could I do anything but love this tattoo!

  28. katy prost Avatar

    Love StarWars
    Love Dali
    How could I do anything but love this tattoo!

  29. iron head Avatar
    iron head

    this made me smile real big.

  30. iron head Avatar
    iron head

    this made me smile real big.

  31. lexi Avatar

    really beautiful and what a fantastic idea! i love it!

  32. lexi Avatar

    really beautiful and what a fantastic idea! i love it!

  33. prick Avatar
    prick

    Cool but it has been done before. Google “dali star wars”

  34. prick Avatar
    prick

    Cool but it has been done before. Google “dali star wars”

  35. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Hell yeah! This is so awesome! I love The Matrix!

  36. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Hell yeah! This is so awesome! I love The Matrix!

  37. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    This tattoo is WIN

  38. lornen Avatar
    lornen

    This tattoo is WIN

  39. Shawn Porter Avatar

    soooo Molly… about that proposal…

  40. Shawn Porter Avatar

    soooo Molly… about that proposal…

  41. Molly Avatar

    So, Shawn… about that. Can’t say I was expecting proposals from this tattoo, but it’s good feedback.

  42. Molly Avatar

    So, Shawn… about that. Can’t say I was expecting proposals from this tattoo, but it’s good feedback.

  43. shady_guy Avatar
    shady_guy

    you are a genius!!!

  44. shady_guy Avatar
    shady_guy

    you are a genius!!!

  45. Cordless Screwdriver Avatar

    Is this gonna end someday??

  46. Cordless Screwdriver Avatar

    Is this gonna end someday??

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