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.

Bum and Dad

These are portraits of my mother and father. We have a really weird relationship so my butt was the perfect spot. I know it seems weird, but my mom almost cried, and my dad (the king of no emotion) sent me a text message simply saying “You rock!”

Pretty much the best decision I ever made!

By Ryan Szadyr, Chaos Ephex, Lapeer, MI.

Comments

58 responses to “Bum and Dad”

  1. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Wow…on one hand I think that’s kickass, and on the other hand I know my parents would be weirded out to know that they were on my ass…
    Pretty sweet though!!!

  2. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Wow…on one hand I think that’s kickass, and on the other hand I know my parents would be weirded out to know that they were on my ass…
    Pretty sweet though!!!

  3. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    well… He rocks!!

  4. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    well… He rocks!!

  5. Defuncta Avatar

    “You rock!” Hahahahah! This one really cracked me up, awesome tattoo! Thou’ I don’t think I would be taking the same kind on my butt!

  6. Defuncta Avatar

    “You rock!” Hahahahah! This one really cracked me up, awesome tattoo! Thou’ I don’t think I would be taking the same kind on my butt!

  7. zychu Avatar

    ha great idea 😀

  8. zychu Avatar

    ha great idea 😀

  9. yeppers Avatar
    yeppers

    That is perhaps the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do in my life.

    no wait, the doctor who accidentally removed a man’s penis recently is dumber. But not much.

  10. yeppers Avatar
    yeppers

    That is perhaps the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do in my life.

    no wait, the doctor who accidentally removed a man’s penis recently is dumber. But not much.

  11. Balles Avatar
    Balles

    How is it dumb?
    I think it’s hilarious.

  12. Balles Avatar
    Balles

    How is it dumb?
    I think it’s hilarious.

  13. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This is the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen.

  14. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This is the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen.

  15. CrimShuffle Avatar
    CrimShuffle

    Its a very sweet tattoo. A loving gesture. Nice portraits also

  16. CrimShuffle Avatar
    CrimShuffle

    Its a very sweet tattoo. A loving gesture. Nice portraits also

  17. Sean Dornan Avatar
    Sean Dornan

    awwwwwwwwhe!
    this is cheeky(get it) but sooo cute!
    they must have a really sweet relationship!

    truly brought a smile to my face 🙂

  18. Sean Dornan Avatar
    Sean Dornan

    awwwwwwwwhe!
    this is cheeky(get it) but sooo cute!
    they must have a really sweet relationship!

    truly brought a smile to my face 🙂

  19. Pants Avatar
    Pants

    how darling is that? Those are great tattoos, with no reference picture no way to tell how accurate they are, but they look wonderful! Cute story to go along with it to!

  20. Pants Avatar
    Pants

    how darling is that? Those are great tattoos, with no reference picture no way to tell how accurate they are, but they look wonderful! Cute story to go along with it to!

  21. DuckieVamp Avatar
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  23. stessafallon Avatar

    i love this.
    and apparently, so does my mom =]
    (though she just yelled that i’d better not do this…)

  24. stessafallon Avatar

    i love this.
    and apparently, so does my mom =]
    (though she just yelled that i’d better not do this…)

  25. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    Not only do I love this a ton, but I can also SO appreciate what he means because if I were to get tattoos of my ‘rents, I’d do it on my bum as well! We definitely share a crazy enough relationship for that to be perfect 🙂

  26. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    Not only do I love this a ton, but I can also SO appreciate what he means because if I were to get tattoos of my ‘rents, I’d do it on my bum as well! We definitely share a crazy enough relationship for that to be perfect 🙂

  27. HannahRose Avatar

    That’s not dumb at all, I don’t understand people!
    It would be dumb if his parents were the kind who would be insulted by it (and I’ll admit most would), but since they have the kind of relationship where it makes sense, I think it’s wonderful!

  28. HannahRose Avatar

    That’s not dumb at all, I don’t understand people!
    It would be dumb if his parents were the kind who would be insulted by it (and I’ll admit most would), but since they have the kind of relationship where it makes sense, I think it’s wonderful!

  29. Meliss Avatar

    aww thats awessomeeee! what a spankable arse too =p hehe

  30. Meliss Avatar

    aww thats awessomeeee! what a spankable arse too =p hehe

  31. Henry Avatar
    Henry

    So…. his parents have become Ass Faces?

  32. Henry Avatar
    Henry

    So…. his parents have become Ass Faces?

  33. iam: music2ears=ink2skin Avatar
    iam: music2ears=ink2skin

    I think people would be surprised at the reaction these type of things can get – i know when i got my dick tattooed, as a joke I sent pictures to my parents, and my mom texted me back saying “wow….haven’t see that in a while”

    i like these portraits a lot, made me grin

  34. iam: music2ears=ink2skin Avatar
    iam: music2ears=ink2skin

    I think people would be surprised at the reaction these type of things can get – i know when i got my dick tattooed, as a joke I sent pictures to my parents, and my mom texted me back saying “wow….haven’t see that in a while”

    i like these portraits a lot, made me grin

  35. Bot Avatar

    my mam and dad would probably ask me to get that done if they saw this! hehe

  36. Bot Avatar

    my mam and dad would probably ask me to get that done if they saw this! hehe

  37. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I wish my parents and i had this type of relationship..great tattoos

  38. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I wish my parents and i had this type of relationship..great tattoos

  39. Ashley Darling Avatar

    i think it’s an awesome way to commerate your parents if you have a love hate or weird relationship with them
    neat idea!

  40. Ashley Darling Avatar

    i think it’s an awesome way to commerate your parents if you have a love hate or weird relationship with them
    neat idea!

  41. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    I wish I had that kind of relationship w/ my folks…it’s endearing, sweet and hilarious.
    and cheeky. very, very, full o’ cheek.

  42. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    I wish I had that kind of relationship w/ my folks…it’s endearing, sweet and hilarious.
    and cheeky. very, very, full o’ cheek.

  43. gretchen Avatar

    i’m pretty sure my parents would love it too! atleast my mom of course.

  44. gretchen Avatar

    i’m pretty sure my parents would love it too! atleast my mom of course.

  45. Colie Olie DeStroy Avatar

    OMG… That is pretty much the greatest thing I’ve seen all day!!!

    Though the “Dont Know” tattoo almost wont it… Until I saw this beauty!

    I’ve always been torn on what I wanna do for my “Mom and Dad” tattoo and where to put it…

    My dad is a biker, and my mom is a sweet little lady who likes cardinals and squirrels…(SP on both of those)

    Maybe a Squirrel(sp) riding a motor cycle?

    PERHAPS…

  46. Colie Olie DeStroy Avatar

    OMG… That is pretty much the greatest thing I’ve seen all day!!!

    Though the “Dont Know” tattoo almost wont it… Until I saw this beauty!

    I’ve always been torn on what I wanna do for my “Mom and Dad” tattoo and where to put it…

    My dad is a biker, and my mom is a sweet little lady who likes cardinals and squirrels…(SP on both of those)

    Maybe a Squirrel(sp) riding a motor cycle?

    PERHAPS…

  47. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Colie – Or a squirrel riding a motorcycle!

    (Sorry, couldn’t help it)

  48. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Colie – Or a squirrel riding a motorcycle!

    (Sorry, couldn’t help it)

  49. nickles Avatar
    nickles

    hahahahaha
    this is so bad ass 😀
    perfect place for those portraits ?

    completely made my day

  50. nickles Avatar
    nickles

    hahahahaha
    this is so bad ass 😀
    perfect place for those portraits ?

    completely made my day

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