I get the impression that Norway may be a more liberal culture than we have here in Christianized North America… Silje did this suspension with the help of Tobben in Oslo — the funny thing is that the family on the tire politely asked them if it was alright if they used the swing as well. Ah, to live in a free and friendly country (alright, Canada’s pretty nice, but I don’t think I could get away with this at the park down the street)…
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138 responses to “Suspending at a playground”
Thats so awesome.. Well I’ve always wanted to go to norway, now I just have another reason..
Thats so awesome.. Well I’ve always wanted to go to norway, now I just have another reason..
Love it…that liberal acceptance would be so amazing. Great picture as well.
Love it…that liberal acceptance would be so amazing. Great picture as well.
i wonder if the kids were like ‘mommy, i wanna do that!’
i wonder if the kids were like ‘mommy, i wanna do that!’
It’s lovely that it’s accepted, and I see why it’s been posted.
I really really hate to sound like an old woman here… but I don’t think that the park was the right place to do that.
Suspension is beautiful when done in the right setting, but it’s pretty obvious children are going to be in the park… it’s their place. It may be frightening and confusing for them to see people hanging from hooks (plus the blood). Suspension isn’t for everyone, it’s not a traditional family thing. We don’t like it when the non modified force their opinions on us, so we shouldn’t go doing things in places which will more than likely get a negative reaction… which then might increase the alienation we can sometimes feel.
As I said, it is wonderful that it is accepted there, but it’s generally not accepted by wider society. It’s a shame, but true.
It’s lovely that it’s accepted, and I see why it’s been posted.
I really really hate to sound like an old woman here… but I don’t think that the park was the right place to do that.
Suspension is beautiful when done in the right setting, but it’s pretty obvious children are going to be in the park… it’s their place. It may be frightening and confusing for them to see people hanging from hooks (plus the blood). Suspension isn’t for everyone, it’s not a traditional family thing. We don’t like it when the non modified force their opinions on us, so we shouldn’t go doing things in places which will more than likely get a negative reaction… which then might increase the alienation we can sometimes feel.
As I said, it is wonderful that it is accepted there, but it’s generally not accepted by wider society. It’s a shame, but true.
I need to go back to Oslo.
I need to go back to Oslo.
Completely agree with #4.
Completely agree with #4.
Yeah, I’m moving to Scandinavia as soon as humanly possible.
Did you know that 2-year-old children prefer a food/toy when it’s recognizably branded to when it’s not? That suggests there are some more important things to protect young minds from than a bit of blood…
Yeah, I’m moving to Scandinavia as soon as humanly possible.
Did you know that 2-year-old children prefer a food/toy when it’s recognizably branded to when it’s not? That suggests there are some more important things to protect young minds from than a bit of blood…
#7 In parks, children can be any age. Yes, babies may not understand or relate to what exactly is going on… but 5, 6, 7 year olds and older will certainly be able to recognize that someone’s physically hanging from a hook.
Plus, it’s a little bit more than just “a bit of blood”. My boyfriend’s five year old sister is very very curious about my 18mm lobes, which I think is a good thing… but I’m not too sure how she’d react to full on suspension.
#7 In parks, children can be any age. Yes, babies may not understand or relate to what exactly is going on… but 5, 6, 7 year olds and older will certainly be able to recognize that someone’s physically hanging from a hook.
Plus, it’s a little bit more than just “a bit of blood”. My boyfriend’s five year old sister is very very curious about my 18mm lobes, which I think is a good thing… but I’m not too sure how she’d react to full on suspension.
this is one of my favorite modblog pictures of all time
this is one of my favorite modblog pictures of all time
I love it.
I love it.
Well, in some cultures, children -have- to go experience things like this on thier own body. And it has been like that for centuries … It all depends on the culture and who’s looking at it.
What’s normal to some may seem aweful to others.
However, I see your point. Suspension is not widely accepted. But perhaps it ought to be.
Well, in some cultures, children -have- to go experience things like this on thier own body. And it has been like that for centuries … It all depends on the culture and who’s looking at it.
