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.

I Am Mr. Sparkle


Well, there’s your answer.

(Tattoo on Scott by Chris Hall at Way Cool Uptown in Toronto, Ontario.)

Comments

84 responses to “I Am Mr. Sparkle”

  1. skeel Avatar
    skeel

    i understand now
    merci 🙂

  2. skeel Avatar
    skeel

    i understand now
    merci 🙂

  3. skeel Avatar
    skeel

    i understand now
    merci 🙂

  4. skeel Avatar
    skeel

    i understand now
    merci 🙂

  5. cameck Avatar
    cameck

    Ahhhhh, I love when it’s on the second knuckle…or…extension of the finger. Very much enjoy that positioning.

  6. cameck Avatar
    cameck

    Ahhhhh, I love when it’s on the second knuckle…or…extension of the finger. Very much enjoy that positioning.

  7. cameck Avatar
    cameck

    Ahhhhh, I love when it’s on the second knuckle…or…extension of the finger. Very much enjoy that positioning.

  8. cameck Avatar
    cameck

    Ahhhhh, I love when it’s on the second knuckle…or…extension of the finger. Very much enjoy that positioning.

  9. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Now, that’s a man who loves vague Simpsons references. Awesome

  10. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Now, that’s a man who loves vague Simpsons references. Awesome

  11. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Now, that’s a man who loves vague Simpsons references. Awesome

  12. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Now, that’s a man who loves vague Simpsons references. Awesome

  13. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Oh god. best simpsons reference ever. and in turn, best knuckles ever.

  14. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Oh god. best simpsons reference ever. and in turn, best knuckles ever.

  15. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Oh god. best simpsons reference ever. and in turn, best knuckles ever.

  16. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Oh god. best simpsons reference ever. and in turn, best knuckles ever.

  17. Dan Avatar

    holy shit! That’s the greatest Simpsons tattoo ever! The Mr Sparkle episode is one of my favourite, but this guy makes me look like I hate it!

  18. Dan Avatar

    holy shit! That’s the greatest Simpsons tattoo ever! The Mr Sparkle episode is one of my favourite, but this guy makes me look like I hate it!

  19. Dan Avatar

    holy shit! That’s the greatest Simpsons tattoo ever! The Mr Sparkle episode is one of my favourite, but this guy makes me look like I hate it!

  20. Dan Avatar

    holy shit! That’s the greatest Simpsons tattoo ever! The Mr Sparkle episode is one of my favourite, but this guy makes me look like I hate it!

  21. jason Avatar
    jason

    Wow! Sweet subtlety 🙂

  22. jason Avatar
    jason

    Wow! Sweet subtlety 🙂

  23. jason Avatar
    jason

    Wow! Sweet subtlety 🙂

  24. jason Avatar
    jason

    Wow! Sweet subtlety 🙂

  25. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    i’m glad this was modblogged so long ago and no one even told me

  26. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    i’m glad this was modblogged so long ago and no one even told me

  27. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    i’m glad this was modblogged so long ago and no one even told me

  28. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    i’m glad this was modblogged so long ago and no one even told me

  29. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    ok, i just checked the date, not that long ago, but still, i was wondering why i had so many offsite links on my tracker

  30. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    ok, i just checked the date, not that long ago, but still, i was wondering why i had so many offsite links on my tracker

  31. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    ok, i just checked the date, not that long ago, but still, i was wondering why i had so many offsite links on my tracker

  32. s.c.o.t.t. Avatar

    ok, i just checked the date, not that long ago, but still, i was wondering why i had so many offsite links on my tracker

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