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.

Moon Dawg

April sends us this little cartoon tattoo by John Brehm while he was guest spotting at 717 Tattoo in Harrisburg, PA. I’m not sure what the story is behind the tattoo other than it’s “to go with Tot.”. I can only assume that’s the little fellow below the Moon Dawg tattoo. That Tot’s linework looks so solid it’s hard to believe it’s not a stick on.

Moon Dawg

What do you guys think about comical/cartoon tattoos?

Comments

22 responses to “Moon Dawg”

  1. Madison Avatar
    Madison

    Eh, I think they’re totally fine if there’s a good artist behind them but, in general, I would never get one. Overall I think it works for a lot of people and they should do what ever the fuck pleases them.

    I think this one’s cute but i think that’s cause i just like space references hahah :]

  2. cat Avatar
    cat

    I love them on other people and can think of many I’d like myself but just can’t bring myself to get one.

    However, this is particularly awesome

  3. cat Avatar
    cat

    ps thanks for all the recent awesome posts. Modblog/BME still rox my sox yo.

  4. deanrobson Avatar
    deanrobson

    I think this tattoo’s class. I reckon cartoony/comical tattoos are really good if there done right, but i think they work alot better incorporated into a sleeve or having a patch/bunch of tattoos with the same style.

  5. brandon Avatar
    brandon

    i love cartoon tattoos! i myself have a penguin playing in a puddle, hiding in my sock!

  6. encanta Avatar

    FUCK YESSSS LAUREN & FUCK YES TOT 😀

  7. blackroses Avatar

    i freakin love her!!!
    tat looks awesom!

  8. blackroses Avatar

    rachel the link to ae’s page isnt working says the user doesnt exist!!

  9. April_Ethereal Avatar

    haha, Wow, it’s kinda weird seeing your tattoo on mod blog.
    Cool shit.
    Thanks for all the wonderful comments guys and gals.

  10. tallish_noodles Avatar

    As the proud owner of a pretty controversially comical cartoon tattoo I would have to say it’s the best!
    Tattoos are great whatever they are of, but having a silly/funny cartoon tattoo helps to remind modders (and teach regular folk) that tattooing isn’t all about clichéd shit and trying to be the biggest wanker with the best / biggest / most expensive / most coloured / most detailed / most threatening tattoo.
    I don’t take myself or life remotely seriously so it’s easy for me to get stupid things tattooed on me.

    I love tot the tat, so cute!

  11. VOMIT Avatar

    I don’t get it.

    I love ridiculous tattoos, but this one just doesn’t make sense to me, maybe I’m not smart enough to get it.

  12. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    VOMIT, i think the joke is that it’s a hot dog… on the MOON, BITCH!

  13. Madison Avatar
    Madison

    p.s. i think that yellow smiley guy with the heart feet is adorable :}

  14. Leilani Rose Avatar

    awww… moon dog! <3

  15. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    this is surely a reference to “sonic” fast food chain. when it comes to putting an image in your skin that will be there til you die, a sense of humor is a must.

  16. katie Avatar
    katie

    is that the sonic tot?

  17. April_Ethereal Avatar

    Katie,
    Yes, it sure is. 😀

  18. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    I think they can be cute and funny; when they go a bit father than Loony Tunes characters on a ladies’ ankle. Also “controversial” humour tends to be kinda wanker-ish and contrived, but that goes for stand-up comics jsut as much as tattoos.

    I like the Moon Dog, maybe one day there’ll be a Haufmann’s on the moon base xD

  19. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    comic tattoos rule!

  20. deadite_666 Avatar

    Way cute. It makes me want to get a Ren & Stimpy Space Madness tattoo

  21. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i dont like them so much unless theyre part of something like a sleave.

    had a friend who got a tatt on her shin and the artist said if she didnt cry hed give her a free spongebob tatt on the other one. story short- she didnt cry and it was well done but it just looked ridiculous.

  22. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Love the ray gun! Very cute pieces, great work!

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