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. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Fun pics of fun people – moar plzkthx !

  2. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Fun pics of fun people – moar plzkthx !

  3. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Fun pics of fun people – moar plzkthx !

  4. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Fun pics of fun people – moar plzkthx !

  5. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I can’t believe how negative people are being. All the people bitching just sound like elitist douches. I was under the impression this was a place for people to show themselves for who they are and be supported for it, not mocked because we don’t all have the same taste. It’s just getting ridiculous and I think it’s a shame that we will lose all sense of community because some people think they’re better than everyone else. Those two are having fun with each other and with modification, they don’t deserve to be belittled like this on here.

  6. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I can’t believe how negative people are being. All the people bitching just sound like elitist douches. I was under the impression this was a place for people to show themselves for who they are and be supported for it, not mocked because we don’t all have the same taste. It’s just getting ridiculous and I think it’s a shame that we will lose all sense of community because some people think they’re better than everyone else. Those two are having fun with each other and with modification, they don’t deserve to be belittled like this on here.

  7. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I can’t believe how negative people are being. All the people bitching just sound like elitist douches. I was under the impression this was a place for people to show themselves for who they are and be supported for it, not mocked because we don’t all have the same taste. It’s just getting ridiculous and I think it’s a shame that we will lose all sense of community because some people think they’re better than everyone else. Those two are having fun with each other and with modification, they don’t deserve to be belittled like this on here.

  8. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I can’t believe how negative people are being. All the people bitching just sound like elitist douches. I was under the impression this was a place for people to show themselves for who they are and be supported for it, not mocked because we don’t all have the same taste. It’s just getting ridiculous and I think it’s a shame that we will lose all sense of community because some people think they’re better than everyone else. Those two are having fun with each other and with modification, they don’t deserve to be belittled like this on here.

  9. mung Avatar

    YES #18!!!

    I am only 28 but have to say kids these days also. wtf is WITH the wide brimmed hat? bend it, all the way!

  10. mung Avatar

    YES #18!!!

    I am only 28 but have to say kids these days also. wtf is WITH the wide brimmed hat? bend it, all the way!

  11. mung Avatar

    YES #18!!!

    I am only 28 but have to say kids these days also. wtf is WITH the wide brimmed hat? bend it, all the way!

  12. mung Avatar

    YES #18!!!

    I am only 28 but have to say kids these days also. wtf is WITH the wide brimmed hat? bend it, all the way!

  13. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    #39 agreed! 🙂
    I think they look fine, sure they look a little scene but who cares. They are happy and that’s what matters.

  14. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    #39 agreed! 🙂
    I think they look fine, sure they look a little scene but who cares. They are happy and that’s what matters.

  15. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    #39 agreed! 🙂
    I think they look fine, sure they look a little scene but who cares. They are happy and that’s what matters.

  16. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    #39 agreed! 🙂
    I think they look fine, sure they look a little scene but who cares. They are happy and that’s what matters.

  17. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    To whoever asked about the grey thing on the end of the banner, it is a cat.

  18. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    To whoever asked about the grey thing on the end of the banner, it is a cat.

  19. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    To whoever asked about the grey thing on the end of the banner, it is a cat.

  20. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    To whoever asked about the grey thing on the end of the banner, it is a cat.

  21. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    just love the perfect body of the girl and the boy
    the boy looks like my bf if only my bf had such nice tats

  22. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    just love the perfect body of the girl and the boy
    the boy looks like my bf if only my bf had such nice tats

  23. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    just love the perfect body of the girl and the boy
    the boy looks like my bf if only my bf had such nice tats

  24. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    just love the perfect body of the girl and the boy
    the boy looks like my bf if only my bf had such nice tats

  25. Mr. Man Avatar
    Mr. Man

    dude i dont care if you hate the wide brimmed hats…. her is awesome its the ghosts from pacman…. you cant find a cooler hat than that

  26. Mr. Man Avatar
    Mr. Man

    dude i dont care if you hate the wide brimmed hats…. her is awesome its the ghosts from pacman…. you cant find a cooler hat than that

  27. Mr. Man Avatar
    Mr. Man

    dude i dont care if you hate the wide brimmed hats…. her is awesome its the ghosts from pacman…. you cant find a cooler hat than that

  28. Mr. Man Avatar
    Mr. Man

    dude i dont care if you hate the wide brimmed hats…. her is awesome its the ghosts from pacman…. you cant find a cooler hat than that

  29. Nygaard Avatar
    Nygaard

    Wow.. I’m pretty sure I typed news.bmezine.com, but somehow ended up on some hater-blog?

  30. Nygaard Avatar
    Nygaard

    Wow.. I’m pretty sure I typed news.bmezine.com, but somehow ended up on some hater-blog?