What’s normal to some may seem aweful to others.
However, I see your point. Suspension is not widely accepted. But perhaps it ought to be.
Even if they do ask questions, what would be the harm in explaining it to them? Its not like they are going to go home and try it them self.
Even if they do ask questions, what would be the harm in explaining it to them? Its not like they are going to go home and try it them self.
I think kids need to be informed of all the possibilities in life.
I think kids need to be informed of all the possibilities in life.
Lares, you’re completely right… some cultures expose their children to piercing and tattooing as part of everyday life. However, suspension (from what I recall) is not really status quo in Norway. Heh.
Anyway, I do think it is a wonderful picture nonetheless, and wish society could find a way to be more accepting of this type of thing. Sadly, I don’t see the day in the near future.
Lares, you’re completely right… some cultures expose their children to piercing and tattooing as part of everyday life. However, suspension (from what I recall) is not really status quo in Norway. Heh.
Anyway, I do think it is a wonderful picture nonetheless, and wish society could find a way to be more accepting of this type of thing. Sadly, I don’t see the day in the near future.
In all seriousness, do those kids look bothered, at all?
In all seriousness, do those kids look bothered, at all?
I´d like to hear what the other people in the picture thinks about the supsension. Other than that, nice picture showing that society maybe can be more acceptive towards the bodymod culture.
But suspensions… I find them scary and will never attempt them.
I´d like to hear what the other people in the picture thinks about the supsension. Other than that, nice picture showing that society maybe can be more acceptive towards the bodymod culture.
But suspensions… I find them scary and will never attempt them.
i think this is amazing. if people did that at my park i would be there everyday. (and maybe even join in!) the setting looks so beautiful. i can understand everyones thoughts about the kids being disturbed but it seems like kids now are exposed to a lot of things that they probably shouldn’t be at such a young age. i like lesperances comment. the kids don’t even seem to care. i think the adults were more interested than the children. XD
i think this is amazing. if people did that at my park i would be there everyday. (and maybe even join in!) the setting looks so beautiful. i can understand everyones thoughts about the kids being disturbed but it seems like kids now are exposed to a lot of things that they probably shouldn’t be at such a young age. i like lesperances comment. the kids don’t even seem to care. i think the adults were more interested than the children. XD
#17 To be fair, I can see only one kid in the background of the photo… I don’t think they have to be visibly gawping with horror to show that they’re a little confused by it.
I think there’s a time and place to explain things like this to kids [if their parents so wish to] without the shock of stumbling across it in the park one day 🙂
#17 To be fair, I can see only one kid in the background of the photo… I don’t think they have to be visibly gawping with horror to show that they’re a little confused by it.
I think there’s a time and place to explain things like this to kids [if their parents so wish to] without the shock of stumbling across it in the park one day 🙂
Kids relate to suspensions out of their natural curiosity and there’s no harm in them seeing them. Kids are open to new impressions, it’s adults who have prejudice. Give them honest replies when they ask and there’s no harm to it. If we keep suspensions underground it will be an underground activity. I don’t think it should be. Seeing how many responds positively to suspensions I’m all for making it accessable to the general public by displayng suspensions in the open.
Kids relate to suspensions out of their natural curiosity and there’s no harm in them seeing them. Kids are open to new impressions, it’s adults who have prejudice. Give them honest replies when they ask and there’s no harm to it. If we keep suspensions underground it will be an underground activity. I don’t think it should be. Seeing how many responds positively to suspensions I’m all for making it accessable to the general public by displayng suspensions in the open.
#18 we all stumble across all kinds of situations all the time. it’s called life.
#18 we all stumble across all kinds of situations all the time. it’s called life.
True, but not all of them involve hooks and skin. You’ve been exposed to suspensions, as have I. I wouldn’t expect anyone who hasn’t been, to be immediately comfortable when confronted by one.
True, but not all of them involve hooks and skin. You’ve been exposed to suspensions, as have I. I wouldn’t expect anyone who hasn’t been, to be immediately comfortable when confronted by one.
