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.

12-on-1 Fan

This (the “Gang Bang” text) was done by Ienjas at Body Design in Gent, Belgium. I’m assuming in part because of the male-female double-standard that it will not generate the same reaction as Michelle’s tattoos

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140 responses to “12-on-1 Fan”

  1. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Eh, I still don’t like them. I find some of the sexually oriented tattoos amusing (particularly skullfuck), but aside from that I don’t generally like the whole genre of slut/manwhore tattoos. I don’t like the cavalier attitude taht they project about sex, whether they are on men or women. I’m not saying that I’ve got some kind of crazy super, moral, holier-than-thou values going on, just that I don’t think that the idea of pursuing sex above relationships is ultimately healthy for an induvidual. …And that’s the vibe that I get from these tattoos.

  2. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Eh, I still don’t like them. I find some of the sexually oriented tattoos amusing (particularly skullfuck), but aside from that I don’t generally like the whole genre of slut/manwhore tattoos. I don’t like the cavalier attitude taht they project about sex, whether they are on men or women. I’m not saying that I’ve got some kind of crazy super, moral, holier-than-thou values going on, just that I don’t think that the idea of pursuing sex above relationships is ultimately healthy for an induvidual. …And that’s the vibe that I get from these tattoos.

  3. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Eh, I still don’t like them. I find some of the sexually oriented tattoos amusing (particularly skullfuck), but aside from that I don’t generally like the whole genre of slut/manwhore tattoos. I don’t like the cavalier attitude taht they project about sex, whether they are on men or women. I’m not saying that I’ve got some kind of crazy super, moral, holier-than-thou values going on, just that I don’t think that the idea of pursuing sex above relationships is ultimately healthy for an induvidual. …And that’s the vibe that I get from these tattoos.

  4. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Eh, I still don’t like them. I find some of the sexually oriented tattoos amusing (particularly skullfuck), but aside from that I don’t generally like the whole genre of slut/manwhore tattoos. I don’t like the cavalier attitude taht they project about sex, whether they are on men or women. I’m not saying that I’ve got some kind of crazy super, moral, holier-than-thou values going on, just that I don’t think that the idea of pursuing sex above relationships is ultimately healthy for an induvidual. …And that’s the vibe that I get from these tattoos.

  5. rsco Avatar
    rsco

    # 18 [“Gang Bangâ€? is inherently sexist because the great majority of people (including myself) associate it with rape]

    You are kidding right?

    Your argument is that a word (or in this case)
    a) has an inherent absolute moral value
    b) that inherent value is assessed by certain peoples associations.

    In regards to a) I disagree. That is a separate issue, but one that I took up in the Michelle post as well.

    In regards to b) frankly I dont think that you know what inherently means.

    Lastly, I note that no one has raised the issue of if he were to be sexually assaulted, what the courts would do. I found this to the most offensive element of the Michelle discussion.

    #25 did assume however that this tattoo was about power, a line of argument (as factious as the one used in Michelle’s case) might suggest that if this person were every accused of a sexual offensive this would essentially equate a confession.

    Shannon is correct in stating that this is an example of the double standard, in so far as the posters reactions assume that a man who displaying his sexual agency is empowered, whereas when a woman did so she was seen as automatically dis-empowered and degraded.

  6. rsco Avatar
    rsco

    # 18 [“Gang Bangâ€? is inherently sexist because the great majority of people (including myself) associate it with rape]

    You are kidding right?

    Your argument is that a word (or in this case)
    a) has an inherent absolute moral value
    b) that inherent value is assessed by certain peoples associations.

    In regards to a) I disagree. That is a separate issue, but one that I took up in the Michelle post as well.

    In regards to b) frankly I dont think that you know what inherently means.

    Lastly, I note that no one has raised the issue of if he were to be sexually assaulted, what the courts would do. I found this to the most offensive element of the Michelle discussion.

    #25 did assume however that this tattoo was about power, a line of argument (as factious as the one used in Michelle’s case) might suggest that if this person were every accused of a sexual offensive this would essentially equate a confession.

    Shannon is correct in stating that this is an example of the double standard, in so far as the posters reactions assume that a man who displaying his sexual agency is empowered, whereas when a woman did so she was seen as automatically dis-empowered and degraded.

