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.

Never Sleep


“I’m a programmer,” says Exciteableboy, he of the above knuckle tattoos, “it’s what I am.” Oh yeah? Well, I LOVE PIES, but you don’t see me bragging about it.

…Oh, who am I kidding? I brag about it all the time. Go forth, good sir.

Actually, let’s open it up to the floor: Favorite knuckle tattoos of all time, whether you’ve actually seen them or just had wonderful dreams about them. Let’s hear ‘em in the comments.

(Tattoos by Slim at Studio City Tattoo in Studio City, California.)

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Comments

126 responses to “Never Sleep”

  1. dxxdxx Avatar

    It’s got to be EPIC FAIL 🙂

  2. dxxdxx Avatar

    It’s got to be EPIC FAIL 🙂

  3. brute Avatar

    7/andthemieke – i totally have that idea, too, except on the inside.

  4. brute Avatar

    7/andthemieke – i totally have that idea, too, except on the inside.

  5. cellar_door Avatar

    I’m In love with the ‘I *heart* beards”
    I’m also keen on “must ache” as discussed in the beard forum but I’m australian and can’t help but put an o in there!

    My friend has “fade away” which I think is pretty cool

  6. cellar_door Avatar

    I’m In love with the ‘I *heart* beards”
    I’m also keen on “must ache” as discussed in the beard forum but I’m australian and can’t help but put an o in there!

    My friend has “fade away” which I think is pretty cool

  7. alix Avatar

    i’ve always wanted to do a double decker set with either “wish you were here” or “think happy thoughts”

  8. alix Avatar

    i’ve always wanted to do a double decker set with either “wish you were here” or “think happy thoughts”

  9. Jessthreat Avatar
    Jessthreat

    There was one posted years ago, but it said evolve, and had darwins theory picture wise as a double decker, best I’ve seen to date. I wish I could track down a picture

  10. Jessthreat Avatar
    Jessthreat

    There was one posted years ago, but it said evolve, and had darwins theory picture wise as a double decker, best I’ve seen to date. I wish I could track down a picture

  11. reflections Avatar
    reflections

    what about…..
    epic fail
    swine flu

  12. reflections Avatar
    reflections

    what about…..
    epic fail
    swine flu

  13. Mandi Mayhem Avatar
    Mandi Mayhem

    i think it would be hilarious for someone to get “4teh lulz” but my favorite i have ever seen on anyone belongs to Connor Lovat-Fraser of the band Boys Night Out. his are a double decker and say “Look at my Knuckles”. genius. if you couldnt tell i like self explanatory tattoos.

  14. Mandi Mayhem Avatar
    Mandi Mayhem

    i think it would be hilarious for someone to get “4teh lulz” but my favorite i have ever seen on anyone belongs to Connor Lovat-Fraser of the band Boys Night Out. his are a double decker and say “Look at my Knuckles”. genius. if you couldnt tell i like self explanatory tattoos.

  15. adjacent Avatar
    adjacent

    I came up with one for my friend that he ended up getting. My favorite.
    dngn mstr

    Yes, we play a lot of D&D.

  16. adjacent Avatar
    adjacent

    I came up with one for my friend that he ended up getting. My favorite.
    dngn mstr

    Yes, we play a lot of D&D.

  17. famousaddictions Avatar
    famousaddictions

    i kinda like Travis Barkers, “Self Made”

  18. famousaddictions Avatar
    famousaddictions

    i kinda like Travis Barkers, “Self Made”

  19. Courtney Avatar
    Courtney

    My roommates have a notebook filled with absurd knuckle tats. My favorites are BEAT KIDS (Wonder Showzen anyone?) and LFOD PUNX. Live Free or Die!

  20. Courtney Avatar
    Courtney

    My roommates have a notebook filled with absurd knuckle tats. My favorites are BEAT KIDS (Wonder Showzen anyone?) and LFOD PUNX. Live Free or Die!

  21. famousaddictions Avatar
    famousaddictions

    LIVE FAST
    DIEY OUNG

  22. famousaddictions Avatar
    famousaddictions

    LIVE FAST
    DIEY OUNG

  23. JannatheGreat Avatar
    JannatheGreat

    My buddy has SOUT HERN in red, white and blue. Kind of amazing.

  24. JannatheGreat Avatar
    JannatheGreat

    My buddy has SOUT HERN in red, white and blue. Kind of amazing.

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