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.

L’Chaim


So help me God, if anybody starts a political flame war, you are all grounded.

(Tattoo by Joey Foote.)

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474 responses to “L’Chaim”

  1. Squibbles Avatar
    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

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    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

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    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

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    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

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    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

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    Squibbles

    I love Number Eight!

  7. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  8. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  9. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  10. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  11. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  12. JohnnyThief Avatar

    For the record, the Bible is filled with body modification. When you got married, you got a ring in your nose, not on your finger. This went for Abraham all the way down. Even G-d, speaking to Israel as His bride in Ezekiel, says, ‘See I put a gold ring in your nose’.

    The verse in Leviticus about tattoos, is specific for tattoos for the dead, as part of the practice of necromancy. It was a spiritual thing, not a physical thing.

    The theology of the Bible is that flesh & blood do not enter Heaven, that all on this world are expendable, & gone in a flash. Fasting is killing the flesh to get closer to the spirit.

    Now, let’s talk about how 1989 flesh tear tattoos are,…! C’mon! Do you hide this with a tube top or a Van Valen tour shirt?

  13. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  14. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  15. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  16. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  17. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  18. Al Avatar
    Al

    Not a big fan of jews

  19. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

  20. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

  21. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

  22. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

  23. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

  24. Aviram Avatar

    looks like racism got into the mod world.

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