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.

“I’m a grower, not a shower, honest!”

I am guessing this tattoo by Carla Hopkins at No Ka Oi Tiki in Philly could be interpreted in many ways depending on your bias and what type of encounter you hope or fear having with the objects in said pants. Cuntcumber who sends the picture says, “it’s not what it looks like, I swear!”

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4 responses to ““I’m a grower, not a shower, honest!””

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

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    Posted on 05-27-2006 14:11:55 by Court
    Haha cute

    Posted on 05-27-2006 15:11:13 by Kanga43
    Lmao

    Posted on 05-27-2006 17:21:06 by outmywindo
    I think my favorite part of this whole thing is that it’s objectS, plural.

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:03:16 by kuroneko711
    hahahah, clever. : )

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:04:05 by kuroneko711
    hhahaha, clever. : )

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:29:40 by Vienna
    Outmywindow… let’s hope he has some big nuts. 🙂

    and yes this makes me blush. 😀

    Posted on 05-28-2006 00:58:58 by VeganZombie
    Y’know, guys, maybe he just likes putting things in his pants. It’s a perfectly healthy thing to do. Don’t be hating on his freedom, just ’cause he like to shove stuff in his knickers.
    XD

    Posted on 05-28-2006 03:25:46 by astrosnik
    Wait, so is he referring to his wallet or…

    Posted on 05-28-2006 16:19:13 by Astr0Z0mbie
    if it’s a sack of weed, shit, party at his house!

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 05-27-2006 14:11:55 by Court
    Haha cute

    Posted on 05-27-2006 15:11:13 by Kanga43
    Lmao

    Posted on 05-27-2006 17:21:06 by outmywindo
    I think my favorite part of this whole thing is that it’s objectS, plural.

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:03:16 by kuroneko711
    hahahah, clever. : )

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:04:05 by kuroneko711
    hhahaha, clever. : )

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:29:40 by Vienna
    Outmywindow… let’s hope he has some big nuts. 🙂

    and yes this makes me blush. 😀

    Posted on 05-28-2006 00:58:58 by VeganZombie
    Y’know, guys, maybe he just likes putting things in his pants. It’s a perfectly healthy thing to do. Don’t be hating on his freedom, just ’cause he like to shove stuff in his knickers.
    XD

    Posted on 05-28-2006 03:25:46 by astrosnik
    Wait, so is he referring to his wallet or…

    Posted on 05-28-2006 16:19:13 by Astr0Z0mbie
    if it’s a sack of weed, shit, party at his house!

  3. Misha23 Avatar
    Misha23

    it is funny,isn´t it??

  4. Misha23 Avatar
    Misha23

    it is funny,isn´t it??

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