  31. Nygaard Avatar
    Nygaard

    Wow.. I’m pretty sure I typed news.bmezine.com, but somehow ended up on some hater-blog?

  32. Nygaard Avatar
    Nygaard

    Wow.. I’m pretty sure I typed news.bmezine.com, but somehow ended up on some hater-blog?

  33. Frida Avatar

    So much hatred! Maybe it’s not the most original stuff, but you can’t deny that they’re supercute

  34. Frida Avatar

    So much hatred! Maybe it’s not the most original stuff, but you can’t deny that they’re supercute

  35. Frida Avatar

    So much hatred! Maybe it’s not the most original stuff, but you can’t deny that they’re supercute

  36. Frida Avatar

    So much hatred! Maybe it’s not the most original stuff, but you can’t deny that they’re supercute

  37. Hopfrog Avatar
    Hopfrog

    I admire the passion that they have for eachother, and if it brings them happiness then why detract from that with such hostility? It brings sadness to my heart to read all of these comments. Does anyone still believe in love? Or Respect? Oh well, online annonymity has obviously spawned a playground for monsters to run rampant insulting those that they deem less worthy than themselves. Let’s see all of you wretched individuals post your semi-nude bodies on this site for us to degrade and poke fun at, then maybe you could gain some insight into how it is to be harrassed in such a matter.

    Farewell

  38. Hopfrog Avatar
    Hopfrog

    I admire the passion that they have for eachother, and if it brings them happiness then why detract from that with such hostility? It brings sadness to my heart to read all of these comments. Does anyone still believe in love? Or Respect? Oh well, online annonymity has obviously spawned a playground for monsters to run rampant insulting those that they deem less worthy than themselves. Let’s see all of you wretched individuals post your semi-nude bodies on this site for us to degrade and poke fun at, then maybe you could gain some insight into how it is to be harrassed in such a matter.

    Farewell

  39. Hopfrog Avatar
    Hopfrog

    I admire the passion that they have for eachother, and if it brings them happiness then why detract from that with such hostility? It brings sadness to my heart to read all of these comments. Does anyone still believe in love? Or Respect? Oh well, online annonymity has obviously spawned a playground for monsters to run rampant insulting those that they deem less worthy than themselves. Let’s see all of you wretched individuals post your semi-nude bodies on this site for us to degrade and poke fun at, then maybe you could gain some insight into how it is to be harrassed in such a matter.

    Farewell

  40. Hopfrog Avatar
    Hopfrog

    I admire the passion that they have for eachother, and if it brings them happiness then why detract from that with such hostility? It brings sadness to my heart to read all of these comments. Does anyone still believe in love? Or Respect? Oh well, online annonymity has obviously spawned a playground for monsters to run rampant insulting those that they deem less worthy than themselves. Let’s see all of you wretched individuals post your semi-nude bodies on this site for us to degrade and poke fun at, then maybe you could gain some insight into how it is to be harrassed in such a matter.

    Farewell

  41. hmmm Avatar
    hmmm

    i can see there are quite a few scene kids on this site now (who else would find anything to like about these pics????)………lame

  42. hmmm Avatar
    hmmm

    i can see there are quite a few scene kids on this site now (who else would find anything to like about these pics????)………lame

  43. hmmm Avatar
    hmmm

    i can see there are quite a few scene kids on this site now (who else would find anything to like about these pics????)………lame

  44. hmmm Avatar
    hmmm

    i can see there are quite a few scene kids on this site now (who else would find anything to like about these pics????)………lame

  45. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Or we can give up bitching about people and their choices. I think they’re incredibly adorable…
    and the boob grab, HELLS YEAH! I thought it was hilarious!

    Just like something my fiance would do!

    I vote KUDOS to them!

  46. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Or we can give up bitching about people and their choices. I think they’re incredibly adorable…
    and the boob grab, HELLS YEAH! I thought it was hilarious!

    Just like something my fiance would do!

    I vote KUDOS to them!

  47. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Or we can give up bitching about people and their choices. I think they’re incredibly adorable…
    and the boob grab, HELLS YEAH! I thought it was hilarious!

    Just like something my fiance would do!

    I vote KUDOS to them!

  48. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Or we can give up bitching about people and their choices. I think they’re incredibly adorable…
    and the boob grab, HELLS YEAH! I thought it was hilarious!

    Just like something my fiance would do!

    I vote KUDOS to them!

  49. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    @49 I hate people who hate scene kids for no good reasons, and who cares if they listen to brokencyde…

  50. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    @49 I hate people who hate scene kids for no good reasons, and who cares if they listen to brokencyde…

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