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.

Some Assembly Required


Well, who is this finely dressed chap? Oh, it’s Grundstuck, who took some time out of his busy schedule to send in this photo from what looks like the 1950s. Cardigan? Rotary phone? It’s either the inter-war period or modern-day Williamsburg. Or, you know, Italy, where he lives. Probably that last one.

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17 responses to “Some Assembly Required”

  1. VenusInFur Avatar

    Ahahahahahaha!
    You’re the nerdest of the nerds! That’s why I love you!

  2. xvanceyx Avatar

    Your cardigan is badass, and I really like this picture.

  3. micol aka fokerella Avatar

    Grund!! You’re so damn hot! 😀
    And we want you to stretch that labret! 😛
    <3
    Luv ya!

  4. Invincible Avatar

    mmmm deffinately makes me wish i love guys 🙁

  5. jennifer Avatar

    milanese love <3

  6. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    sooooooo cool!

  7. Cazaclysmic Avatar
    Cazaclysmic

    I’m so proud we’re married <3

  8. ApatheticAllison Avatar

    I can’t wait to live in Rome next year. :o)

  9. Thoradin Avatar

    hahahahaha bella fratellinoooo!^^

  10. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    He’s adorable! And I want a rotary phone.

  11. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    Ha, awesome. Stefano for the WIN!

  12. Alicia La Signora Avatar
    Alicia La Signora

    yeeeeee!

  13. CheeseStix Avatar

    Oh Mr. Grundstruck… You never fail to amaze me!
    Any man can wear a leather jacket, it takes a real man to look badass in cardigan! =D

  14. igloos Avatar

    I have such a crush on him!

  15. Clara IAM: meltbanana Avatar

    uahahahaah sei il migliore. ma che mi vuoi battere come modbloggate? ho in serbo dei colpi bassi 😉
    grandissimo!!
    xoxox

  16. ELY M. Avatar
    ELY M.

    lovely telephone.
    where you can get the telephone?

  17. grundstuck Avatar

    thank you all! 🙂

    @ELY M: that was actually an ancient phone from my grandad, i have another one in my room too. They do work fully fortunately!

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