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.

Now that’s what I call efficiency

 

When I was living in Mexico, groups of workers often took on tasks that would be handled by one person in Canada. The end result was not only that jobs got done faster (well, sometimes), but that there was less unemployment. These photos are from GeorgeZix at Espfinge Tattoo Shop in Sao Paulo, Brasil, and while of course it’s totally different, it still reminded me of what was “home” for all of 2005.

Dig the full-body condoms. It’s pretty rare to see that level of contamination control up here in the Northern hemisphere…

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2 responses to “Now that’s what I call efficiency”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

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    Posted on 05-15-2006 00:46:35 by outmywindow
    I hate to think this way, but maybe the tattooists knew something about the guy’s blood that we don’t, hence the uberprotection…

    Posted on 05-15-2006 02:09:49 by glider
    It’s really quite common to see full gear in South America, at least at higher end shops.

    Posted on 05-15-2006 04:41:11 by outmywindow
    ^^^ Ah, I see. Thanks for the bit o’ education!

    Posted on 05-15-2006 12:54:59 by Cicatrix
    That’s intense.

    Posted on 05-15-2006 15:49:54 by penski
    Shit me!

    One sitting?

    *n

    Posted on 05-15-2006 16:55:49 by fre_k
    Wait… Does this mean you have to pay four times more? lol.

  2. Dovidas Avatar
    Dovidas

    Man! I would just fake out because of the intense of pain. At least i can imagine that.

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