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. Jay Avatar
    Jay

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

  2. Jay Avatar
    Jay

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

  3. Piercerdan Avatar

    Meh im a hater.

    To me it looks like people that get what the see on the internet and dont have much imagination or forethought for their work (think tiny side lip rings five years ago and change it to lame knuckle tattoos now, everyone has them).

    If they are happy, awesome.

  4. Piercerdan Avatar

    Meh im a hater.

    To me it looks like people that get what the see on the internet and dont have much imagination or forethought for their work (think tiny side lip rings five years ago and change it to lame knuckle tattoos now, everyone has them).

    If they are happy, awesome.

  5. Piercerdan Avatar

    Meh im a hater.

    To me it looks like people that get what the see on the internet and dont have much imagination or forethought for their work (think tiny side lip rings five years ago and change it to lame knuckle tattoos now, everyone has them).

    If they are happy, awesome.

  6. Piercerdan Avatar

    Meh im a hater.

    To me it looks like people that get what the see on the internet and dont have much imagination or forethought for their work (think tiny side lip rings five years ago and change it to lame knuckle tattoos now, everyone has them).

    If they are happy, awesome.

  7. RJH Avatar
    RJH

    I’d hope that their love for each other was what was keeping them together, but apparently they don’t love each other, just bright colors and funny tattoos. Hope it works out for them.

  8. RJH Avatar
    RJH

    I’d hope that their love for each other was what was keeping them together, but apparently they don’t love each other, just bright colors and funny tattoos. Hope it works out for them.

  9. RJH Avatar
    RJH

    I’d hope that their love for each other was what was keeping them together, but apparently they don’t love each other, just bright colors and funny tattoos. Hope it works out for them.

  10. RJH Avatar
    RJH

    I’d hope that their love for each other was what was keeping them together, but apparently they don’t love each other, just bright colors and funny tattoos. Hope it works out for them.

  11. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    I hate how if you dye your hair and are under 25 everyone assumes you’re part of the nebulous “scene”, which isn’t a scene at all. Do y’all pop up on koi fish and “Americana” tattoos and say “OH THAT IS SO CLICHÉ.” blah blah about trendiness and meaninglessness, etc? Like that hasn’t been part of the whole “tattooing” culture ever since we left the tribe-style society.

  12. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    I hate how if you dye your hair and are under 25 everyone assumes you’re part of the nebulous “scene”, which isn’t a scene at all. Do y’all pop up on koi fish and “Americana” tattoos and say “OH THAT IS SO CLICHÉ.” blah blah about trendiness and meaninglessness, etc? Like that hasn’t been part of the whole “tattooing” culture ever since we left the tribe-style society.

  13. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    I hate how if you dye your hair and are under 25 everyone assumes you’re part of the nebulous “scene”, which isn’t a scene at all. Do y’all pop up on koi fish and “Americana” tattoos and say “OH THAT IS SO CLICHÉ.” blah blah about trendiness and meaninglessness, etc? Like that hasn’t been part of the whole “tattooing” culture ever since we left the tribe-style society.

  14. Adrian Avatar
    Adrian

    I hate how if you dye your hair and are under 25 everyone assumes you’re part of the nebulous “scene”, which isn’t a scene at all. Do y’all pop up on koi fish and “Americana” tattoos and say “OH THAT IS SO CLICHÉ.” blah blah about trendiness and meaninglessness, etc? Like that hasn’t been part of the whole “tattooing” culture ever since we left the tribe-style society.