It’s a awesome picture. I love it.
Bodymodification like piercings or tattoos are accepted in scandinavian but scarefication,supsension and other unusual sub-culture ain’t so accepted. People just dislike it.
But all the people doesn’t dislike it.
Such as me, I love it.
And again, the picture is damn hot.
It’s a awesome picture. I love it.
Bodymodification like piercings or tattoos are accepted in scandinavian but scarefication,supsension and other unusual sub-culture ain’t so accepted. People just dislike it.
But all the people doesn’t dislike it.
Such as me, I love it.
And again, the picture is damn hot.
It is great to show to kids IT exists:)
hehe.
Lovely picture, yeah fuckin cool.
It is great to show to kids IT exists:)
hehe.
Lovely picture, yeah fuckin cool.
i also agree with #4
i also agree with #4
“True, but not all of them involve hooks and skin. You’ve been exposed to suspensions, as have I. I wouldn’t expect anyone who hasn’t been, to be immediately comfortable when confronted by one.”
That’s very true, not all involve hooks and skin. Some things that kids see EVERY DAY at home is 10,000 times worse than a suspension. The kids would be confused, I’m sure. But if we avoided confusing kids, no one would learn anything. If they’re confused about it, or interested in it, then explain it to them, answer their questions openly and honestly. You’d be amazed how wonderfully unprejudiced and open-minded children can be. I have old scars from cutting, and the 6 year old child of one of my friends told me she was glad that I didn’t do that anymore, because it was a bad habit, and it was dangerous. She then told me that two of her friends cut themselves. Kids HER AGE. Believe me, suspension is a much more positive thing than most things that confuse or intrigue kids these days. And much less destructive.
“We don’t like it when the non modified force their opinions on us, so we shouldn’t go doing things in places which will more than likely get a negative reaction… which then might increase the alienation we can sometimes feel.”
A negative reaction is a lot less alienating than constantly hiding because it might make other people mad or upset. Again, if we avoided doing everything we thought might confuse people, or make them nervous, or even make them angry, NOTHING WOULD EVER GET DONE. And simply doing a suspension where people can see it is in no way trying to force anyone’s opinion on anyone else. They’re not going around the park asking parents if they’d like their kids to come suspend too, they’re not holding a protest saying that everyone should try it, they’re just enjoying themselves on a beautiful day in the way they see fit. We shouldn’t let other people’s prejudices and fears rule how we live our life, not even when we’re in a park.
“True, but not all of them involve hooks and skin. You’ve been exposed to suspensions, as have I. I wouldn’t expect anyone who hasn’t been, to be immediately comfortable when confronted by one.”
That’s very true, not all involve hooks and skin. Some things that kids see EVERY DAY at home is 10,000 times worse than a suspension. The kids would be confused, I’m sure. But if we avoided confusing kids, no one would learn anything. If they’re confused about it, or interested in it, then explain it to them, answer their questions openly and honestly. You’d be amazed how wonderfully unprejudiced and open-minded children can be. I have old scars from cutting, and the 6 year old child of one of my friends told me she was glad that I didn’t do that anymore, because it was a bad habit, and it was dangerous. She then told me that two of her friends cut themselves. Kids HER AGE. Believe me, suspension is a much more positive thing than most things that confuse or intrigue kids these days. And much less destructive.
“We don’t like it when the non modified force their opinions on us, so we shouldn’t go doing things in places which will more than likely get a negative reaction… which then might increase the alienation we can sometimes feel.”
A negative reaction is a lot less alienating than constantly hiding because it might make other people mad or upset. Again, if we avoided doing everything we thought might confuse people, or make them nervous, or even make them angry, NOTHING WOULD EVER GET DONE. And simply doing a suspension where people can see it is in no way trying to force anyone’s opinion on anyone else. They’re not going around the park asking parents if they’d like their kids to come suspend too, they’re not holding a protest saying that everyone should try it, they’re just enjoying themselves on a beautiful day in the way they see fit. We shouldn’t let other people’s prejudices and fears rule how we live our life, not even when we’re in a park.