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.

“I’m not sick, honest”

After the break you can see another photo of Gnomoweb‘s striking facial tattoos, but more interestingly, there’s also a relatively “before” photo that’s strikingly “innocent” looking. See, this is what happens when you don’t take your pills… Moral of the story? Don’t take your pills!

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Comments

116 responses to ““I’m not sick, honest””

  1. Benj Avatar
    Benj

    I’m not really a fan of stretched lip piercings but you should be able to do what you want with your body.
    I really like the helix orbital and the facial star tattoos though, also I quite like his finger tattoo’s.

    Benj.

  2. SSSasky Avatar

    Ooops. My mistake. I misunderstood the way the moderation system works here. Sorry for that. I’m pretty sure I still agree with the rest of my post though…

  3. [QUEEN] Avatar

    yea I have to agree the post here compared to some modblog comments was pretty usual of late but taking it into IAM is a different matter and as others have said this is shannons site his choice. Also he recognizes and is able toi say his own response was poorly worded, thats always something in my book.

    As for the mods in this post I love the variation of the pre and post photos. I still think the lip plate looks uncomfortable but like my multitude of piercings I guess you grow with them 🙂

  4. AlmostHuman Avatar
    AlmostHuman

    Ive noticed that shannons been acting more like a bitch sence hes been back……. this is a blog right? If a person cant take critique then maybe they shouldnt post the pic. This is still the internet, freedom of speech applies. so get the fuck over yourself.

  5. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    where as i think it is a blog- and if you want the luxury of reading it you should pretty well be able to swallow the moderators decisions.

    freedom of speech should apply to one’s opinion on how someone speaks to others as well.

  6. Joshmeshuggah Avatar

    I like how it looks.
    he seems like a great guy.

  7. Comic Book Guy Avatar
    Comic Book Guy

    “worst string of comments EVER”

  8. jumpdowngoboom Avatar
    jumpdowngoboom

    @AlmostHuman

    Wouldn’t you be a little sore if your entire life and livelihood were thrown to the wind, only to fight to regain control over what is rightfully yours and to set things right only to have people spread their shit on it? Internet anonymity really irritates me, it makes people feel they are entitled to spreading their purile and pointless opinions wherever they can solely because of their so-called freedom of speech. Shannon runs the blog, he funds the blog, he maintains the blog, he is entitled to do whatever he feels is best for the blog as a whole. If he doesn’t like people coming on solely to insult others and to stir shit up, he’s completely %100 within his right to do what he feels is necessary. So in closing, get the fuck over YOURSELF.

  9. xKORYx Avatar
    xKORYx

    if he digs it, then right on. im 100% for people doing what they want with their lives

  10. zombie z Avatar

    Yeah technically “freedom of speech” doesn’t apply in this context since blogs are a private space…

  11. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    Im wondering whats with the prescription drugs none of em look recreational to me.

  12. stef Avatar
    stef

    this is the most interesting thread i’ve ever read on here.

  13. Titus77 Avatar
    Titus77

    I just perused the last several days worth of comments. While I have not always agreed with Shannon on some things, he’s a bad-ass stand-up dude and a true internet pioneer who has created a safe where place thousands of people from all over the world can feel accepted because of who they are (and it goes way beyond body modification). Anyone coming in here and hating on him (or anyone) is barking up the wrong tree.

  14. Hen Avatar
    Hen

    Personally not into face mods although i must admit i do like on others, if your not into something yourself is it right to be negative for what someone else is into, I see it as yeah its not for me but each to their own and apreciate people for the diffrent take on the modding scene which makes and keeps it a very diverse yet close community

  15. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    That’s funny I have an easter basket full of my medications. 🙂

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