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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.

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Skillful Caresses

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Well, folks, let’s end things today the way all things eventually end—with the sweet, merciful release of death. This toe tag, as you can see, belongs to Tavis Hall, and my powers of deduction lead me to believe it may have been applied by Kevin Marr at Godspeed Tattoo. Just call it a hunch!

Stay alive, ModBloggers. We’ll see you tomorrow.

Comments

20 responses to “Skillful Caresses”

  1. Craig Avatar
    Craig

    cool idea.

  2. shell Avatar
    shell

    i don’t much care for it

  3. Tera Avatar
    Tera

    Cool idea, but I don’t much care for it.

  4. Dandy Avatar
    Dandy

    I dont much care for it…

    Actually i do….i just didnt want to be left out…

    Nice 😀

  5. Xenobiologista Avatar
    Xenobiologista

    Haha, nice.

    I thought “Taxis” was an odd name until I scrolled down to the caption.

  6. bigferret Avatar
    bigferret

    I don’t care about cool ideas.

  7. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Lame

  8. nikk Avatar
    nikk

    I thought the godspeed was a reference to godspeed! you black emperor

  9. peter Avatar
    peter

    that was my idea! damn

  10. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    Not cool at all…

  11. Candy Avatar
    Candy

    Whoa.. I’m 5’7″ and weigh 135….and FEMALE…..I feel extremely fat right now ha ha…. Anyway… I think this is cute…tis a nice tattoo…

  12. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    Not that fond of the execution, but it is a cute idea.

  13. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    Who cares that’s it’s a “cute” idea?
    I think we all agree that is one very poorly executed tattoo. Please Jordan, bring back the real good innovated shit.

  14. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    You mean the like one a few entries below? Come on. One post that you don’t like is not indicative of some overall downward trend.

  15. psychonaut Avatar
    psychonaut

    i like mine a lot more…

    http://iampix.bmezine.com/q/n/644t2z/hugm2r2g.jpg

  16. nikk Avatar
    nikk

    cue the trend of toe tag tattoos!!!

    I predict the next tramp stamp equivalent

  17. Banana Bread Avatar
    Banana Bread

    I think it would’ve been more fun to have his name on it & leave the rest blank
    Fill it in with a pen every so often 😀
    Then again I guess if he’s alive after his date of death he could be considered undead

  18. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    holy shit, that was funny

  19. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    This is simply genius!!

  20. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    PS – The “fill it in with a pen” comment was hilarious.

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