  7. rsco Avatar
    rsco

    # 18 [“Gang Bangâ€? is inherently sexist because the great majority of people (including myself) associate it with rape]

    You are kidding right?

    Your argument is that a word (or in this case)
    a) has an inherent absolute moral value
    b) that inherent value is assessed by certain peoples associations.

    In regards to a) I disagree. That is a separate issue, but one that I took up in the Michelle post as well.

    In regards to b) frankly I dont think that you know what inherently means.

    Lastly, I note that no one has raised the issue of if he were to be sexually assaulted, what the courts would do. I found this to the most offensive element of the Michelle discussion.

    #25 did assume however that this tattoo was about power, a line of argument (as factious as the one used in Michelle’s case) might suggest that if this person were every accused of a sexual offensive this would essentially equate a confession.

    Shannon is correct in stating that this is an example of the double standard, in so far as the posters reactions assume that a man who displaying his sexual agency is empowered, whereas when a woman did so she was seen as automatically dis-empowered and degraded.

  8. rsco Avatar
    rsco

    # 18 [“Gang Bangâ€? is inherently sexist because the great majority of people (including myself) associate it with rape]

    You are kidding right?

    Your argument is that a word (or in this case)
    a) has an inherent absolute moral value
    b) that inherent value is assessed by certain peoples associations.

    In regards to a) I disagree. That is a separate issue, but one that I took up in the Michelle post as well.

    In regards to b) frankly I dont think that you know what inherently means.

    Lastly, I note that no one has raised the issue of if he were to be sexually assaulted, what the courts would do. I found this to the most offensive element of the Michelle discussion.

    #25 did assume however that this tattoo was about power, a line of argument (as factious as the one used in Michelle’s case) might suggest that if this person were every accused of a sexual offensive this would essentially equate a confession.

    Shannon is correct in stating that this is an example of the double standard, in so far as the posters reactions assume that a man who displaying his sexual agency is empowered, whereas when a woman did so she was seen as automatically dis-empowered and degraded.

  9. severed Avatar

    In no way is it fair to call this an equal match to Michelle’s tattoos. If Michelle had only a stomach rocker saying something like “stick it in” or “fuck me rotten” or whatever sexual saying she might choose it instead of an impressively extensive collection it would be closer comparison.

    This guy just has more than the average amount of the commonly accepted pin-up girl and one dubious saying across his stomach. If he had statements about his sexual desires on his genitals, behind, both and pectorals that would be fair.

    As it is… we’re comparing apples and oranges. I’m not condemning nor condoning either. Just putting in my two cents that I feel like the post was couched in such a way as to shame people about their comments in the Michelle forum when it isn’t even in the same league as this man’s “gang bang.”

  10. severed Avatar

    In no way is it fair to call this an equal match to Michelle’s tattoos. If Michelle had only a stomach rocker saying something like “stick it in” or “fuck me rotten” or whatever sexual saying she might choose it instead of an impressively extensive collection it would be closer comparison.

    This guy just has more than the average amount of the commonly accepted pin-up girl and one dubious saying across his stomach. If he had statements about his sexual desires on his genitals, behind, both and pectorals that would be fair.

    As it is… we’re comparing apples and oranges. I’m not condemning nor condoning either. Just putting in my two cents that I feel like the post was couched in such a way as to shame people about their comments in the Michelle forum when it isn’t even in the same league as this man’s “gang bang.”

  11. severed Avatar

    In no way is it fair to call this an equal match to Michelle’s tattoos. If Michelle had only a stomach rocker saying something like “stick it in” or “fuck me rotten” or whatever sexual saying she might choose it instead of an impressively extensive collection it would be closer comparison.

    This guy just has more than the average amount of the commonly accepted pin-up girl and one dubious saying across his stomach. If he had statements about his sexual desires on his genitals, behind, both and pectorals that would be fair.

    As it is… we’re comparing apples and oranges. I’m not condemning nor condoning either. Just putting in my two cents that I feel like the post was couched in such a way as to shame people about their comments in the Michelle forum when it isn’t even in the same league as this man’s “gang bang.”

  12. severed Avatar

    In no way is it fair to call this an equal match to Michelle’s tattoos. If Michelle had only a stomach rocker saying something like “stick it in” or “fuck me rotten” or whatever sexual saying she might choose it instead of an impressively extensive collection it would be closer comparison.

