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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.

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Ratsbane?

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Shannon Larratt

“Hey ratsbane, I declare thee a droning toad-spotted flax-wench!” Oh wait… That was the string generated by the BME submissions system as a key (I use Shakespearean insults instead of hashes or SIDs internally). I would never say that to Heather! Tattoos by Tank in NH.

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13 responses to “Ratsbane?”

  1. VeganZombie Avatar
    VeganZombie

    Shakespearean insults are the best, thou besotted yaudswiver.

  2. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    Wahey christmas day update!!
    interesting way of key generation 🙂
    her tattoo’s are lovely and you cant go wrong with big lobes either

  3. Psychedelic_Max Avatar
    Psychedelic_Max

    WOW! Who is she! I had dreams about a girl like her! GOD!!! Merry christmas guys!

  4. Raevyn Avatar
    Raevyn

    A very pretty picture to see first thing on christmas morning ModBlog!

    Merry XXXmas,Shannon! 🙂

  5. ÈMþRꧧ Avatar
    ÈMþRꧧ

    Pretty Ink, Pretty girl

  6. gato Avatar
    gato

    New England Represent… Maine here… haha… like the ink and the lobes… she kinda resembles my ex… she was also from NH… what an incredibly gorgeous coincidence… lovin’ the lil’ pigtails too… *swoon* whenever she’s ready, i have the ring *wink wink nudge nudge*haha… feliz navidad

  7. Slick Avatar
    Slick

    МилаÑ? крошка!!!!!!
    па нью-Ñ?кулу…..

  8. shining_down Avatar
    shining_down

    woah.

  9. L1ZZARD Avatar
    L1ZZARD

    I like the little green face on her shoulder. 🙂

  10. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    L1ZZARD – Yeah, that was the element of her tattoo that I thought was a nice take on that design.

  11. Rhonda Avatar
    Rhonda

    It’s about time there’s someone from New Hampshire on here! I think she’s super adorable with the pigtales and her tattoos.

  12. CreativeNonFiction Avatar
    CreativeNonFiction

    I love the tattoo, and admire people with stretched lobes. Very beautiful.

  13. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    I bite my thumb at you, sir!

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