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.

This Is Not An American Apparel Ad, Honest


… as much as it may sorta look like one (minus the low-cut V-neck hipster tees and grey leggings, of course). What it is, however, is a couple of kids, very much in love, very much in Sweden, in various stages of undress. Hooray!

We share our love for funny tattoos and bright colours. That’s what keeps us together. We both have knuckle-tattoos, chestpieces, septum and smiley piercings. When one of us does something, the other one does the same thing! We both even have our screen-names tattooed on the other’s ankle. We know, we’re geeky.

Oh God yes, are you ever. But hey, you’re cute, so we’ll let it slide. More shots, post-jump.

Comments

588 responses to “This Is Not An American Apparel Ad, Honest”

  1. tallish_noodles Avatar

    I can’t believe people are being so cynical, their tattoos are sweet. Funny/stupid tats = win. I mean sure judge people with blown up tribal backpieces or mis-spelled chinese characters but don’t judge cupcakes. Bold outlines and colours, yum.
    I feel there’s some ageist sentiment here.
    PS Swedes are hot.

  2. tallish_noodles Avatar

    I can’t believe people are being so cynical, their tattoos are sweet. Funny/stupid tats = win. I mean sure judge people with blown up tribal backpieces or mis-spelled chinese characters but don’t judge cupcakes. Bold outlines and colours, yum.
    I feel there’s some ageist sentiment here.
    PS Swedes are hot.

  3. tallish_noodles Avatar

    PPS Gay is actually not a synonym for ‘stupid’, it is a synonym for ‘homosexual’. And just to clarify, ‘homosexual’ is not a synonym for ‘stupid’ either. So shh with your gay.

  4. tallish_noodles Avatar

    PPS Gay is actually not a synonym for ‘stupid’, it is a synonym for ‘homosexual’. And just to clarify, ‘homosexual’ is not a synonym for ‘stupid’ either. So shh with your gay.

  5. tallish_noodles Avatar

    PPS Gay is actually not a synonym for ‘stupid’, it is a synonym for ‘homosexual’. And just to clarify, ‘homosexual’ is not a synonym for ‘stupid’ either. So shh with your gay.

  6. tallish_noodles Avatar

    PPS Gay is actually not a synonym for ‘stupid’, it is a synonym for ‘homosexual’. And just to clarify, ‘homosexual’ is not a synonym for ‘stupid’ either. So shh with your gay.

  7. Hello_Erin Avatar

    Cutest couple out [:

  8. Hello_Erin Avatar

    Cutest couple out [:

  9. Hello_Erin Avatar

    Cutest couple out [:

  10. Hello_Erin Avatar

    Cutest couple out [:

  11. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    simon! vill ge alla haters en spark i huvudet för dom verkar svårt efterblivna när dom inte inser att dina tatueringar är grymma. jag tycker du verkar rätt grym som person med. party hard! cheers.

  12. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    simon! vill ge alla haters en spark i huvudet för dom verkar svårt efterblivna när dom inte inser att dina tatueringar är grymma. jag tycker du verkar rätt grym som person med. party hard! cheers.

  13. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    simon! vill ge alla haters en spark i huvudet för dom verkar svårt efterblivna när dom inte inser att dina tatueringar är grymma. jag tycker du verkar rätt grym som person med. party hard! cheers.

  14. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    simon! vill ge alla haters en spark i huvudet för dom verkar svårt efterblivna när dom inte inser att dina tatueringar är grymma. jag tycker du verkar rätt grym som person med. party hard! cheers.

  15. Simon Avatar

    Tack som fan sophia. sådana ord värmer 🙂 cheers!

  16. Simon Avatar

    Tack som fan sophia. sådana ord värmer 🙂 cheers!

  17. Simon Avatar

    Tack som fan sophia. sådana ord värmer 🙂 cheers!

  18. Simon Avatar

    Tack som fan sophia. sådana ord värmer 🙂 cheers!

