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.

Training is Everything


Alright, OK, enough of the good times we’ve been having today, what with all the Satan faces and ancient religious weaponry—time to get down to brass tacks, and the dangers of this so-called “body modification” of which we are all such great fans. See that up there? That man, covered in food? Trying desperately to tongue that bit of sauerkraut off his face? This, my friends, is one of the many potential pitfalls of engaging in risk-laden behaviors such as “body piercing.” I’m not saying you absolutely shouldn’t get piercings, but just look at Artie up on top and, being honest with yourself, decide if that sort of life—happy, attractive, well-fed—is the kind of existence with which you are comfortable. Just saying.

(Photo by Phoenixxx.)

Comments

34 responses to “Training is Everything”

  1. Shawn Porter Avatar

    that was some tasty kraut.

  2. Shawn Porter Avatar

    that was some tasty kraut.

  3. donkeypunch Avatar
    donkeypunch

    split ear lobe?

  4. donkeypunch Avatar
    donkeypunch

    split ear lobe?

  5. Meme Avatar
    Meme

    I don’t think I managed to consume a single hot dog this weekend… how’d that happen? Artie looks so wholesome in this picture. Like a long haired Dennis Mitchell. He means well… but oh boy will there be shenanigans!

  6. Meme Avatar
    Meme

    I don’t think I managed to consume a single hot dog this weekend… how’d that happen? Artie looks so wholesome in this picture. Like a long haired Dennis Mitchell. He means well… but oh boy will there be shenanigans!

  7. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    haha i dont often have that problem, seeing how i can lick my nose, and septum jewelry without a lot of effort! and mmmm kraut…

  8. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    haha i dont often have that problem, seeing how i can lick my nose, and septum jewelry without a lot of effort! and mmmm kraut…

  9. Mandic Avatar

    Hey Artie, do you have the time?

  10. Mandic Avatar

    Hey Artie, do you have the time?

  11. phoenixxx Avatar

    Dude, I laugh every time I see this picture. He was working pretty goddamn hard to get that sauerkraut too!

  12. phoenixxx Avatar

    Dude, I laugh every time I see this picture. He was working pretty goddamn hard to get that sauerkraut too!

  13. Xenobiologista Avatar

    Yuck, at first it looked like he was trying to lick a giant piece of snot from his nose.

  14. Xenobiologista Avatar

    Yuck, at first it looked like he was trying to lick a giant piece of snot from his nose.

  15. music2ears=ink2skin Avatar
    music2ears=ink2skin

    artie is the highest caliber of human being known to mankind

  16. music2ears=ink2skin Avatar
    music2ears=ink2skin

    artie is the highest caliber of human being known to mankind

  17. V Avatar

    A+ Would ogle again.

  18. V Avatar

    A+ Would ogle again.

  19. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    haha. That’s really quite cute 😛

  20. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    haha. That’s really quite cute 😛

  21. ArtieKGB Avatar

    Well look who’s famous. I’m gonna go link up my profile.

  22. ArtieKGB Avatar

    Well look who’s famous. I’m gonna go link up my profile.

  23. nickels Avatar
    nickels

    i totally thought that was a bugar at first

  24. nickels Avatar
    nickels

    i totally thought that was a bugar at first

  25. Siobhan Avatar

    hey, that’s outside of my house! hilarious picture, definitely a funny moment.

  26. Siobhan Avatar

    hey, that’s outside of my house! hilarious picture, definitely a funny moment.

  27. jimmieknuckles Avatar
    jimmieknuckles

    theres just one thing missing……..

    anyone?

    anyone?

    what happened to that sweet molester stache we came to know and love

  28. jimmieknuckles Avatar
    jimmieknuckles

    theres just one thing missing……..

    anyone?

    anyone?

    what happened to that sweet molester stache we came to know and love

  29. ArtieKGB Avatar

    You mean this beautiful bastard?

  30. ArtieKGB Avatar

    You mean this beautiful bastard?

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