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.

Bad timing

“Can’t talk now, I’ll call you back”
       – Captain Howdy

Comments

15 responses to “Bad timing”

  1. Fitzzz Avatar
    Fitzzz

    That is hardcore and looks very deep…what did he use to peirce
    himself?

  2. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    Cheers, mate!
    Now, where`d I put those darts again….

  3. JackFord Avatar

    Look at that hazardous base unit.

  4. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    I was that busy trying to decide what hes drinking, I almost missed the skewer. Ouch ouch friggin hell.

  5. jamie Avatar
    jamie

    that dude’s so chill about this. haha.
    annnnnnnnnd lololol @ captain howdy.

  6. oesrebunny Avatar

    holy shit!
    that looks really deep

  7. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    I wonder what movies he has.

  8. captain howdy Avatar

    after watching that video i’ve got to find out how to do that! my girlfiend also thinks the video is fake. big cheers to shannon for putting my pic on modblog.

  9. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    You just know that the liquid will squirt out of the skewer holes when he removes it, a la loony toons 🙂

    Nice work.

  10. pimheaad-jr Avatar
    pimheaad-jr

    now wher do you get thos skewers ?
    or any skewers at al
    bme shops needs like some cheekskeewers

  11. candycovered Avatar

    nice one simon x

  12. WrednyMotylek Avatar
    WrednyMotylek

    “Mom, call me later, I’m kinda busy now” :3

  13. VeganZombie Avatar

    I agree with Giles!!! squirt!

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