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.

An Enlightened Body Modification

Vampire McMuffin (hilarious username by the way) had this nice third eye piercing (a dermal anchor) done by John Rowan at Rendezvous Tattoo and Body Piercing in Blacksburg, Virginia. If you’re interested in learning more, he’s written two articles about it: Prying Open My Third Eye and Part Two which are both good introductions if you’re interested in trying out this type of modification.

Comments

28 responses to “An Enlightened Body Modification”

  1. A Avatar
    A

    Love this, it suits his face so well.

  2. A Avatar
    A

    Love this, it suits his face so well.

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    A

    sidenote:
    Shannon, how’s your eye looking these days?

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    A

    sidenote:
    Shannon, how’s your eye looking these days?

  5. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I agree, this piercing looks great on him.

    My eye is doing alright. I think I irritated it a couple days ago and the hematoma was a bit sore but it’s better and better every day. I definitely want to do more…

  6. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I agree, this piercing looks great on him.

    My eye is doing alright. I think I irritated it a couple days ago and the hematoma was a bit sore but it’s better and better every day. I definitely want to do more…

  7. haha Avatar

    at first it looked off center
    but i think thats because the glasses are crooked
    awesome picture though 😉

  8. haha Avatar

    at first it looked off center
    but i think thats because the glasses are crooked
    awesome picture though 😉

  9. Itai Avatar
    Itai

    I don’t know about the dermal anchor, looks ok.
    But dude, this is the coolest looking guy i have seen in ages.

  10. Itai Avatar
    Itai

    I don’t know about the dermal anchor, looks ok.
    But dude, this is the coolest looking guy i have seen in ages.

  11. rebecca Avatar

    ^^ I agree. I want to be his friend in RL

  12. rebecca Avatar

    ^^ I agree. I want to be his friend in RL

  13. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    awesome beard

  14. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    awesome beard

  15. wallyworld8 Avatar
    wallyworld8

    i didn’t know harry knowles was into mods

  16. wallyworld8 Avatar
    wallyworld8

    i didn’t know harry knowles was into mods

  17. amandagee Avatar

    that beard is outa contol, love it.

  18. amandagee Avatar

    that beard is outa contol, love it.

  19. Carli Avatar

    Am I the only one who wants to give this guy a hug?

  20. Carli Avatar

    Am I the only one who wants to give this guy a hug?

  21. Breeish Avatar
    Breeish

    Awww hes so cute!!! Not sure about that third eye thing, but if he likes it I guess its good XD

  22. Breeish Avatar
    Breeish

    Awww hes so cute!!! Not sure about that third eye thing, but if he likes it I guess its good XD

  23. w!ngnut Avatar
    w!ngnut

    You should have asked your piercer to at least get it in the middle of your forehead. Fuckin cross-eyed blind ass douche.

  24. w!ngnut Avatar
    w!ngnut

    You should have asked your piercer to at least get it in the middle of your forehead. Fuckin cross-eyed blind ass douche.

  25. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    You should have asked your piercer to at least get it in the middle of your forehead. Fuckin cross-eyed blind ass douche.

    posted by: w!ngnut on November 24th, 2007 at 11:34 am

    Maybe thats where he is at this point in time …

  26. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    You should have asked your piercer to at least get it in the middle of your forehead. Fuckin cross-eyed blind ass douche.

    posted by: w!ngnut on November 24th, 2007 at 11:34 am

    Maybe thats where he is at this point in time …

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