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.

Shannon = Bad Man

OK, I really like this picture in terms of a piece of art (thanks to Steve Truitt and Ascension) that captures the serenity of suspension… but the uncontrollably masculine part of me can’t help but me titilated at the realization that I can see down (up?) her undergarment. Seriously, I ought to be ashamed of myself. This is why I’m not a piercer — I have the complete inability to maintain professional distance.

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4 responses to “Shannon = Bad Man”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-04-2006 00:57:57 by jess
    That’s beautiful!

    And I love her socks!

    Posted on 03-04-2006 11:37:52 by b
    Holy cow those are some hip bones!

    Posted on 03-04-2006 16:29:20 by accordianFey
    That’s one of my best friends! That was her third suspension, and her first time hanging from her knees. She did an amazing job and was in the air for at least 5 minutes.

    And those hip bones: well, I keep trying to feed her large numbers of cheese burgers 😉

    Posted on 03-05-2006 14:24:13 by jaelbait
    funny you should say that, shannon… a lot of piercers have a hard (pun intended) time maintaining a professional distance, as well.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-04-2006 00:57:57 by jess
    That’s beautiful!

    And I love her socks!

    Posted on 03-04-2006 11:37:52 by b
    Holy cow those are some hip bones!

    Posted on 03-04-2006 16:29:20 by accordianFey
    That’s one of my best friends! That was her third suspension, and her first time hanging from her knees. She did an amazing job and was in the air for at least 5 minutes.

    And those hip bones: well, I keep trying to feed her large numbers of cheese burgers 😉

    Posted on 03-05-2006 14:24:13 by jaelbait
    funny you should say that, shannon… a lot of piercers have a hard (pun intended) time maintaining a professional distance, as well.

  3. melissa Avatar
    melissa

    hahaha, that’s me! leave it to Steve to get the “up the underwear” shot! haha

  4. melissa Avatar
    melissa

    hahaha, that’s me! leave it to Steve to get the “up the underwear” shot! haha

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