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.

You’d Prefer An Astronaut


Hey, look at this handsome gent! Young David and some school chums staged an impromptu photo-shoot during their photography class the other day and here we have the glorious result. More shots of the shampoo commercial model of the future, after the jump.

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220 responses to “You’d Prefer An Astronaut”

  1. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    beautiful lobes!!! and well everything else of course

  2. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    beautiful lobes!!! and well everything else of course

  3. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    beautiful lobes!!! and well everything else of course

  4. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    beautiful lobes!!! and well everything else of course

  5. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    beautiful lobes!!! and well everything else of course

  6. Brandon Avatar

    one day my lobes will be that big.
    one day! *shakes fists*

  7. Brandon Avatar

    one day my lobes will be that big.
    one day! *shakes fists*

  8. Brandon Avatar

    one day my lobes will be that big.
    one day! *shakes fists*

  9. Brandon Avatar

    one day my lobes will be that big.
    one day! *shakes fists*

  10. Brandon Avatar

    one day my lobes will be that big.
    one day! *shakes fists*

  11. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    that third picture is hilarious.

  12. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    that third picture is hilarious.

  13. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    that third picture is hilarious.

  14. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    that third picture is hilarious.

  15. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    that third picture is hilarious.

  16. Dean Farrar Avatar

    impressive ears

  17. Dean Farrar Avatar

    impressive ears

  18. Dean Farrar Avatar

    impressive ears

  19. Dean Farrar Avatar

    impressive ears

  20. Dean Farrar Avatar

    impressive ears

  21. V Avatar
    V

    He’s a dish. ^.^

  22. V Avatar
    V

    He’s a dish. ^.^

  23. V Avatar
    V

    He’s a dish. ^.^

  24. V Avatar
    V

    He’s a dish. ^.^

  25. V Avatar
    V

    He’s a dish. ^.^

  26. Eric Avatar

    Is there a similarity between David and Jordan or is it me?
    I think its a hoax. Its simply Jordans sexy time.

  27. Eric Avatar

    Is there a similarity between David and Jordan or is it me?
    I think its a hoax. Its simply Jordans sexy time.

  28. Eric Avatar

    Is there a similarity between David and Jordan or is it me?
    I think its a hoax. Its simply Jordans sexy time.

  29. Eric Avatar

    Is there a similarity between David and Jordan or is it me?
    I think its a hoax. Its simply Jordans sexy time.

  30. Eric Avatar

    Is there a similarity between David and Jordan or is it me?
    I think its a hoax. Its simply Jordans sexy time.

  31. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh those are just divine…. wouldn’t his ears get blown away in a strong breeze? They are impressively large!

  32. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh those are just divine…. wouldn’t his ears get blown away in a strong breeze? They are impressively large!

  33. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh those are just divine…. wouldn’t his ears get blown away in a strong breeze? They are impressively large!

  34. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh those are just divine…. wouldn’t his ears get blown away in a strong breeze? They are impressively large!

  35. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    oh those are just divine…. wouldn’t his ears get blown away in a strong breeze? They are impressively large!

  36. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha loooove the last shot

  37. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha loooove the last shot

  38. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha loooove the last shot

  39. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha loooove the last shot

  40. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha loooove the last shot

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