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.

Memorable Coming Up


And now here is some grotesque pornography, starring the gentleman on the left, whose name I am prohibited by law to display in print, and Mike, on the right, who just got his first tattoos—the two of whom are celebrating this momentous occasion with a bottle of vodka. And grab-ass, apparently. Hooray!

(Swallows by Chris Bell.)

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Comments

40 responses to “Memorable Coming Up”

  1. Teddy Bundy Avatar

    The guy on the left is either Pauly Shore or Rob Schneider.

  2. Teddy Bundy Avatar

    The guy on the left is either Pauly Shore or Rob Schneider.

  3. Teddy Bundy Avatar

    The guy on the left is either Pauly Shore or Rob Schneider.

  4. Teddy Bundy Avatar

    The guy on the left is either Pauly Shore or Rob Schneider.

  5. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    As cliche as swallows are in the tattoo world, I still think they look fantastic.

  6. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    As cliche as swallows are in the tattoo world, I still think they look fantastic.

  7. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    As cliche as swallows are in the tattoo world, I still think they look fantastic.

  8. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    As cliche as swallows are in the tattoo world, I still think they look fantastic.

  9. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    nice tattoo on the shoulder, always a classic
    the swallows look decent, but maybe too much of a classic. but there is somthing to be said about getting something so rooted in ink history for a 1st (and 2nd apparently) tattoo.
    so i say cheers!

    oh, and… nice tits!!

  10. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    nice tattoo on the shoulder, always a classic
    the swallows look decent, but maybe too much of a classic. but there is somthing to be said about getting something so rooted in ink history for a 1st (and 2nd apparently) tattoo.
    so i say cheers!

    oh, and… nice tits!!

  11. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    nice tattoo on the shoulder, always a classic
    the swallows look decent, but maybe too much of a classic. but there is somthing to be said about getting something so rooted in ink history for a 1st (and 2nd apparently) tattoo.
    so i say cheers!

    oh, and… nice tits!!

  12. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    nice tattoo on the shoulder, always a classic
    the swallows look decent, but maybe too much of a classic. but there is somthing to be said about getting something so rooted in ink history for a 1st (and 2nd apparently) tattoo.
    so i say cheers!

    oh, and… nice tits!!

  13. Randwulf Avatar
    Randwulf

    I second that the person on left is Pauly Shore.

  14. Randwulf Avatar
    Randwulf

    I second that the person on left is Pauly Shore.

  15. Randwulf Avatar
    Randwulf

    I second that the person on left is Pauly Shore.

  16. Randwulf Avatar
    Randwulf

    I second that the person on left is Pauly Shore.

  17. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Does Pauly Shore have a pregnant pin-up girl tattoo?

  18. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Does Pauly Shore have a pregnant pin-up girl tattoo?

  19. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Does Pauly Shore have a pregnant pin-up girl tattoo?

  20. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Does Pauly Shore have a pregnant pin-up girl tattoo?

  21. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    cool tattoo, not my thing, but its nice.

    “duuuuuude, we’re gonna have milk!”
    haha

  22. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    cool tattoo, not my thing, but its nice.

    “duuuuuude, we’re gonna have milk!”
    haha

  23. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    cool tattoo, not my thing, but its nice.

    “duuuuuude, we’re gonna have milk!”
    haha

  24. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    cool tattoo, not my thing, but its nice.

    “duuuuuude, we’re gonna have milk!”
    haha

  25. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I can’t stop looking at the pregnant pinup girl haha!

  26. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I can’t stop looking at the pregnant pinup girl haha!

  27. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I can’t stop looking at the pregnant pinup girl haha!

  28. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I can’t stop looking at the pregnant pinup girl haha!

  29. LAoooRa Avatar
    LAoooRa

    Moobs.

  30. LAoooRa Avatar
    LAoooRa

    Moobs.

  31. LAoooRa Avatar
    LAoooRa

    Moobs.

  32. LAoooRa Avatar
    LAoooRa

    Moobs.

  33. Amandagee Avatar

    the guy with the beard isn’t bad looking….

  34. Amandagee Avatar

    the guy with the beard isn’t bad looking….

  35. Amandagee Avatar

    the guy with the beard isn’t bad looking….

  36. Amandagee Avatar

    the guy with the beard isn’t bad looking….

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