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.

“Someone close to my heart”

Cuntcumber‘s hilarious (and perfectly done) self-portrait tattoo is by Matt Lukesh at Seppuku Tattoo in Savannah, Georgia. Way too funny!

Comments

72 responses to ““Someone close to my heart””

  1. starspring Avatar

    Self-portrait? did he tattoo it himself?

  2. starspring Avatar

    Self-portrait? did he tattoo it himself?

  3. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    That’s too awesome.

  4. TeeCee Avatar
    TeeCee

    That’s too awesome.

  5. mike Avatar
    mike

    it’s probaly the second largest self-portrait tattoo after steve-o.

  6. mike Avatar
    mike

    it’s probaly the second largest self-portrait tattoo after steve-o.

  7. Yuli Avatar
    Yuli

    Interesting to see a similar picture to this when he gets older.

  8. Yuli Avatar
    Yuli

    Interesting to see a similar picture to this when he gets older.

  9. manini Avatar

    Pure awesomeness.

    For real doh.

  10. manini Avatar

    Pure awesomeness.

    For real doh.

  11. derkaiser Avatar

    body hair. ew.

  12. derkaiser Avatar

    body hair. ew.

  13. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    His armpit hair! ohgod.

  14. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    His armpit hair! ohgod.

  15. mela Avatar
    mela

    its no bodyhair..its “Arbacia lixula” 😉

  16. mela Avatar
    mela

    its no bodyhair..its “Arbacia lixula” 😉

  17. Caroline June Avatar

    I was wondering why this hadn’t been on modblog yet, haha. Very nice.

  18. Caroline June Avatar

    I was wondering why this hadn’t been on modblog yet, haha. Very nice.

  19. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic! As long as the armpit hair doesn’t reach out and cover it. 😉

  20. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic! As long as the armpit hair doesn’t reach out and cover it. 😉

  21. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    That’s actually pretty damned hilarious. I agree with Yuli on that one.

  22. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    That’s actually pretty damned hilarious. I agree with Yuli on that one.

  23. dandelion Avatar

    haaahahaha. amazing.

  24. dandelion Avatar

    haaahahaha. amazing.

  25. Dith Avatar
    Dith

    …his eyebrows are the opposite. i wonder if he can raise his eyebrows the other way or if the tattoo was reversed when put on.

  26. Dith Avatar
    Dith

    …his eyebrows are the opposite. i wonder if he can raise his eyebrows the other way or if the tattoo was reversed when put on.

  27. rebecca Avatar

    aw he is cute!

  28. rebecca Avatar

    aw he is cute!

  29. LD Avatar
    LD

    beautiful human being

  30. LD Avatar
    LD

    beautiful human being

  31. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    ben reed ftw.

  32. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    ben reed ftw.

  33. J-Knuckles Avatar
    J-Knuckles

    Does he have Buckwheat in a head lock?

    Great portrait. Crazy colors!

  34. J-Knuckles Avatar
    J-Knuckles

    Does he have Buckwheat in a head lock?

    Great portrait. Crazy colors!

  35. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    He is seriously adorable.

  36. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    He is seriously adorable.

  37. sheldo Avatar

    love it!! the expression is fabulous!

  38. sheldo Avatar

    love it!! the expression is fabulous!

  39. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cuntcumber is a dude?!

    Awesome tattoo, I burst out laughing when I saw it.

  40. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cuntcumber is a dude?!

    Awesome tattoo, I burst out laughing when I saw it.

  41. Rori Avatar

    i love the color
    black and white portraits can be so boring

  42. Rori Avatar

    i love the color
    black and white portraits can be so boring

  43. Rori Avatar

    black and white portraits can be so boring
    love the color

  44. Rori Avatar

    black and white portraits can be so boring
    love the color

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