  15. eric Avatar

    I like the cat on his chest! The other pieces seem like random clipart.
    Did no one notice the head bracket things on his hips along with the other penis reference with the heart coming from his pants?
    He seems lame and trendy.
    Bit one day, maybe they’ll get out of a phase or grow up a bit, get some really great tattoos, and stay together, who knows.The photos are well done, I like how she’s just chillin without a shirt like a guy would, rather than some sexual pose…

  16. eric Avatar

    I like the cat on his chest! The other pieces seem like random clipart.
    Did no one notice the head bracket things on his hips along with the other penis reference with the heart coming from his pants?
    He seems lame and trendy.
    Bit one day, maybe they’ll get out of a phase or grow up a bit, get some really great tattoos, and stay together, who knows.The photos are well done, I like how she’s just chillin without a shirt like a guy would, rather than some sexual pose…

  17. eric Avatar

    I like the cat on his chest! The other pieces seem like random clipart.
    Did no one notice the head bracket things on his hips along with the other penis reference with the heart coming from his pants?
    He seems lame and trendy.
    Bit one day, maybe they’ll get out of a phase or grow up a bit, get some really great tattoos, and stay together, who knows.The photos are well done, I like how she’s just chillin without a shirt like a guy would, rather than some sexual pose…

  18. eric Avatar

    I like the cat on his chest! The other pieces seem like random clipart.
    Did no one notice the head bracket things on his hips along with the other penis reference with the heart coming from his pants?
    He seems lame and trendy.
    Bit one day, maybe they’ll get out of a phase or grow up a bit, get some really great tattoos, and stay together, who knows.The photos are well done, I like how she’s just chillin without a shirt like a guy would, rather than some sexual pose…

  19. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Can’t blame him for the awkward boob grab. if her boobs were out just chilling in front of me i would totally go for a grab.

  20. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Can’t blame him for the awkward boob grab. if her boobs were out just chilling in front of me i would totally go for a grab.

  21. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Can’t blame him for the awkward boob grab. if her boobs were out just chilling in front of me i would totally go for a grab.

  22. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Can’t blame him for the awkward boob grab. if her boobs were out just chilling in front of me i would totally go for a grab.

  23. flank Avatar
    flank

    is it me or is her upper lip abit swallon

  24. flank Avatar
    flank

    is it me or is her upper lip abit swallon

  25. flank Avatar
    flank

    is it me or is her upper lip abit swallon

  26. flank Avatar
    flank

    is it me or is her upper lip abit swallon

  27. flank Avatar
    flank

    swollen*

  28. flank Avatar
    flank

    swollen*

  29. flank Avatar
    flank

    swollen*

  30. flank Avatar
    flank

    swollen*

  31. Xeni Avatar
    Xeni

    Since when did bone-thin = perfect body?

  32. Xeni Avatar
    Xeni

    Since when did bone-thin = perfect body?

  33. Xeni Avatar
    Xeni

    Since when did bone-thin = perfect body?

  34. Xeni Avatar
    Xeni

    Since when did bone-thin = perfect body?

  35. Zara Avatar

    They look cute together, but the hair colour doesn’t work at all for this girl. It looks like a really shitty wig.

    Everything else I have no problem with. Whatever.

  36. Zara Avatar

    They look cute together, but the hair colour doesn’t work at all for this girl. It looks like a really shitty wig.

    Everything else I have no problem with. Whatever.

  37. Zara Avatar

    They look cute together, but the hair colour doesn’t work at all for this girl. It looks like a really shitty wig.

    Everything else I have no problem with. Whatever.

  38. Zara Avatar

    They look cute together, but the hair colour doesn’t work at all for this girl. It looks like a really shitty wig.

    Everything else I have no problem with. Whatever.

  39. mommyhastattoos Avatar
    mommyhastattoos

    Seriously, I like this. I like the fact that they can be themselves with someone else and put it out there for the world to see. I give her props for stickin her titties out there for us all to enjoy. It seems like there have been WAY more negative comments lately on every pic that goes up here. i.e. the cute guy with the mohawk and a “blowout” … people ripped that poor guy a new one for his ears. You would think the people who put their selves out there for us to enjoy would appreciate a little bit of good feedback and not all this negative bullshit whining from everyone who doesn’t like someone else’s tattoos. You all sound like my parents! Be glad that there are people out there that aren’t scared to show off a little skin and a little ink!

