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.

No Corpse Can Lie Upon Me


Oh, brother. It’s 12:30 already? Man alive. How about we keep the lights down low for a while, eh? What do you say, ModBloggers? Glad we’re in agreement.

(Tattoo by Pike in Clarksville, Indiana.)

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Comments

132 responses to “No Corpse Can Lie Upon Me”

  1. Doctor Holmes Avatar

    Oh my god, that’s hilarious.

  2. Doctor Holmes Avatar

    Oh my god, that’s hilarious.

  3. Doctor Holmes Avatar

    Oh my god, that’s hilarious.

  4. Doctor Holmes Avatar

    Oh my god, that’s hilarious.

  5. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Hahahaha, my life in a nutshell

  6. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Hahahaha, my life in a nutshell

  7. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Hahahaha, my life in a nutshell

  8. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Hahahaha, my life in a nutshell

  9. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Just me or are some of the lines not very straight?

  10. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Just me or are some of the lines not very straight?

  11. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Just me or are some of the lines not very straight?

  12. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Just me or are some of the lines not very straight?

  13. Gimps Avatar
    Gimps

    Don’t personally like the text style, execution or sentiment..

  14. Gimps Avatar
    Gimps

    Don’t personally like the text style, execution or sentiment..

  15. Gimps Avatar
    Gimps

    Don’t personally like the text style, execution or sentiment..

  16. Gimps Avatar
    Gimps

    Don’t personally like the text style, execution or sentiment..

  17. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Hopefully he doesn’t have to get a real job one day.

    I’m not a fan of knuckle tattoos, because they’re all in the same lettering … feels cliche.

  18. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Hopefully he doesn’t have to get a real job one day.

    I’m not a fan of knuckle tattoos, because they’re all in the same lettering … feels cliche.

  19. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Hopefully he doesn’t have to get a real job one day.

    I’m not a fan of knuckle tattoos, because they’re all in the same lettering … feels cliche.

  20. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Hopefully he doesn’t have to get a real job one day.

    I’m not a fan of knuckle tattoos, because they’re all in the same lettering … feels cliche.

  21. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    that’s regrettable

  22. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    that’s regrettable

  23. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    that’s regrettable

  24. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    that’s regrettable

  25. CoryVictorious Avatar

    The lines are probably straight, its more likely that he just got it done and his knuckles are pretty swollen.

  26. CoryVictorious Avatar

    The lines are probably straight, its more likely that he just got it done and his knuckles are pretty swollen.

  27. CoryVictorious Avatar

    The lines are probably straight, its more likely that he just got it done and his knuckles are pretty swollen.

  28. CoryVictorious Avatar

    The lines are probably straight, its more likely that he just got it done and his knuckles are pretty swollen.

  29. Dbn Avatar
    Dbn

    I like the colours and all….. but to me the text is just stupid…. In a good way that is 🙂

  30. Dbn Avatar
    Dbn

    I like the colours and all….. but to me the text is just stupid…. In a good way that is 🙂

  31. Dbn Avatar
    Dbn

    I like the colours and all….. but to me the text is just stupid…. In a good way that is 🙂

  32. Dbn Avatar
    Dbn

    I like the colours and all….. but to me the text is just stupid…. In a good way that is 🙂

  33. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    I’m amused by the endless combonations of things people find to tattoo on their knuckles!

  34. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    I’m amused by the endless combonations of things people find to tattoo on their knuckles!

  35. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    I’m amused by the endless combonations of things people find to tattoo on their knuckles!

  36. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    I’m amused by the endless combonations of things people find to tattoo on their knuckles!

  37. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love how people say, what are you going to do when you go out and get a “real job” as if any job the person they are speaking about is currently holding is “imaginary” or “fake.” Seriously, get over it; I am sure most people who tattoo their knuckles have thought about the repercussions said tattoos will have on their occupational futures. And if they haven’t, the only person that affects is them and not you, so why should you care?

  38. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love how people say, what are you going to do when you go out and get a “real job” as if any job the person they are speaking about is currently holding is “imaginary” or “fake.” Seriously, get over it; I am sure most people who tattoo their knuckles have thought about the repercussions said tattoos will have on their occupational futures. And if they haven’t, the only person that affects is them and not you, so why should you care?

  39. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love how people say, what are you going to do when you go out and get a “real job” as if any job the person they are speaking about is currently holding is “imaginary” or “fake.” Seriously, get over it; I am sure most people who tattoo their knuckles have thought about the repercussions said tattoos will have on their occupational futures. And if they haven’t, the only person that affects is them and not you, so why should you care?

  40. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love how people say, what are you going to do when you go out and get a “real job” as if any job the person they are speaking about is currently holding is “imaginary” or “fake.” Seriously, get over it; I am sure most people who tattoo their knuckles have thought about the repercussions said tattoos will have on their occupational futures. And if they haven’t, the only person that affects is them and not you, so why should you care?

  41. AmiiMetalFace Avatar
    AmiiMetalFace

    Hear Hear 🙂

  42. AmiiMetalFace Avatar
    AmiiMetalFace

    Hear Hear 🙂

  43. AmiiMetalFace Avatar
    AmiiMetalFace

    Hear Hear 🙂

  44. AmiiMetalFace Avatar
    AmiiMetalFace

    Hear Hear 🙂

  45. Sam Avatar

    I am very surprised that there is no photo of the “hung” hand holding this dude’s junk.

  46. Sam Avatar

    I am very surprised that there is no photo of the “hung” hand holding this dude’s junk.

  47. Sam Avatar

    I am very surprised that there is no photo of the “hung” hand holding this dude’s junk.

  48. Sam Avatar

    I am very surprised that there is no photo of the “hung” hand holding this dude’s junk.

  49. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    this 1 for all the edgers

  50. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    this 1 for all the edgers

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