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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.

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Schwing

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Let’s just establish this right off the bat, to avoid any arguments: It says “Party Time.” Not “Potty Time” (even though that would be great), not “Party Lime” (though that does sound tasty), and not “Larry Slime” (he prefers to be called “Lawrence”). We have that settled? Now, if so much as one person posts a link to a calligraphy site, I’m turning this blog around, so help me God.

It’s “Party Time.” Get stoked.

(This righteousness is featured on thewhaler, and was done by Derek Hutchinson at Sacred Skin in Des Moines, Iowa.)

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164 responses to “Schwing”

  1. uh huh Avatar
    uh huh

    way to copy “get sloppy” you motherfucker

  2. uh huh Avatar
    uh huh

    way to copy “get sloppy” you motherfucker

  3. Clau Avatar
    Clau

    sallllllllllluuuuut! jpeux appercevoir ton péniiss!

    ok no seriouslyy! nice guyy, really pretty!

  4. Clau Avatar
    Clau

    sallllllllllluuuuut! jpeux appercevoir ton péniiss!

    ok no seriouslyy! nice guyy, really pretty!

  5. Clau Avatar
    Clau

    sallllllllllluuuuut! jpeux appercevoir ton péniiss!

    ok no seriouslyy! nice guyy, really pretty!

  6. Clau Avatar
    Clau

    sallllllllllluuuuut! jpeux appercevoir ton péniiss!

    ok no seriouslyy! nice guyy, really pretty!

  7. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Someone always has to start flaming away..

    This isn’t the first time someone has gotten script above their knees. In no way is this a copy of anyone elses tattoo. If by some logic it is, then this whole ‘tattoo culture’ must just be a bunch of copycats right? Oh, and way to ‘call me out’ on my tattoo on a public blog. That takes real gusto.

  8. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Someone always has to start flaming away..

    This isn’t the first time someone has gotten script above their knees. In no way is this a copy of anyone elses tattoo. If by some logic it is, then this whole ‘tattoo culture’ must just be a bunch of copycats right? Oh, and way to ‘call me out’ on my tattoo on a public blog. That takes real gusto.

  9. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Someone always has to start flaming away..

    This isn’t the first time someone has gotten script above their knees. In no way is this a copy of anyone elses tattoo. If by some logic it is, then this whole ‘tattoo culture’ must just be a bunch of copycats right? Oh, and way to ‘call me out’ on my tattoo on a public blog. That takes real gusto.

  10. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Someone always has to start flaming away..

    This isn’t the first time someone has gotten script above their knees. In no way is this a copy of anyone elses tattoo. If by some logic it is, then this whole ‘tattoo culture’ must just be a bunch of copycats right? Oh, and way to ‘call me out’ on my tattoo on a public blog. That takes real gusto.

  11. BrutalBeauty Avatar
    BrutalBeauty

    Isnt Lady Time also Party time? He should keep his legs shaved like that. (I kid…)

  12. BrutalBeauty Avatar
    BrutalBeauty

    Isnt Lady Time also Party time? He should keep his legs shaved like that. (I kid…)

  13. BrutalBeauty Avatar
    BrutalBeauty

    Isnt Lady Time also Party time? He should keep his legs shaved like that. (I kid…)

  14. BrutalBeauty Avatar
    BrutalBeauty

    Isnt Lady Time also Party time? He should keep his legs shaved like that. (I kid…)

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