  40. mommyhastattoos Avatar
    mommyhastattoos

    Seriously, I like this. I like the fact that they can be themselves with someone else and put it out there for the world to see. I give her props for stickin her titties out there for us all to enjoy. It seems like there have been WAY more negative comments lately on every pic that goes up here. i.e. the cute guy with the mohawk and a “blowout” … people ripped that poor guy a new one for his ears. You would think the people who put their selves out there for us to enjoy would appreciate a little bit of good feedback and not all this negative bullshit whining from everyone who doesn’t like someone else’s tattoos. You all sound like my parents! Be glad that there are people out there that aren’t scared to show off a little skin and a little ink!

  41. mommyhastattoos Avatar
    mommyhastattoos

    Seriously, I like this. I like the fact that they can be themselves with someone else and put it out there for the world to see. I give her props for stickin her titties out there for us all to enjoy. It seems like there have been WAY more negative comments lately on every pic that goes up here. i.e. the cute guy with the mohawk and a “blowout” … people ripped that poor guy a new one for his ears. You would think the people who put their selves out there for us to enjoy would appreciate a little bit of good feedback and not all this negative bullshit whining from everyone who doesn’t like someone else’s tattoos. You all sound like my parents! Be glad that there are people out there that aren’t scared to show off a little skin and a little ink!

  42. mommyhastattoos Avatar
    mommyhastattoos

    Seriously, I like this. I like the fact that they can be themselves with someone else and put it out there for the world to see. I give her props for stickin her titties out there for us all to enjoy. It seems like there have been WAY more negative comments lately on every pic that goes up here. i.e. the cute guy with the mohawk and a “blowout” … people ripped that poor guy a new one for his ears. You would think the people who put their selves out there for us to enjoy would appreciate a little bit of good feedback and not all this negative bullshit whining from everyone who doesn’t like someone else’s tattoos. You all sound like my parents! Be glad that there are people out there that aren’t scared to show off a little skin and a little ink!

  43. EUUUGH. Avatar
    EUUUGH.

    shitty tattoos. boring faces. they have knuckle tattoos because it’s cool. what do they do, live in their mom’s basement, or work at hot topic? it has to be one of the two.
    boobs don’t impress me unless they are covered with good tattoos, that’s what I thought this website was about. If I wanted to see hipsters with no shirts on, I’d go on myspace.
    Way too thin. No thanks.

  44. EUUUGH. Avatar
    EUUUGH.

    shitty tattoos. boring faces. they have knuckle tattoos because it’s cool. what do they do, live in their mom’s basement, or work at hot topic? it has to be one of the two.
    boobs don’t impress me unless they are covered with good tattoos, that’s what I thought this website was about. If I wanted to see hipsters with no shirts on, I’d go on myspace.
    Way too thin. No thanks.

  45. EUUUGH. Avatar
    EUUUGH.

    shitty tattoos. boring faces. they have knuckle tattoos because it’s cool. what do they do, live in their mom’s basement, or work at hot topic? it has to be one of the two.
    boobs don’t impress me unless they are covered with good tattoos, that’s what I thought this website was about. If I wanted to see hipsters with no shirts on, I’d go on myspace.
    Way too thin. No thanks.

  46. EUUUGH. Avatar
    EUUUGH.

    shitty tattoos. boring faces. they have knuckle tattoos because it’s cool. what do they do, live in their mom’s basement, or work at hot topic? it has to be one of the two.
    boobs don’t impress me unless they are covered with good tattoos, that’s what I thought this website was about. If I wanted to see hipsters with no shirts on, I’d go on myspace.
    Way too thin. No thanks.

  47. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    I think theyre rad. Props to them

  48. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    I think theyre rad. Props to them

  49. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    I think theyre rad. Props to them

  50. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    I think theyre rad. Props to them

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