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.

This Is Not An American Apparel Ad, Honest


… as much as it may sorta look like one (minus the low-cut V-neck hipster tees and grey leggings, of course). What it is, however, is a couple of kids, very much in love, very much in Sweden, in various stages of undress. Hooray!

We share our love for funny tattoos and bright colours. That’s what keeps us together. We both have knuckle-tattoos, chestpieces, septum and smiley piercings. When one of us does something, the other one does the same thing! We both even have our screen-names tattooed on the other’s ankle. We know, we’re geeky.

Oh God yes, are you ever. But hey, you’re cute, so we’ll let it slide. More shots, post-jump.

Comments

588 responses to “This Is Not An American Apparel Ad, Honest”

  1. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    I agree with #7.

  2. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    I agree with #7.

  3. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    #12
    Because personal reasons aren’t personal any more!
    Any reason is good if you don’t regret it. Period.

  4. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    #12
    Because personal reasons aren’t personal any more!
    Any reason is good if you don’t regret it. Period.

  5. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    #12
    Because personal reasons aren’t personal any more!
    Any reason is good if you don’t regret it. Period.

  6. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    #12
    Because personal reasons aren’t personal any more!
    Any reason is good if you don’t regret it. Period.

  7. Stface Avatar

    Wow you haters.

  8. Stface Avatar

    Wow you haters.

  9. Stface Avatar

    Wow you haters.

  10. Stface Avatar

    Wow you haters.

  11. b.a Avatar
    b.a

    @donkeypunch, please link to your pictures so we can criticise and critique your modification choices (:

  12. b.a Avatar
    b.a

    @donkeypunch, please link to your pictures so we can criticise and critique your modification choices (:

  13. b.a Avatar
    b.a

    @donkeypunch, please link to your pictures so we can criticise and critique your modification choices (:

  14. b.a Avatar
    b.a

    @donkeypunch, please link to your pictures so we can criticise and critique your modification choices (:

  15. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    They do just look like regular MySpace kids.

  16. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    They do just look like regular MySpace kids.

  17. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    They do just look like regular MySpace kids.

  18. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    They do just look like regular MySpace kids.

  19. soma25 Avatar
    soma25

    lol @ #3

    They’re both very attractive and sickeningly cute/matching

    I shouldn’t be saying “kids these days” at 25, but man……someone explain to me this whole wide brimmed hat thing.

  20. soma25 Avatar
    soma25

    lol @ #3

    They’re both very attractive and sickeningly cute/matching

    I shouldn’t be saying “kids these days” at 25, but man……someone explain to me this whole wide brimmed hat thing.

  21. soma25 Avatar
    soma25

    lol @ #3

    They’re both very attractive and sickeningly cute/matching

    I shouldn’t be saying “kids these days” at 25, but man……someone explain to me this whole wide brimmed hat thing.

  22. soma25 Avatar
    soma25

    lol @ #3

    They’re both very attractive and sickeningly cute/matching

    I shouldn’t be saying “kids these days” at 25, but man……someone explain to me this whole wide brimmed hat thing.

  23. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Sam:

    They do just look like regular kids.

    Fixed that for you.

  24. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Sam:

    They do just look like regular kids.

    Fixed that for you.

  25. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Sam:

    They do just look like regular kids.

    Fixed that for you.

  26. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Sam:

    They do just look like regular kids.

    Fixed that for you.

  27. blah Avatar
    blah

    wait, why is everyone being so douche baggy?

  28. blah Avatar
    blah

    wait, why is everyone being so douche baggy?

  29. blah Avatar
    blah

    wait, why is everyone being so douche baggy?

  30. blah Avatar
    blah

    wait, why is everyone being so douche baggy?

  31. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Shes fucking gorgeous, but his tattoos suck

  32. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Shes fucking gorgeous, but his tattoos suck

  33. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Shes fucking gorgeous, but his tattoos suck

  34. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Shes fucking gorgeous, but his tattoos suck

  35. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    LOL. This is so lame.

  36. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    LOL. This is so lame.

  37. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    LOL. This is so lame.

  38. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    LOL. This is so lame.

  39. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Much as I hate scene kids, these two seem endearing. She’s got wicked hair too.

  40. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Much as I hate scene kids, these two seem endearing. She’s got wicked hair too.

  41. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Much as I hate scene kids, these two seem endearing. She’s got wicked hair too.

  42. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Much as I hate scene kids, these two seem endearing. She’s got wicked hair too.

  43. Fake Avatar

    So this is what body modification culture stands for… very cultivated.

    Shannon, could I push rewind?

  44. Fake Avatar

    So this is what body modification culture stands for… very cultivated.

    Shannon, could I push rewind?

  45. Fake Avatar

    So this is what body modification culture stands for… very cultivated.

    Shannon, could I push rewind?

  46. Fake Avatar

    So this is what body modification culture stands for… very cultivated.

    Shannon, could I push rewind?

  47. kier Avatar

    Not my thing, really. But she has a gorgeous body.

  48. kier Avatar

    Not my thing, really. But she has a gorgeous body.

  49. kier Avatar

    Not my thing, really. But she has a gorgeous body.

  50. kier Avatar

    Not my thing, really. But she has a gorgeous body.

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