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.

A Fist Like This


Let’s wrap up the day with Absinthe‘s new stomach tattoo, done by John Walsh at Tattoo Zone in Southampton, England. Is it a My Ruin reference, perhaps? A general statement about where he stands in society? Or something far more sinister? Chew on that. (Or wait and see what he has to say, I guess.)

Enjoy the evening, ModBloggers. We’ll see you tomorrow.

See more in Lettering Tattoos (Tattoos)

Comments

17 responses to “A Fist Like This”

  1. Laurel Avatar

    Haha happy trails are win. And so is this tattoo. I’d like to see the rest of those two faces though, they look pretty cool up there!

  2. Dandy Avatar

    +3 points for rocking a belly button piercing. Wish my guys would learn its ok ^^

  3. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    Boys with navel piercings are sexy.

    i don’t really get this tattoo, but I like the placement and the arch of it.

  4. nikk Avatar

    Diva, my guess is going to be, you know, just throwing this out there……… its maybe a phallic reference?

  5. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    Guy navel piercings are great to see. Thanks for this.

  6. Piraterie Avatar
    Piraterie

    I agree with the phallic reference…

  7. Absinthe Avatar
    Absinthe

    Haha, I only wish I could say it was a phallus reference, sadly however it is not…

  8. Elegie Avatar
    Elegie

    This really struck me. Very nice placement and script. First thing that came to my mind with that placement was a reference to waist/hip-measurements….likely off-base, but whatever the meaning it’s a great piece.

  9. Absinthe Avatar
    Absinthe

    Elegie: You’re actually pretty much there, it was put where it is because of the obsession with size and measurements around that area. And yes, it is also a doff of the hat to My Ruin as well!

  10. Laurel Avatar

    Absinthe, your reasoning behind the tattoo is awesome. 🙂

  11. Michelle Massacre Avatar

    yay for my ruin reference! tarrie b for life!

  12. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    WOW ALOT of the “to” has fallen out that’s sad the lettering should have been a lot thicker but..the meaning behind it is wonderful

  13. Absinthe Avatar
    Absinthe

    Cookie: That’s actually just scabbing, this was taken a few days after it was done.

  14. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    I’ve got a thick black work tattooed in the same area and where the letters sit on my hips it’s still dry and hasn’t completely healed even after a few weeks. Plus a lot of the ink has fallen out and will need reworking. I’m sure it’s just the area and how it moves when you walk and sit down.

  15. Will Avatar
    Will

    Really nice navel piercing, and good to see one on a guy. Seriously like the script and the story behind the design; love that self-deprecating English sense of humour. Must say I still suspect there’s a sly phallic reference despite Absinthe’s protestations to the contrary.

  16. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    mine would say
    ‘too small to measure’

  17. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    Fair enough # 13

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop
  • Rachel Larratt 1980-2022
    Unfortunately, when we lost some of the ModBlog content, it included the post about Rachel’s passing. (Original Post) Rachel passed away on June 22, 2022. She died in her sleep. Even now, it’s extremely difficult to write this post. Rachel meant so much to so… Read more: Rachel Larratt 1980-2022