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.

Vermicious Sid

Ok, maybe he’s not vermicious, but he’s definitely piercing something worm-like.

(The dialogue is just brilliant!)

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“Another fun day at Sid’s Silver Anchor shop – this time focused on piercing. I have this marked as 1981, but the date could be a bit off. This series of clips features the infamous “Big Ed” Fenster, who later went on to use the Silver Anchor name for his upstart body jewelry company. As always, I hope you enjoy these glimpses into our history.

There’ll be more coming soon! – Shawn Porter/SPCOnline”

Comments

136 responses to “Vermicious Sid”

  1. Derek Avatar

    Great stuff, Shawn. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Derek Avatar

    Great stuff, Shawn. Thanks for sharing.

  3. Steve Avatar

    definitely brilliant!

    “Shit, i could’ve done 10 piercings by now.”

    I love it! Thanks guys!

  4. Steve Avatar

    definitely brilliant!

    “Shit, i could’ve done 10 piercings by now.”

    I love it! Thanks guys!

  5. Steve Avatar

    definitely brilliant!

    “Shit, i could’ve done 10 piercings by now.”

    I love it! Thanks guys!

  6. Steve Avatar

    definitely brilliant!

    “Shit, i could’ve done 10 piercings by now.”

    I love it! Thanks guys!

  7. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    During the piercing all i could think of was Uncle Arthur from bewitched haha

    who i loved to death by the way, i hope it was him doing the piercing haha

  8. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    During the piercing all i could think of was Uncle Arthur from bewitched haha

    who i loved to death by the way, i hope it was him doing the piercing haha

  9. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    During the piercing all i could think of was Uncle Arthur from bewitched haha

    who i loved to death by the way, i hope it was him doing the piercing haha

  10. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    During the piercing all i could think of was Uncle Arthur from bewitched haha

    who i loved to death by the way, i hope it was him doing the piercing haha

  11. Dann Avatar

    shawn, you’re amazing.

  12. Dann Avatar

    shawn, you’re amazing.

  13. Dann Avatar

    shawn, you’re amazing.

  14. Dann Avatar

    shawn, you’re amazing.

  15. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    haha, fucking amazing. this is a god damned american classic.

  16. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    haha, fucking amazing. this is a god damned american classic.

  17. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    haha, fucking amazing. this is a god damned american classic.

  18. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    haha, fucking amazing. this is a god damned american classic.

  19. extremehard Avatar

    Warum ohne Handschuh und mit schmutzigen Fingernäageln?
    Why without glove and with dirty fingernails?

  20. extremehard Avatar

    Warum ohne Handschuh und mit schmutzigen Fingernäageln?
    Why without glove and with dirty fingernails?

  21. extremehard Avatar

    Warum ohne Handschuh und mit schmutzigen Fingernäageln?
    Why without glove and with dirty fingernails?

  22. extremehard Avatar

    Warum ohne Handschuh und mit schmutzigen Fingernäageln?
    Why without glove and with dirty fingernails?

  23. shawnporter Avatar

    In the “Miami Inked” generation, I’m sure a lot of this seems strange. But when my brother and I were coming up in the modification world, this was very common. Most of the time we’d go to Jack Yount’s place, there would just be naked folk wandering around. They’d say hello and go back to the pool… you just took it as it came. And the banter… dear lord could we get into some banter…. viva History!

  24. shawnporter Avatar

    In the “Miami Inked” generation, I’m sure a lot of this seems strange. But when my brother and I were coming up in the modification world, this was very common. Most of the time we’d go to Jack Yount’s place, there would just be naked folk wandering around. They’d say hello and go back to the pool… you just took it as it came. And the banter… dear lord could we get into some banter…. viva History!

  25. shawnporter Avatar

    In the “Miami Inked” generation, I’m sure a lot of this seems strange. But when my brother and I were coming up in the modification world, this was very common. Most of the time we’d go to Jack Yount’s place, there would just be naked folk wandering around. They’d say hello and go back to the pool… you just took it as it came. And the banter… dear lord could we get into some banter…. viva History!

  26. shawnporter Avatar

    In the “Miami Inked” generation, I’m sure a lot of this seems strange. But when my brother and I were coming up in the modification world, this was very common. Most of the time we’d go to Jack Yount’s place, there would just be naked folk wandering around. They’d say hello and go back to the pool… you just took it as it came. And the banter… dear lord could we get into some banter…. viva History!

