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.

The Penetrator

I wonder… if he punched someone, would the needles just pop out of his hand (ie. sliding back through the piercings) or would they actually penetrate the person being punched? Thanks to Zulima from Aranjuez in Madrid, Spain for sending in this photo… Because it’s with play piercing needles, it’s more obviously temporary than the also temporary previously posted and much-commented-on Wolverine piercings, so I imagine this entry will have far less Internet-freakout attached.

I love the triple bridge ladder by the way…

Comments

8 responses to “The Penetrator”

  1. Leroy Avatar

    no eyebrows = scary/cool

  2. Leroy Avatar

    no eyebrows = scary/cool

  3. bleeding Avatar
    bleeding

    Depending of course on the angle and the force of the blow, but most likely the needles would pierce the suface of the skin in the other person and slide back consderably. I would suggest a clawing strike if you would want to make maximum damage.

  4. bleeding Avatar
    bleeding

    Depending of course on the angle and the force of the blow, but most likely the needles would pierce the suface of the skin in the other person and slide back consderably. I would suggest a clawing strike if you would want to make maximum damage.

  5. em Avatar
    em

    Ahhh! would that not simply rip them out of his hand? No hitting!

  6. em Avatar
    em

    Ahhh! would that not simply rip them out of his hand? No hitting!

  7. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that an oddly freaky picture 😛

  8. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that an oddly freaky picture 😛

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