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.

Rachel and nicotine, up in a tree…

Rachel, when are you going to admit you have a problem?


Photo by theNOTHING from the Cardiff pull

Comments

4 responses to “Rachel and nicotine, up in a tree…”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 17:44:59 by Rams
    suck it back like its coca cola…

    Posted on 03-22-2006 13:57:55 by Lexci Million
    Smoking is sexy and delicious.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 16:05:25 by mr. gosh
    how unexpected is this. she is one of my mates and i was the organiser of this little event. just a little strange to see her
    that is all

    Posted on 03-22-2006 23:34:44 by venusdiablo
    lol that pic pretty much sums up the night!! 🙂

    Posted on 03-29-2006 15:34:42 by theNOTHING
    Yeah that night was pretty awesome 🙂

    I knew that’d make a great photo

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 03-21-2006 17:44:59 by Rams
    suck it back like its coca cola…

    Posted on 03-22-2006 13:57:55 by Lexci Million
    Smoking is sexy and delicious.

    Posted on 03-22-2006 16:05:25 by mr. gosh
    how unexpected is this. she is one of my mates and i was the organiser of this little event. just a little strange to see her
    that is all

    Posted on 03-22-2006 23:34:44 by venusdiablo
    lol that pic pretty much sums up the night!! 🙂

    Posted on 03-29-2006 15:34:42 by theNOTHING
    Yeah that night was pretty awesome 🙂

    I knew that’d make a great photo

  3. Craig Avatar

    self harm.
    smokin I mean

  4. Craig Avatar

    self harm.
    smokin I mean

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