  27. Peach Pumpkins Avatar
    Peach Pumpkins

    Terrific video! I was smiling the whole time. His penis looked so sad after the jewelry was put in, though. I don’t think it was happy with all the fussing.

  28. Peach Pumpkins Avatar
    Peach Pumpkins

    Terrific video! I was smiling the whole time. His penis looked so sad after the jewelry was put in, though. I don’t think it was happy with all the fussing.

  29. Peach Pumpkins Avatar
    Peach Pumpkins

    Terrific video! I was smiling the whole time. His penis looked so sad after the jewelry was put in, though. I don’t think it was happy with all the fussing.

  30. Peach Pumpkins Avatar
    Peach Pumpkins

    Terrific video! I was smiling the whole time. His penis looked so sad after the jewelry was put in, though. I don’t think it was happy with all the fussing.

  31. Anthony Avatar

    everyones so relaxed and nice. looks like it was a great time

  32. Anthony Avatar

    everyones so relaxed and nice. looks like it was a great time

  33. Anthony Avatar

    everyones so relaxed and nice. looks like it was a great time

  34. Anthony Avatar

    everyones so relaxed and nice. looks like it was a great time

  35. nature223 Avatar

    dont know what’s funnier..the bitching crowd of gay guys poking holes in each other or that backround music…either way…man,I found that funny as shit to watch

  36. nature223 Avatar

    dont know what’s funnier..the bitching crowd of gay guys poking holes in each other or that backround music…either way…man,I found that funny as shit to watch

  37. nature223 Avatar

    dont know what’s funnier..the bitching crowd of gay guys poking holes in each other or that backround music…either way…man,I found that funny as shit to watch

  38. nature223 Avatar

    dont know what’s funnier..the bitching crowd of gay guys poking holes in each other or that backround music…either way…man,I found that funny as shit to watch

  39. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Yay!!!))) This video is really fun and cool! Without gloves, without antisept, (!!!) naked!!! Damn… it is rough, but it is history now. And dialogues… Hahahha! Fun all the way!))) I want more!)))

  40. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Yay!!!))) This video is really fun and cool! Without gloves, without antisept, (!!!) naked!!! Damn… it is rough, but it is history now. And dialogues… Hahahha! Fun all the way!))) I want more!)))

  41. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Yay!!!))) This video is really fun and cool! Without gloves, without antisept, (!!!) naked!!! Damn… it is rough, but it is history now. And dialogues… Hahahha! Fun all the way!))) I want more!)))

  42. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Yay!!!))) This video is really fun and cool! Without gloves, without antisept, (!!!) naked!!! Damn… it is rough, but it is history now. And dialogues… Hahahha! Fun all the way!))) I want more!)))

  43. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Really fun video!))) Dialogues just cool! but, some things are not cool. Working without gloves, naked, without antiseptics… but it is history… Looking forward for more videos.

  44. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Really fun video!))) Dialogues just cool! but, some things are not cool. Working without gloves, naked, without antiseptics… but it is history… Looking forward for more videos.

  45. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Really fun video!))) Dialogues just cool! but, some things are not cool. Working without gloves, naked, without antiseptics… but it is history… Looking forward for more videos.

  46. Peter "goldust" Avatar

    Really fun video!))) Dialogues just cool! but, some things are not cool. Working without gloves, naked, without antiseptics… but it is history… Looking forward for more videos.

  47. Aiglos Avatar

    I love how they are all obviously close enough to joke around and call eachother’s names and such.

    Also, I love how he modified the needle to give himself a handle that unscrewed. Also nudity = win.

  48. Aiglos Avatar

    I love how they are all obviously close enough to joke around and call eachother’s names and such.

    Also, I love how he modified the needle to give himself a handle that unscrewed. Also nudity = win.

  49. Aiglos Avatar

    I love how they are all obviously close enough to joke around and call eachother’s names and such.

    Also, I love how he modified the needle to give himself a handle that unscrewed. Also nudity = win.

  50. Aiglos Avatar

    I love how they are all obviously close enough to joke around and call eachother’s names and such.

    Also, I love how he modified the needle to give himself a handle that unscrewed. Also nudity = win.

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