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.

Close Don’t Count


Well folks, let’s end this fine Monday with machinegun‘s fresh and swollen horseshoe tattoo, which I can only assume is for good luck. Or in tribute to a beloved horse. Or because she’s a fan of WASPy lawn games. All good options, really. Take care, sportsfans, and we’ll see you tomorrow.

(Tattoo by Jeremy Elledge at 3 Sevens in Grants Pass, Oregon.)

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Comments

42 responses to “Close Don’t Count”

  1. esmeray Avatar

    i like it! also, i am awesome at that game

  2. esmeray Avatar

    i like it! also, i am awesome at that game

  3. Robb Avatar
    Robb

    Anyone here thought it was a split penis? Damn, missing those days.

  4. Robb Avatar
    Robb

    Anyone here thought it was a split penis? Damn, missing those days.

  5. Uril Avatar
    Uril

    I immediately thought penis.

  6. Uril Avatar
    Uril

    I immediately thought penis.

  7. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    I totally saw it as a split penis. so you aren’t alone Robb.

  8. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    I totally saw it as a split penis. so you aren’t alone Robb.

  9. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    +1 for forked wedding tackle.
    this tattoo is kinda nice.

  10. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    +1 for forked wedding tackle.
    this tattoo is kinda nice.

  11. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Yup. Totally saw penis

  12. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Yup. Totally saw penis

  13. phrawzty Avatar

    PENIS

    (teehee)

  14. phrawzty Avatar

    PENIS

    (teehee)

  15. SidSKid Avatar

    Looks like a double ended dildo to me

  16. SidSKid Avatar

    Looks like a double ended dildo to me

  17. Mr Paul Avatar

    I also thought it was a double ended dildo.

  18. Mr Paul Avatar

    I also thought it was a double ended dildo.

  19. Lucky Avatar
    Lucky

    Pretty apauling rendition of a horse shoe. It lacks…everything.

  20. Lucky Avatar
    Lucky

    Pretty apauling rendition of a horse shoe. It lacks…everything.

  21. Sarie Avatar
    Sarie

    I must confess, I saw a penis. lol

  22. Sarie Avatar
    Sarie

    I must confess, I saw a penis. lol

  23. London Avatar

    i also immediately though penis(es)…

  24. London Avatar

    i also immediately though penis(es)…

  25. Nadiah Avatar
    Nadiah

    I also thought penis for a minute

  26. Nadiah Avatar
    Nadiah

    I also thought penis for a minute

  27. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    they called it before i could get here
    definitely double phallic

    but also, does anyone think that background looks dull from being overworked?
    also, has the artist ever seena real horseshoe?
    they are balanced and have holes in them, not shallow impressions.

    sorry, im not trying to make the owner feel bad.
    but the artist may want to consider going back to flash for abit

  28. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    they called it before i could get here
    definitely double phallic

    but also, does anyone think that background looks dull from being overworked?
    also, has the artist ever seena real horseshoe?
    they are balanced and have holes in them, not shallow impressions.

    sorry, im not trying to make the owner feel bad.
    but the artist may want to consider going back to flash for abit

  29. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    total penis.

  30. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    total penis.

  31. Ethan Avatar
    Ethan

    penis, agreed, but what is with that perspective? the part that is further away is bigger and shaped differently, and the rest looks almost as screwed up. artist needs a basic tutorial on drawing in three dimensions.

  32. Ethan Avatar
    Ethan

    penis, agreed, but what is with that perspective? the part that is further away is bigger and shaped differently, and the rest looks almost as screwed up. artist needs a basic tutorial on drawing in three dimensions.

  33. Dandy Avatar

    Nothing but penis.

  34. Dandy Avatar

    Nothing but penis.

  35. soxbleed Avatar
    soxbleed

    PINTO!!!

    i rly thought it was a penis for a second? It doesn’t really look like a horseshoe to me sorry!

  36. soxbleed Avatar
    soxbleed

    PINTO!!!

    i rly thought it was a penis for a second? It doesn’t really look like a horseshoe to me sorry!

  37. A nonny mouse Avatar
    A nonny mouse

    If you relax your eyes, you can see a hidden sailboat. But when you go back, it’s still two penises. lol j/k I do like the stars emitting photons. That rocks.

  38. A nonny mouse Avatar
    A nonny mouse

    If you relax your eyes, you can see a hidden sailboat. But when you go back, it’s still two penises. lol j/k I do like the stars emitting photons. That rocks.

  39. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    i thought it was a sausage. i dont know how that happened.

  40. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    i thought it was a sausage. i dont know how that happened.

  41. paulina. Avatar

    the lining is a bit off where the tips bend

  42. paulina. Avatar

    the lining is a bit off where the tips bend

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