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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.

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The Hipbones That Launched a Thousand Ships

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Jordan Ginsberg


And here we have Neek, hands tied behind his head and about to be cast off Mt. Olympus by the gods, for the grave transgression of, um, washboard abs, mostly. Hera wanted to keep him around because she so fancied the fine stippling work being done by Alice Newstead in his armpits, but was sadly outvoted. After the jump, startling video of his earthly punishment, which involves hanging by hooks in his forearms, for eternity. Terrible.

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108 responses to “The Hipbones That Launched a Thousand Ships”

  1. Nowherenear Avatar
    Nowherenear

    Is the guy holding the ropes from the black country by any chance? (I love that accent : ) )

    Nice vid! And the armpit tattoos are awesome

  2. Nowherenear Avatar
    Nowherenear

    Is the guy holding the ropes from the black country by any chance? (I love that accent : ) )

    Nice vid! And the armpit tattoos are awesome

  3. Nowherenear Avatar
    Nowherenear

    Is the guy holding the ropes from the black country by any chance? (I love that accent : ) )

    Nice vid! And the armpit tattoos are awesome

  4. Nowherenear Avatar
    Nowherenear

    Is the guy holding the ropes from the black country by any chance? (I love that accent : ) )

    Nice vid! And the armpit tattoos are awesome

  5. Mud Avatar
    Mud

    meooow. :B i love the music choice in ze background. 😀

  6. Mud Avatar
    Mud

    meooow. :B i love the music choice in ze background. 😀

  7. Mud Avatar
    Mud

    meooow. :B i love the music choice in ze background. 😀

  8. Mud Avatar
    Mud

    meooow. :B i love the music choice in ze background. 😀

  9. arthurgordonpym Avatar
    arthurgordonpym

    I straight up LOVE the placement of this guys tattoos and how they flow with the human body.
    I = jealous

  10. arthurgordonpym Avatar
    arthurgordonpym

    I straight up LOVE the placement of this guys tattoos and how they flow with the human body.
    I = jealous

  11. arthurgordonpym Avatar
    arthurgordonpym

    I straight up LOVE the placement of this guys tattoos and how they flow with the human body.
    I = jealous

  12. arthurgordonpym Avatar
    arthurgordonpym

    I straight up LOVE the placement of this guys tattoos and how they flow with the human body.
    I = jealous

  13. Almaxaquotal Avatar
    Almaxaquotal

    lol you forgot the ‘modblog fanfiction’ tag :p

  14. Almaxaquotal Avatar
    Almaxaquotal

    lol you forgot the ‘modblog fanfiction’ tag :p

  15. Almaxaquotal Avatar
    Almaxaquotal

    lol you forgot the ‘modblog fanfiction’ tag :p

  16. Almaxaquotal Avatar
    Almaxaquotal

    lol you forgot the ‘modblog fanfiction’ tag :p

  17. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    TRIFORCE!! <3
    I want one too, but in UV on my hand…

  18. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    TRIFORCE!! <3
    I want one too, but in UV on my hand…

  19. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    TRIFORCE!! <3
    I want one too, but in UV on my hand…

  20. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    TRIFORCE!! <3
    I want one too, but in UV on my hand…

  21. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    He has such beautiful skin!

  22. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    He has such beautiful skin!

  23. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    He has such beautiful skin!

  24. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    He has such beautiful skin!

  25. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    I’m reasonably sure a picture of his forearm suspension has been posted before.

  26. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    I’m reasonably sure a picture of his forearm suspension has been posted before.

  27. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    I’m reasonably sure a picture of his forearm suspension has been posted before.

  28. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    I’m reasonably sure a picture of his forearm suspension has been posted before.

  29. CoryVictorious Avatar
    CoryVictorious

    They’re on the facebook body suspension group. That guy must be strong as hell to hold his body up that long like that. one hell of a workout

  30. CoryVictorious Avatar
    CoryVictorious

    They’re on the facebook body suspension group. That guy must be strong as hell to hold his body up that long like that. one hell of a workout

  31. CoryVictorious Avatar
    CoryVictorious

    They’re on the facebook body suspension group. That guy must be strong as hell to hold his body up that long like that. one hell of a workout

  32. CoryVictorious Avatar
    CoryVictorious

    They’re on the facebook body suspension group. That guy must be strong as hell to hold his body up that long like that. one hell of a workout

  33. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    Nah Cory I never check that group haha, I’m pretty sure a picture from that video has been posted before.

  34. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    Nah Cory I never check that group haha, I’m pretty sure a picture from that video has been posted before.

  35. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    Nah Cory I never check that group haha, I’m pretty sure a picture from that video has been posted before.

  36. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    Nah Cory I never check that group haha, I’m pretty sure a picture from that video has been posted before.

  37. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    Yum
    Can I eat him?

    XD

  38. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    Yum
    Can I eat him?

    XD

  39. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    Yum
    Can I eat him?

    XD

  40. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    Yum
    Can I eat him?

    XD

  41. Vegas Avatar
    Vegas

    i love that hat.
    and the ska music made me smile.

  42. Vegas Avatar
    Vegas

    i love that hat.
    and the ska music made me smile.

  43. Vegas Avatar
    Vegas

    i love that hat.
    and the ska music made me smile.

  44. Vegas Avatar
    Vegas

    i love that hat.
    and the ska music made me smile.

  45. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Quick someone throw him some chicken or somethin, the boy is starving..

  46. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Quick someone throw him some chicken or somethin, the boy is starving..

  47. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Quick someone throw him some chicken or somethin, the boy is starving..

  48. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Quick someone throw him some chicken or somethin, the boy is starving..

  49. Keylin Avatar
    Keylin

    mmm…

    I want him.

  50. Keylin Avatar
    Keylin

    mmm…

    I want him.

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