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.

MMM Bop? Really?

In the 559 pages of Music Tattoos, I bet you would have almost zero chance of finding another Hanson inspired tattoo (feel free to correct me if I am wrong). Yet, there is one IAM user, who’s username says it all ilovehanson. While in Kansas City, she got this ultimate tribute to the young boys with instruments done by  Andrew Milko at Mercy Seat Tattoo.

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PS: some of you may remember her from this post back in ’09.

Comments

120 responses to “MMM Bop? Really?”

  1. nikk Avatar

    i seriously didnt know this band was still around. and i cant say i dig it, sorry.

  2. nikk Avatar

    i seriously didnt know this band was still around. and i cant say i dig it, sorry.

  3. SS Avatar
    SS

    I just died a little inside. But that’s okay, because I’m sure the tattoo makes her happy 🙂

  4. SS Avatar
    SS

    I just died a little inside. But that’s okay, because I’m sure the tattoo makes her happy 🙂

  5. SS Avatar
    SS

    I just died a little inside. But that’s okay, because I’m sure the tattoo makes her happy 🙂

  6. SS Avatar
    SS

    I just died a little inside. But that’s okay, because I’m sure the tattoo makes her happy 🙂

  7. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Huh, there are Hanson fans? I thought they were such a short phase, the craze when they were making it in the music. Maybe i’ve missed out on something.. The tattoo, a fan is a fan, and it’s done ok, and i think it makes a fun piece actually.

  8. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Huh, there are Hanson fans? I thought they were such a short phase, the craze when they were making it in the music. Maybe i’ve missed out on something.. The tattoo, a fan is a fan, and it’s done ok, and i think it makes a fun piece actually.

  9. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Huh, there are Hanson fans? I thought they were such a short phase, the craze when they were making it in the music. Maybe i’ve missed out on something.. The tattoo, a fan is a fan, and it’s done ok, and i think it makes a fun piece actually.

  10. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Huh, there are Hanson fans? I thought they were such a short phase, the craze when they were making it in the music. Maybe i’ve missed out on something.. The tattoo, a fan is a fan, and it’s done ok, and i think it makes a fun piece actually.

  11. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    Here’s one on a girl I knew in high school: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4033710&id=852030542 (also lyrics from mmmbop)

  12. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    Here’s one on a girl I knew in high school: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4033710&id=852030542 (also lyrics from mmmbop)

  13. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    Here’s one on a girl I knew in high school: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4033710&id=852030542 (also lyrics from mmmbop)

  14. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    Here’s one on a girl I knew in high school: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4033710&id=852030542 (also lyrics from mmmbop)

  15. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Got to Hanson . net and see their new stuff. Their music has really developed since 1997. I have a Hanson tat on my ankle, and it was the best decision I ever made.

  16. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Got to Hanson . net and see their new stuff. Their music has really developed since 1997. I have a Hanson tat on my ankle, and it was the best decision I ever made.

  17. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Got to Hanson . net and see their new stuff. Their music has really developed since 1997. I have a Hanson tat on my ankle, and it was the best decision I ever made.

  18. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    Got to Hanson . net and see their new stuff. Their music has really developed since 1997. I have a Hanson tat on my ankle, and it was the best decision I ever made.

  19. jb Avatar
    jb

    i know someone who has a hanson tattoo, and she’s probably the worst person ever. tho its not because of the tattoo, so i’m sure this girl is much nicer

  20. jb Avatar
    jb

    i know someone who has a hanson tattoo, and she’s probably the worst person ever. tho its not because of the tattoo, so i’m sure this girl is much nicer

  21. jb Avatar
    jb

    i know someone who has a hanson tattoo, and she’s probably the worst person ever. tho its not because of the tattoo, so i’m sure this girl is much nicer

  22. jb Avatar
    jb

    i know someone who has a hanson tattoo, and she’s probably the worst person ever. tho its not because of the tattoo, so i’m sure this girl is much nicer

  23. Desiree Avatar
    Desiree

    Linda: Hanson is still very much around and their fans are too!

    I love it. More power to her!

  24. Desiree Avatar
    Desiree

    Linda: Hanson is still very much around and their fans are too!

    I love it. More power to her!

  25. Desiree Avatar
    Desiree

    Linda: Hanson is still very much around and their fans are too!

    I love it. More power to her!

  26. Desiree Avatar
    Desiree

    Linda: Hanson is still very much around and their fans are too!

    I love it. More power to her!

  27. ilovehanson Avatar

    no tattoo has made me happier to see very day. 13 years is well worth it.

  28. ilovehanson Avatar

    no tattoo has made me happier to see very day. 13 years is well worth it.

  29. ilovehanson Avatar

    no tattoo has made me happier to see very day. 13 years is well worth it.

  30. ilovehanson Avatar

    no tattoo has made me happier to see very day. 13 years is well worth it.

  31. Audrey Avatar
    Audrey

    I agree, huge Hanson fan for many years, and they are still very much alive. I saw a Hanson skin removal on here a couple of years back, but that’s all I’ve seen personally until now, badass!

  32. Audrey Avatar
    Audrey

    I agree, huge Hanson fan for many years, and they are still very much alive. I saw a Hanson skin removal on here a couple of years back, but that’s all I’ve seen personally until now, badass!

  33. Audrey Avatar
    Audrey

    I agree, huge Hanson fan for many years, and they are still very much alive. I saw a Hanson skin removal on here a couple of years back, but that’s all I’ve seen personally until now, badass!

  34. Audrey Avatar
    Audrey

    I agree, huge Hanson fan for many years, and they are still very much alive. I saw a Hanson skin removal on here a couple of years back, but that’s all I’ve seen personally until now, badass!

  35. KeoNecra Avatar

    I love this so much

  36. KeoNecra Avatar

    I love this so much

  37. KeoNecra Avatar

    I love this so much

  38. KeoNecra Avatar

    I love this so much

  39. Meridiem Avatar
    Meridiem

    I think its a good tattoo if you ignore that it has anything to do with Hanson.

  40. Meridiem Avatar
    Meridiem

    I think its a good tattoo if you ignore that it has anything to do with Hanson.

  41. Meridiem Avatar
    Meridiem

    I think its a good tattoo if you ignore that it has anything to do with Hanson.

  42. Meridiem Avatar
    Meridiem

    I think its a good tattoo if you ignore that it has anything to do with Hanson.

  43. liz Avatar
    liz

    this is the kind of tattoo that gets a song in your head for days!

  44. liz Avatar
    liz

    this is the kind of tattoo that gets a song in your head for days!

  45. liz Avatar
    liz

    this is the kind of tattoo that gets a song in your head for days!

  46. liz Avatar
    liz

    this is the kind of tattoo that gets a song in your head for days!

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