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 Pinnacle of Success


Umm … good morning, ModBlog. Hope your workday is off to a … good start.

(Tattoo by Donald Richards at North Star Tattoo in Harrogate, UK.)

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76 responses to “The Pinnacle of Success”

  1. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    or should i say coincidential? im not sure how to spell it exactly hehee

  2. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    or should i say coincidential? im not sure how to spell it exactly hehee

  3. Kurt's Reincarnation Avatar
    Kurt’s Reincarnation

    You all suck.

    NIRVANA SONG, DUHHH.
    YOU CAN’T FIRE ME
    BECAUSE I QUIT!!!

  4. Kurt's Reincarnation Avatar
    Kurt’s Reincarnation

    You all suck.

    NIRVANA SONG, DUHHH.
    YOU CAN’T FIRE ME
    BECAUSE I QUIT!!!

  5. Kurt's Reincarnation Avatar
    Kurt’s Reincarnation

    You all suck.

    NIRVANA SONG, DUHHH.
    YOU CAN’T FIRE ME
    BECAUSE I QUIT!!!

  6. Kurt's Reincarnation Avatar
    Kurt’s Reincarnation

    You all suck.

    NIRVANA SONG, DUHHH.
    YOU CAN’T FIRE ME
    BECAUSE I QUIT!!!

  7. simpson Avatar
    simpson

    thriller jacket?

  8. simpson Avatar
    simpson

    thriller jacket?

  9. simpson Avatar
    simpson

    thriller jacket?

  10. simpson Avatar
    simpson

    thriller jacket?

  11. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    Heretic138, no it’s not from a real suicide picture. i’m pretty sure it’s flash from shane o’neil. very jealous! i always wanted to tattoo that on someone!

  12. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    Heretic138, no it’s not from a real suicide picture. i’m pretty sure it’s flash from shane o’neil. very jealous! i always wanted to tattoo that on someone!

  13. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    Heretic138, no it’s not from a real suicide picture. i’m pretty sure it’s flash from shane o’neil. very jealous! i always wanted to tattoo that on someone!

  14. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    Heretic138, no it’s not from a real suicide picture. i’m pretty sure it’s flash from shane o’neil. very jealous! i always wanted to tattoo that on someone!

  15. goldust Avatar

    Heh… very cheering up picture….((((

  16. goldust Avatar

    Heh… very cheering up picture….((((

  17. goldust Avatar

    Heh… very cheering up picture….((((

  18. goldust Avatar

    Heh… very cheering up picture….((((

  19. Lily Avatar

    Actually it was George Carlin who said it originally, Bill Mahr would reference him by saying that.

    *- – – the more you know!

  20. Lily Avatar

    Actually it was George Carlin who said it originally, Bill Mahr would reference him by saying that.

    *- – – the more you know!

  21. Lily Avatar

    Actually it was George Carlin who said it originally, Bill Mahr would reference him by saying that.

    *- – – the more you know!

  22. Lily Avatar

    Actually it was George Carlin who said it originally, Bill Mahr would reference him by saying that.

    *- – – the more you know!

  23. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    it was used in nirvanas scentless apprentice but kurt didnt invent the line!!so i guess you suck!!!

  24. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    it was used in nirvanas scentless apprentice but kurt didnt invent the line!!so i guess you suck!!!

  25. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    it was used in nirvanas scentless apprentice but kurt didnt invent the line!!so i guess you suck!!!

  26. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    it was used in nirvanas scentless apprentice but kurt didnt invent the line!!so i guess you suck!!!

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