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.

Tattooed women and image

I don’t know about you but I’ve been doing my best to ignore the hoopla surrounding Sandra Bullock, Jesse James and “the other woman”.  CBS has a short video up about how tattooed women are fighting back against the image that Michelle McGee seems to have (unwittingly or not) created for us.  The video clip is fairly superficial and only a couple of minutes long but still worth a gander. Recognize anyone?


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Edit: Marissa posted a short follow-up on her blog.

Comments

82 responses to “Tattooed women and image”

  1. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    You know, I always thought Tina Fey was a really great role model, a female that was actually pretty cool… But now, yeah she lost some major points in my book.

    It is a shame, however, that women are discriminated against because of modification. Thusly why we need to get out there and represent our community in a positive manner. I don’t know how many scientists and lawyers and teachers, pillars of the community have heavy tattooing, but the numbers are increasing. It’s about time we started standing up and changing some damn minds!

    If they don’t accept us, then that’s theirs and the entire community’s loss. You neglect some of the most brilliant minds because of their personal choices. It’s ridiculous.

  2. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    You know, I always thought Tina Fey was a really great role model, a female that was actually pretty cool… But now, yeah she lost some major points in my book.

    It is a shame, however, that women are discriminated against because of modification. Thusly why we need to get out there and represent our community in a positive manner. I don’t know how many scientists and lawyers and teachers, pillars of the community have heavy tattooing, but the numbers are increasing. It’s about time we started standing up and changing some damn minds!

    If they don’t accept us, then that’s theirs and the entire community’s loss. You neglect some of the most brilliant minds because of their personal choices. It’s ridiculous.

  3. Jay Prince Avatar
    Jay Prince

    anyone know what she has tattooed on her forehead?

  4. Jay Prince Avatar
    Jay Prince

    anyone know what she has tattooed on her forehead?

  5. DMR Avatar
    DMR

    LOL
    who gives a shit if they like us or not
    but that tattooed silicon diva Michelle looks trashy..so i am not surprised, they hated her
    haha and SG is fucking LOL
    “SG helped girls to feel not only beautiful but very sexy ”
    is that a joke?

  6. DMR Avatar
    DMR

    LOL
    who gives a shit if they like us or not
    but that tattooed silicon diva Michelle looks trashy..so i am not surprised, they hated her
    haha and SG is fucking LOL
    “SG helped girls to feel not only beautiful but very sexy ”
    is that a joke?

  7. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    i really don’t know what you guys are talking about, i love crazy nazi chicks who look like that

  8. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    i really don’t know what you guys are talking about, i love crazy nazi chicks who look like that

  9. danielle Avatar
    danielle

    They should have said “Suicide Girls not only helps girls promote there Vaginas ….and tits….but also lets men virtually from all over the world take a look at your tattooed goodies” I’m not dissing suicide girls… but the truth is removing your clothing online for the world to see does not make you sexy nor makes your a strong woman.
    I love being naked, hell I’m naked rite now. So if you wanna get naked online and show your nips go for it girl.
    But removing your clothing to show off your tattooed body well is just that….helping some guys penis get an erection if that makes you feel feminine and sexy in the process…w/e have a blast. Haha it’s like the guy defending tattooed woman talking about suicide girls really helps “Not all tattooed woman are whores and home-wreckers, some are good woman who just enjoy showing the pussy and tits” THANKS!!!

  10. danielle Avatar
    danielle

    They should have said “Suicide Girls not only helps girls promote there Vaginas ….and tits….but also lets men virtually from all over the world take a look at your tattooed goodies” I’m not dissing suicide girls… but the truth is removing your clothing online for the world to see does not make you sexy nor makes your a strong woman.
    I love being naked, hell I’m naked rite now. So if you wanna get naked online and show your nips go for it girl.
    But removing your clothing to show off your tattooed body well is just that….helping some guys penis get an erection if that makes you feel feminine and sexy in the process…w/e have a blast. Haha it’s like the guy defending tattooed woman talking about suicide girls really helps “Not all tattooed woman are whores and home-wreckers, some are good woman who just enjoy showing the pussy and tits” THANKS!!!

  11. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I thought the Tina Fey comment was FUNNY! SNL is a comedy show, they make fun of everything, tattoos are not excluded. I say this with full respect for themodded community, have about 50% of my body tattooed. We all have to do our own part in proving to our society that tattoos do not mean evil or sexual deviant. We can be heavily tattooed and be successful. I personnaly work as an admissions representative at a medical school! Keep on proving them wrong people. Actions speak louder then blogs.

  12. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I thought the Tina Fey comment was FUNNY! SNL is a comedy show, they make fun of everything, tattoos are not excluded. I say this with full respect for themodded community, have about 50% of my body tattooed. We all have to do our own part in proving to our society that tattoos do not mean evil or sexual deviant. We can be heavily tattooed and be successful. I personnaly work as an admissions representative at a medical school! Keep on proving them wrong people. Actions speak louder then blogs.

