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.

The Imperial Fish

They’re graceful and fluid, serene and tranquil, regal and orange.  Orange?

Oh the mighty goldfish.  The token first pet to many a young child.  Once regarded as a symbol of majesty and prosperity, now regulated to the fishbowl, only to die a lonely death, and be unceremoniously disposed of down the toilet.  But fret not, as there are many people out there that respect and cherish the goldfish, giving them ponds and aquariums to live out their days in.  This tattoo by Kevin Gordon shows just how dedicated one can be to the incredible goldfish.  You can be sure the owner of this tattoo wouldn’t dispose of their companion by a toilet.

What was the name of your first goldfish?

Comments

22 responses to “The Imperial Fish”

  1. nexi zydrate Avatar

    aaaww thats adorable! hope my angel fish comes out that cute!!

    first goldfish….. bubble! LOL his friends were called squeak and bacon.

  2. nexi zydrate Avatar

    aaaww thats adorable! hope my angel fish comes out that cute!!

    first goldfish….. bubble! LOL his friends were called squeak and bacon.

  3. Alea Avatar
    Alea

    I didn’t have a goldfish, but I had a Betta! His name was Rufus.

  4. Alea Avatar
    Alea

    I didn’t have a goldfish, but I had a Betta! His name was Rufus.

  5. Tia Avatar
    Tia

    I was 2 and I named it “kittyfish” which i guess was supposed to be like a catfish? I killed it by dumping the entire food container into its little tank… 🙁

  6. Tia Avatar
    Tia

    I was 2 and I named it “kittyfish” which i guess was supposed to be like a catfish? I killed it by dumping the entire food container into its little tank… 🙁

  7. Squinchester Avatar
    Squinchester

    i had 2: Chish and Fips

  8. Squinchester Avatar
    Squinchester

    i had 2: Chish and Fips

  9. Brad Avatar
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  11. cs Avatar
    cs

    since in studying to become a goldsmith, my 3 first goldfishes was named after the purity of gold and silver alloys. 925, 830 and 585. 925 is still alive too =)

  12. cs Avatar
    cs

    since in studying to become a goldsmith, my 3 first goldfishes was named after the purity of gold and silver alloys. 925, 830 and 585. 925 is still alive too =)

  13. Froggie Avatar
    Froggie

    Stripy! Due to him being stripy. I was a pretty fucking creative kid.

  14. Froggie Avatar
    Froggie

    Stripy! Due to him being stripy. I was a pretty fucking creative kid.

  15. Nick Friederich Avatar

    I dont remember my first fish’s name, but aside from that, that is a pretty ugly goldfish. Maybe im not looking at it right, or its not looking at me right…is it a cover-up of some sort?

  16. Nick Friederich Avatar

    I dont remember my first fish’s name, but aside from that, that is a pretty ugly goldfish. Maybe im not looking at it right, or its not looking at me right…is it a cover-up of some sort?

  17. captaindusty Avatar
    captaindusty

    I have only had one gold fish, but i fed it to my lizard

  18. captaindusty Avatar
    captaindusty

    I have only had one gold fish, but i fed it to my lizard

  19. bryan taylor Avatar

    love it….this gold fish tattoo was done by tattoo artist kevin gordon at the house of ink in monroe nc

  20. bryan taylor Avatar

    love it….this gold fish tattoo was done by tattoo artist kevin gordon at the house of ink in monroe nc

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