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.

Your Tongue Will Balloon!

Well, my tongue ballooned after it was split the second time.. Ed, however, got a free balloon after his. Lucky bugger!

Please ModBlog this. I was so so good I got a nice balloon. I named him Thomas.

Comments

14 responses to “Your Tongue Will Balloon!”

  1. soup Avatar

    hahaha rad.

  2. cirrin Avatar
    cirrin

    He is too cute!

  3. Frank Davenport Avatar
    Frank Davenport

    He looks m.r.

  4. Melody Avatar

    hahaha that is adorable!

  5. b4youreyes Avatar

    roo- something shannon mentioned he might start doing was to ask what the people featured do for a living, any chance we can get you to do the same?

  6. Cardboardfrog Avatar

    hehe, love heart of hitler tache?

  7. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    Dear Ed:
    That is a glove.

  8. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Jaimes – But it becomes a balloon when you fill it with air, just like anything.

    You’re a balloon.

  9. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    awww he’s looks like he’s been through a lot of pain! he deserves a balloon.

  10. ckhd joe Avatar
    ckhd joe

    Eden (not Ed) got on modblog, rad haha, and for b4youreyes- eden’s a chef.

  11. b4youreyes Avatar

    thank you ckhd joe, it’s always interesting to see what professions allow body mods.

  12. katia Avatar
    katia

    cutest balloon ever! love this pic

  13. Eden Avatar

    b.t.w, tongue split by lunacobra.net

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