    This guy just has more than the average amount of the commonly accepted pin-up girl and one dubious saying across his stomach. If he had statements about his sexual desires on his genitals, behind, both and pectorals that would be fair.

    As it is… we’re comparing apples and oranges. I’m not condemning nor condoning either. Just putting in my two cents that I feel like the post was couched in such a way as to shame people about their comments in the Michelle forum when it isn’t even in the same league as this man’s “gang bang.”

  13. tsnake Avatar

    I agree, this it nothing like Michelle’s ink.

    This is a stupid tattoo (the text) as a tattoo, IMNSHO, but it doesn’t come close to the depths that hers do.

    If there’s a story behind the purpose for getting it, then I’m sure he’s happy with what he got. But what now, the need for an interview with every chucklehead who gets an outrageous tattoo just so that the peanut gallery will accept it? Nah.

    I promise, if I get something royally gofy as a tattoo and Shannon posts it in more than my IAM page, I’ll make sure to have the story behind it ready for the comment section. 😉

  14. tsnake Avatar

    I agree, this it nothing like Michelle’s ink.

    This is a stupid tattoo (the text) as a tattoo, IMNSHO, but it doesn’t come close to the depths that hers do.

    If there’s a story behind the purpose for getting it, then I’m sure he’s happy with what he got. But what now, the need for an interview with every chucklehead who gets an outrageous tattoo just so that the peanut gallery will accept it? Nah.

    I promise, if I get something royally gofy as a tattoo and Shannon posts it in more than my IAM page, I’ll make sure to have the story behind it ready for the comment section. 😉

  15. tsnake Avatar

    I agree, this it nothing like Michelle’s ink.

    This is a stupid tattoo (the text) as a tattoo, IMNSHO, but it doesn’t come close to the depths that hers do.

    If there’s a story behind the purpose for getting it, then I’m sure he’s happy with what he got. But what now, the need for an interview with every chucklehead who gets an outrageous tattoo just so that the peanut gallery will accept it? Nah.

    I promise, if I get something royally gofy as a tattoo and Shannon posts it in more than my IAM page, I’ll make sure to have the story behind it ready for the comment section. 😉

  16. tsnake Avatar

    I agree, this it nothing like Michelle’s ink.

    This is a stupid tattoo (the text) as a tattoo, IMNSHO, but it doesn’t come close to the depths that hers do.

    If there’s a story behind the purpose for getting it, then I’m sure he’s happy with what he got. But what now, the need for an interview with every chucklehead who gets an outrageous tattoo just so that the peanut gallery will accept it? Nah.

    I promise, if I get something royally gofy as a tattoo and Shannon posts it in more than my IAM page, I’ll make sure to have the story behind it ready for the comment section. 😉

  17. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Rsco: I agree that the sexual assault part of the comments to Michelles photos were offensive. HOWEVER, despite rape-shield laws, the character of the person assaulted often comes into play, either with prosecutors that decline to prosecute because they don’t like the victims background, or through some legal back-door. While it shouldn’t matter what someone looks like, or what they do in their private life, it still often ends up getting dragged into court.
    I don’t think this victi-, er, tattoo collector is likely to have that problem anyways; males are much less likely to be sexually assaulted than females. Now, if he was called into court and accused of raping someone, I’ll betcha it sure as hell would affect the outcome.

    Regardless, it’s still his skin and not mine.

  18. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Rsco: I agree that the sexual assault part of the comments to Michelles photos were offensive. HOWEVER, despite rape-shield laws, the character of the person assaulted often comes into play, either with prosecutors that decline to prosecute because they don’t like the victims background, or through some legal back-door. While it shouldn’t matter what someone looks like, or what they do in their private life, it still often ends up getting dragged into court.
    I don’t think this victi-, er, tattoo collector is likely to have that problem anyways; males are much less likely to be sexually assaulted than females. Now, if he was called into court and accused of raping someone, I’ll betcha it sure as hell would affect the outcome.

    Regardless, it’s still his skin and not mine.

