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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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And That’s The Way It Is

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Jordan Ginsberg


Ever since Michael Jackson died/was killed/got beamed back up to the mother ship/whatever, we’ve worked tirelessly to bring you the very best in tattoo portraiture to honor, poke fun at and generally remember the man and his music. Well, with the publication of this outstanding piece by Denis Prevost of Live Once Tattoo in North Bay, Ontario (on a 50-year-old client getting her second tattoo ever, no less), we’re going to close the book on ModBlog’s dogged pursuit of King of Pop pieces; we think this is a fine note on which to go out. Wouldn’t want to become too predictable, right? Right.

And with that, we’ll leave you for this evening. See you tomorrow, folks.

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152 responses to “And That’s The Way It Is”

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    Stealthy_Sam

    I know its been a while since this was posted but first off, i know the woman who got this and she loves it to death because she grew up loving MJ’s music, and i have to agree with you Korynn about the whole pot calling the kettle black thing.

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    Stealthy_Sam

    I know its been a while since this was posted but first off, i know the woman who got this and she loves it to death because she grew up loving MJ’s music, and i have to agree with you Korynn about the whole pot calling the kettle black thing.

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