  13. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    27: Her Forehead says “forgive all sinners” i believe.
    She’s a skank and i feel bad for sandra but there is no reason to pick on her for being tattooed. sure, pick on her for being a ho, but not a tattooed ho.

  14. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    27: Her Forehead says “forgive all sinners” i believe.
    She’s a skank and i feel bad for sandra but there is no reason to pick on her for being tattooed. sure, pick on her for being a ho, but not a tattooed ho.

  15. Robbeh Avatar

    Am I right in asking if that $(*!^$!*(!)$%&%)_##_>!!!!!! who said the biz about the dirtbag’s binder, is named Tina Fey?

  16. Robbeh Avatar

    Am I right in asking if that $(*!^$!*(!)$%&%)_##_>!!!!!! who said the biz about the dirtbag’s binder, is named Tina Fey?

  17. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Interesting video. I am happy that the tattoo shops they showed looked very professional and the people they interviewed seemed educated. I think this was as non biased as it could have possibly been considering the story it is covering.

  18. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Interesting video. I am happy that the tattoo shops they showed looked very professional and the people they interviewed seemed educated. I think this was as non biased as it could have possibly been considering the story it is covering.

  19. Boff Avatar
    Boff

    I think her forehead tattoo says “ejaculate here”.

  20. Boff Avatar
    Boff

    I think her forehead tattoo says “ejaculate here”.

  21. Des Avatar

    What did Tina Fey say? I’m on my phone so I wasn’t actually able to watch the video. And as far as the “W” and “P” tattoos, I don’t really know the deal with them. I just know what I’ve heard on TMZ and all that inside edition bullshit. And that’s exactly what it is, bullshit. So, who knows? I still think she’s bangin.

  22. Des Avatar

    What did Tina Fey say? I’m on my phone so I wasn’t actually able to watch the video. And as far as the “W” and “P” tattoos, I don’t really know the deal with them. I just know what I’ve heard on TMZ and all that inside edition bullshit. And that’s exactly what it is, bullshit. So, who knows? I still think she’s bangin.

  23. zobb Avatar
    zobb

    does she do porn as well?

  24. zobb Avatar
    zobb

    does she do porn as well?

  25. SS Avatar
    SS

    I didn’t watch the video because based on comments, doesn’t seem like it’s worth watching. Michelle obviously loves attention, and is a slut with no morals. Having “Forgive all sinners” on her forehead doesn’t make it any better, and people like her make me feel ashamed for having tattoos and being a woman. I don’t want to get lumped into a category with her.

    As far as the “WP” thing, I had to look that up. At first I wasn’t sure it was a racist tattoo, but there’s also pictures of her in a Nazi style photo shoot, and pictures of her tattoo of the Nazi eagle (complete with swastika in the middle) right above her crotch. So I think it’s safe to say she’s a racist slut.

  26. SS Avatar
    SS

    I didn’t watch the video because based on comments, doesn’t seem like it’s worth watching. Michelle obviously loves attention, and is a slut with no morals. Having “Forgive all sinners” on her forehead doesn’t make it any better, and people like her make me feel ashamed for having tattoos and being a woman. I don’t want to get lumped into a category with her.

    As far as the “WP” thing, I had to look that up. At first I wasn’t sure it was a racist tattoo, but there’s also pictures of her in a Nazi style photo shoot, and pictures of her tattoo of the Nazi eagle (complete with swastika in the middle) right above her crotch. So I think it’s safe to say she’s a racist slut.

  27. LC Avatar
    LC

    assumptions assumptions assumptions…. bleh
    that what’s disgusting

  28. LC Avatar
    LC

    assumptions assumptions assumptions…. bleh
    that what’s disgusting

  29. Haley Avatar
    Haley

    Laugh it off ladies! In a month or two another celeb will be caught cheating and this will be forgotten, then Kat von D will release some makeup or a clothing line and everyone will be raving about how great tattoos are again. Its just trendy to jump on a bandwagon and bandwagon, and the “tattooed women are sluts like bombshell mcgee” will those steam soon and be forgotten. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”- Dr. Seuss

  30. Haley Avatar
    Haley

    Laugh it off ladies! In a month or two another celeb will be caught cheating and this will be forgotten, then Kat von D will release some makeup or a clothing line and everyone will be raving about how great tattoos are again. Its just trendy to jump on a bandwagon and bandwagon, and the “tattooed women are sluts like bombshell mcgee” will those steam soon and be forgotten. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”- Dr. Seuss

  31. Radical Kiba Avatar

    Lost major respect for Tine Fey right there. I know SNL is supposed to be funny and it makes fun of everyone, but that comment she made was over the top. Call me sensitive, I don’t care.

    Also, SG? REALLY? ughh.

  32. Radical Kiba Avatar

    Lost major respect for Tine Fey right there. I know SNL is supposed to be funny and it makes fun of everyone, but that comment she made was over the top. Call me sensitive, I don’t care.

    Also, SG? REALLY? ughh.

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