  19. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Rsco: I agree that the sexual assault part of the comments to Michelles photos were offensive. HOWEVER, despite rape-shield laws, the character of the person assaulted often comes into play, either with prosecutors that decline to prosecute because they don’t like the victims background, or through some legal back-door. While it shouldn’t matter what someone looks like, or what they do in their private life, it still often ends up getting dragged into court.
    I don’t think this victi-, er, tattoo collector is likely to have that problem anyways; males are much less likely to be sexually assaulted than females. Now, if he was called into court and accused of raping someone, I’ll betcha it sure as hell would affect the outcome.

    Regardless, it’s still his skin and not mine.

  20. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Rsco: I agree that the sexual assault part of the comments to Michelles photos were offensive. HOWEVER, despite rape-shield laws, the character of the person assaulted often comes into play, either with prosecutors that decline to prosecute because they don’t like the victims background, or through some legal back-door. While it shouldn’t matter what someone looks like, or what they do in their private life, it still often ends up getting dragged into court.
    I don’t think this victi-, er, tattoo collector is likely to have that problem anyways; males are much less likely to be sexually assaulted than females. Now, if he was called into court and accused of raping someone, I’ll betcha it sure as hell would affect the outcome.

    Regardless, it’s still his skin and not mine.

  21. whitney Avatar
    whitney

    I want to be gang banged!

  22. whitney Avatar
    whitney

    I want to be gang banged!

  23. whitney Avatar
    whitney

    I want to be gang banged!

  24. whitney Avatar
    whitney

    I want to be gang banged!

  25. AXU Avatar
    AXU

    meh..

    Those are some clean, clean letters..

  26. AXU Avatar
    AXU

    meh..

    Those are some clean, clean letters..

  27. AXU Avatar
    AXU

    meh..

    Those are some clean, clean letters..

  28. AXU Avatar
    AXU

    meh..

    Those are some clean, clean letters..

  29. D-BO Avatar

    PIN UP GIRLS ASIDE, IS IT POSSIBLE THE GUY IS POSSIBLY A GANG MEMBER. THE WORDS GANG BANG ARENT NECESSACARILY(SP?) A SEXUAL THING.

  30. D-BO Avatar

    PIN UP GIRLS ASIDE, IS IT POSSIBLE THE GUY IS POSSIBLY A GANG MEMBER. THE WORDS GANG BANG ARENT NECESSACARILY(SP?) A SEXUAL THING.

  31. D-BO Avatar

    PIN UP GIRLS ASIDE, IS IT POSSIBLE THE GUY IS POSSIBLY A GANG MEMBER. THE WORDS GANG BANG ARENT NECESSACARILY(SP?) A SEXUAL THING.

  32. D-BO Avatar

    PIN UP GIRLS ASIDE, IS IT POSSIBLE THE GUY IS POSSIBLY A GANG MEMBER. THE WORDS GANG BANG ARENT NECESSACARILY(SP?) A SEXUAL THING.

  33. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    “Gang Bang” implies rape most of the time. I know girls who have gotten “Gang Banged”. Well, she didn’t call it that, but the guys did. What’s even worse is the fact that I know a man who paricipated an a (different) “gang bang”. He was laughing as he told us how the girl had to be rushed to the ER and ended up getting 21 stitches in her torn vagina.

  34. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    “Gang Bang” implies rape most of the time. I know girls who have gotten “Gang Banged”. Well, she didn’t call it that, but the guys did. What’s even worse is the fact that I know a man who paricipated an a (different) “gang bang”. He was laughing as he told us how the girl had to be rushed to the ER and ended up getting 21 stitches in her torn vagina.

  35. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    “Gang Bang” implies rape most of the time. I know girls who have gotten “Gang Banged”. Well, she didn’t call it that, but the guys did. What’s even worse is the fact that I know a man who paricipated an a (different) “gang bang”. He was laughing as he told us how the girl had to be rushed to the ER and ended up getting 21 stitches in her torn vagina.

  36. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    “Gang Bang” implies rape most of the time. I know girls who have gotten “Gang Banged”. Well, she didn’t call it that, but the guys did. What’s even worse is the fact that I know a man who paricipated an a (different) “gang bang”. He was laughing as he told us how the girl had to be rushed to the ER and ended up getting 21 stitches in her torn vagina.

  37. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    hahaaa i think this tattoo is hilarious!!!

  38. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    hahaaa i think this tattoo is hilarious!!!

  39. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    hahaaa i think this tattoo is hilarious!!!

  40. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    hahaaa i think this tattoo is hilarious!!!

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