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.

Measure of a Man

Hobosteve wanted to know if he measured up… As it turns out, for better or worse, he’s about three inches short of the end of his ruler (in guy-speak, that means he’s 10″)…

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36 responses to “Measure of a Man”

  1. MeShell Avatar

    That is pretty ridiculous..ly awesome.

  2. dugg Avatar
    dugg

    LOL, shoulda planned that one out a little better. I would have atleast made it say 10 inches where it hangs to. I know a woman that has a ruler tattoo on her forearm for just that purpose lol. It don’t pay to brag around her unless you got something to brag about.

  3. Shaun Avatar
    Shaun

    wouldn’t being 3 inches short of his ruler mean he is 5 inches.

  4. Kenevin Avatar

    Shaun, Shannon is referring to a man’s habit of over-exaggerating when it comes to the size of their member.

    So, for a guy…5″ is really….10″…well, that what’s you tell people.

  5. Briggitte Avatar
    Briggitte

    I cant get over the look on his face haha

    & Kenevin you soo right. Iv only met one guy in my entire life whos penis was the size he said it was.

  6. V Avatar
    V

    Briggitte, I know one too. 😀

  7. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    You know, I must be the exception to the rule.. (ha ha.) because most every guy who has alluded to the size of his business has been spot on. And all but maybe two have been gargantuan. Having said that, I’d like to state as a girl that dating a guy with a 9-10 inch winkie really sucks… let’s just say I’ll never, ever be able to have a fourchette piercing. Good thing I didn’t end up falling in love with the guy, or it would have been a sexless relationship.

    Yay for small-to-medium winkies!

  8. Xenobiologista Avatar

    Is that in centimeters or does he just have really big legs? (equipment aside)

  9. hobosteve Avatar
    hobosteve

    just so you know the tattoo is almost half scale. Its just under 5 inches long.
    I got it as a joke and to make fun of the fact that most guys lie about how big they are and think that it makes them more of a man.

  10. ladeebug_riot Avatar

    Haha Steve! Thats too funny.

  11. Veronika/ IAM: E-Vomit Avatar

    The underwear is funky hahaa! I love this post hahaa

  12. hobosteve Avatar
    hobosteve

    the tattoo is almost half-scale. its about 4 and 3/4 inches long.
    i got it one cause i think its hilarious but also to make fun of the fact that most guys lie about how big they are. does it really make you more of a man or really matter?

  13. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    He stole my Tattoo idea!
    Except i was going to use an actual ruler.

  14. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Shouldn’t this be tattooed on his belly? 😉

  15. Melissa Avatar

    Oh My God 😮 Haha

  16. jezebel Avatar

    Hey, next time you should measure from your asshole – it gives you an extra couple inches 😀 lol

  17. karatemuffin Avatar

    How come he’s tattoing his right leg but it’s the left that has the tattoo? 😮

  18. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    Yay for the ‘tache!

  19. melsgam Avatar

    karatemuffin, it’s a self photo in the mirror if the lense flare and cropped hand tip me off properly

  20. hobosteve Avatar
    hobosteve

    yes, it was taken in the mirror.

  21. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Uh, yes, sorry it does matter somewhat.
    I am not going to have amazing penetration sex with a 3 inch cock.
    O.o
    Does it mean you can’t be amazing in other areas? No, but I love my penetration.

  22. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    I still really don’t understand the maths behind this:

    “he’s about three inches short of the end of his ruler (in guy-speak, that means he’s 10″)…”

    b/c the thing ends at 8… :S

  23. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    im going to marry this boy, i swear to god!
    LOL, silly Steeeeve <3

  24. kt Avatar
    kt

    Wait, if he’s 3″ short of his ruler, which is half scale, he’s actually 2.5″???

  25. jkfan87 Avatar
    jkfan87

    2 things about this…1. shouldn’t the tattoo be ABOVE your penis? If you erect penis is hanging down, you need to go to the doctor. And 2. You got it as a joke? On YOURSELF? Anybody who gets a tattoo like this will not be showing it off to too many people. At least not women.

  26. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Am I the only one that noticed that the tattoo artist in the first pic is working on the guy’s right thigh, but the closeup pic shows the tat on his left thigh? What’s up with that?

  27. durf Avatar
    durf

    Yes Tom, you’re the only one who noticed that.

  28. Pen Di'Panda Avatar

    Guess what Tom, it’s the SAME LEG!

  29. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    Yeah, he should have thought that one through just a “little” (LOL) bit more. Us ladies are laughing at him right now!

  30. gearcake Avatar
    gearcake

    Man, that’s awesome. You’re a fuckin’ champion hobosteve! It must take great sense of humour to wear something like that. Thumbs up.

  31. Elizabeth Avatar

    I too am enjoying the look of pure anguish.:D

  32. jacques Avatar
    jacques

    hey ,well done i thought it a great idea , so i also had it done .I must say it really hurt when he had to tatoo the last 2 inches on my knee cap.

  33. camaras de frio Avatar

    he should have thought that one through just a “little” (LOL) bit more. Us ladies are laughing at him right now!

  34. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I just like the Kiss solo album vinyls in the background 😀

  35. marc Avatar
    marc

    putaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  36. Big Papa Avatar

    I got a ruler tattoo on my inner thigh 4 and a half years ago……. Where did you get my idea from??? Either you’re a poser, or great minds think alike. Either way, i’m slightly pissed that someone stole my idea.

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