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.

Playing Guitar Hero Freebird while hanging from hooks

I am so sad… My housemate Jon just got his own place so his Guitar Hero game has moved down the street… It’s pretty much the only video game I’ve really enjoyed in the last decade, so I totally get this picture from Todd! Don’t tease him though — dude also suspends with rifles.

See also: suspending with a real guitar.

Comments

44 responses to “Playing Guitar Hero Freebird while hanging from hooks”

  1. cameron Avatar

    dude, don’t forget to hit star power.

  2. cameron Avatar

    dude, don’t forget to hit star power.

  3. Mims Avatar

    Guiter Hero is one thing, but let’s see him play God of War II without ripping through his knees in excitement!

  4. Mims Avatar

    Guiter Hero is one thing, but let’s see him play God of War II without ripping through his knees in excitement!

  5. possessed Avatar

    The ink on his leg looks really interesting.

  6. possessed Avatar

    The ink on his leg looks really interesting.

  7. possessed Avatar

    Oh yeah, and Guitar Hero rocks!

  8. possessed Avatar

    Oh yeah, and Guitar Hero rocks!

  9. PiercedPuff Avatar

    Freebird? No way…he’s still hasn’t unlocked that on easy yet. It’s ok though, we both know who the true guitar hero in the relationship is.

  10. PiercedPuff Avatar

    Freebird? No way…he’s still hasn’t unlocked that on easy yet. It’s ok though, we both know who the true guitar hero in the relationship is.

  11. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Thats Hardcore…I mean, Freebird!

  12. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Thats Hardcore…I mean, Freebird!

  13. STLinCA Avatar
    STLinCA

    wow, and upside down!

  14. STLinCA Avatar
    STLinCA

    wow, and upside down!

  15. todd Avatar

    *AHEM*
    id like to thank ROP for making this suspension possible. especially cere, scot, and brian.
    id like to thank the makers of guitar hero.
    id like to thank julie for taking pictures.
    id like to thank myself for being so amazingly awesome.
    id like to thank all the little people.
    and finally id like to thank all of you for not taking this seriously.
    heh

  16. todd Avatar

    *AHEM*
    id like to thank ROP for making this suspension possible. especially cere, scot, and brian.
    id like to thank the makers of guitar hero.
    id like to thank julie for taking pictures.
    id like to thank myself for being so amazingly awesome.
    id like to thank all the little people.
    and finally id like to thank all of you for not taking this seriously.
    heh

  17. Cristina Avatar

    Anyone who plays guitar hero is awesome in my book.

    I say someone should host a BME guitar hero event!!!

  18. Cristina Avatar

    Anyone who plays guitar hero is awesome in my book.

    I say someone should host a BME guitar hero event!!!

  19. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    wicked! now where is the video when we need it!

  20. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    wicked! now where is the video when we need it!

  21. Chilipop Avatar
    Chilipop

    Oh hell yeah, Guitar Hero rocks. That picture just made my day. I wonder how effective it is to play GH upside down?

    Also Shanon, if you like GH, might want to try Dance Dance Revolution. Another one of them rhythm games.

  22. Chilipop Avatar
    Chilipop

    Oh hell yeah, Guitar Hero rocks. That picture just made my day. I wonder how effective it is to play GH upside down?

    Also Shanon, if you like GH, might want to try Dance Dance Revolution. Another one of them rhythm games.

  23. rachel Avatar
    rachel

    that. rules. i wish he was playing thunderhorse

  24. rachel Avatar
    rachel

    that. rules. i wish he was playing thunderhorse

  25. Mess Avatar

    i’m so glad they make guitar hero ambidextrous.

    great picture as well ^_^

  26. Mess Avatar

    i’m so glad they make guitar hero ambidextrous.

    great picture as well ^_^

  27. Petrolboy Avatar
    Petrolboy

    Damn… freebird is hard right-side-up. Skills!

  28. Petrolboy Avatar
    Petrolboy

    Damn… freebird is hard right-side-up. Skills!

  29. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    oh man dude, this is sick.

  30. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    oh man dude, this is sick.

  31. DTM Avatar
    DTM

    thats funny modified oscar was the first to do that , that I know of. and now its taking off…lol

  32. DTM Avatar
    DTM

    thats funny modified oscar was the first to do that , that I know of. and now its taking off…lol

  33. defekter Avatar

    You can rent a silver city theatre room for a night, go there with however many friends, plug any system you want into the big screen, and play away. See, that’s even more awesome because I a have wireless GH controller. We need such a BME event to happen!

  34. defekter Avatar

    You can rent a silver city theatre room for a night, go there with however many friends, plug any system you want into the big screen, and play away. See, that’s even more awesome because I a have wireless GH controller. We need such a BME event to happen!

  35. todd Avatar
    todd

    actually DTM it was the week before oscars suspension. but he actually played guitar hero (im assuming) we just took pics. 🙂

  36. todd Avatar
    todd

    actually DTM it was the week before oscars suspension. but he actually played guitar hero (im assuming) we just took pics. 🙂

  37. Jen Avatar

    The dude you mention suspending with the rifle is IAM: Todrophenia, not the same person!

  38. Jen Avatar

    The dude you mention suspending with the rifle is IAM: Todrophenia, not the same person!

  39. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha you’re right. Well, Todd’s dangerous too.

  40. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Hahaha you’re right. Well, Todd’s dangerous too.

  41. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    Shannon should try Para Para Paradise, less leg movement!

  42. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    Shannon should try Para Para Paradise, less leg movement!

  43. tim turner Avatar
    tim turner

    yo ant you in SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY?!
    well any way that looks mad hard brah!

  44. tim turner Avatar
    tim turner

    yo ant you in SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY?!
    well any way that looks mad hard brah!

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