  19. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    ja, jag hoppas det. (: känns faktiskt lite trist när typ alla kommentarer är gnäll. jag trodde att bodymod och modblogfolket var snälla människor, men alla verkar bara vilja vara så jävla negativa. ganska onödigt.

    och när slänger ni upp nya låten på myspace då?!

  20. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    ja, jag hoppas det. (: känns faktiskt lite trist när typ alla kommentarer är gnäll. jag trodde att bodymod och modblogfolket var snälla människor, men alla verkar bara vilja vara så jävla negativa. ganska onödigt.

    och när slänger ni upp nya låten på myspace då?!

  21. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    ja, jag hoppas det. (: känns faktiskt lite trist när typ alla kommentarer är gnäll. jag trodde att bodymod och modblogfolket var snälla människor, men alla verkar bara vilja vara så jävla negativa. ganska onödigt.

    och när slänger ni upp nya låten på myspace då?!

  22. sophia Avatar
    sophia

    ja, jag hoppas det. (: känns faktiskt lite trist när typ alla kommentarer är gnäll. jag trodde att bodymod och modblogfolket var snälla människor, men alla verkar bara vilja vara så jävla negativa. ganska onödigt.

    och när slänger ni upp nya låten på myspace då?!

  23. Giovanni Gato Hernandez Avatar
    Giovanni Gato Hernandez

    Are they really Tattooed??? seem tooo young.

  24. Giovanni Gato Hernandez Avatar
    Giovanni Gato Hernandez

    Are they really Tattooed??? seem tooo young.

  25. Giovanni Gato Hernandez Avatar
    Giovanni Gato Hernandez

    Are they really Tattooed??? seem tooo young.

  26. Giovanni Gato Hernandez Avatar
    Giovanni Gato Hernandez

    Are they really Tattooed??? seem tooo young.

  27. Simon Avatar

    Giovanni: We’re 19 and 20 years old, so we’re not too young. at least not in sweden

  28. Simon Avatar

    Giovanni: We’re 19 and 20 years old, so we’re not too young. at least not in sweden

  29. Simon Avatar

    Giovanni: We’re 19 and 20 years old, so we’re not too young. at least not in sweden

  30. Simon Avatar

    Giovanni: We’re 19 and 20 years old, so we’re not too young. at least not in sweden

  31. sarah rose. Avatar

    miryam sater is absolutely beautiful. she has a beautiful style, and i think that she is exquisite. who are you to judge? if you’re happy with yourself, and are being who you want to be, it’s a lot more than most anyone else can do. you should admire. obviously if you’re sitting here dissing some innocents just for being themselves, you have some insecurities you need to take up with yourself. /endrant.

  32. sarah rose. Avatar

    miryam sater is absolutely beautiful. she has a beautiful style, and i think that she is exquisite. who are you to judge? if you’re happy with yourself, and are being who you want to be, it’s a lot more than most anyone else can do. you should admire. obviously if you’re sitting here dissing some innocents just for being themselves, you have some insecurities you need to take up with yourself. /endrant.

  33. sarah rose. Avatar

    miryam sater is absolutely beautiful. she has a beautiful style, and i think that she is exquisite. who are you to judge? if you’re happy with yourself, and are being who you want to be, it’s a lot more than most anyone else can do. you should admire. obviously if you’re sitting here dissing some innocents just for being themselves, you have some insecurities you need to take up with yourself. /endrant.

  34. sarah rose. Avatar

    miryam sater is absolutely beautiful. she has a beautiful style, and i think that she is exquisite. who are you to judge? if you’re happy with yourself, and are being who you want to be, it’s a lot more than most anyone else can do. you should admire. obviously if you’re sitting here dissing some innocents just for being themselves, you have some insecurities you need to take up with yourself. /endrant.

  35. jellonoodle Avatar
    jellonoodle

    they are hot and you are all rediculously jealous. End.Story

  36. jellonoodle Avatar
    jellonoodle

    they are hot and you are all rediculously jealous. End.Story

  37. jellonoodle Avatar
    jellonoodle

    they are hot and you are all rediculously jealous. End.Story

  38. jellonoodle Avatar
    jellonoodle

    they are hot and you are all rediculously jealous. End.Story

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