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.

Mount The Stump


And here we have aloewishes, hanging out in his natural habitat (or at least a fair approximation at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois), scoping out the goods on this big old prehistoric leaf and showing off dots of flesh removal beneath the eyes, two-inch lobes, a two-gauge philtrum, six-gauge nostrils and more. More photos of our hero in the wild, after the jump.

It’s Thursday, ModBloggers—all around, oh all around.

(Nostril punches by Kevin Jump.)

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Comments

135 responses to “Mount The Stump”

  1. bird Avatar
    bird

    “What is likely creeping you out is a reflection of how odd I feel while being photographed.
    The presence of a camera is unsettling. Such a poweful instrument, such vulnerable moments.”

    amazing…still creepy

  2. bird Avatar
    bird

    “What is likely creeping you out is a reflection of how odd I feel while being photographed.
    The presence of a camera is unsettling. Such a poweful instrument, such vulnerable moments.”

    amazing…still creepy

  3. bird Avatar
    bird

    “What is likely creeping you out is a reflection of how odd I feel while being photographed.
    The presence of a camera is unsettling. Such a poweful instrument, such vulnerable moments.”

    amazing…still creepy

  4. bird Avatar
    bird

    “What is likely creeping you out is a reflection of how odd I feel while being photographed.
    The presence of a camera is unsettling. Such a poweful instrument, such vulnerable moments.”

    amazing…still creepy

  5. bird Avatar
    bird

    “What is likely creeping you out is a reflection of how odd I feel while being photographed.
    The presence of a camera is unsettling. Such a poweful instrument, such vulnerable moments.”

    amazing…still creepy

  6. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    I’m always on the fourth plateau.

    This dude is really beautiful.

  7. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    I’m always on the fourth plateau.

    This dude is really beautiful.

  8. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    I’m always on the fourth plateau.

    This dude is really beautiful.

  9. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    I’m always on the fourth plateau.

    This dude is really beautiful.

  10. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    I’m always on the fourth plateau.

    This dude is really beautiful.

  11. Anthony Avatar

    too young to have such bad marrionette lines

  12. Anthony Avatar

    too young to have such bad marrionette lines

  13. Anthony Avatar

    too young to have such bad marrionette lines

  14. Anthony Avatar

    too young to have such bad marrionette lines

  15. Anthony Avatar

    too young to have such bad marrionette lines

  16. Aloewishes Avatar
    Aloewishes

    I’m not as young as you think.
    And they’re smile creases.
    All Saddhus have them.
    I love how bodies age and seemingly relinquish the struggle to self replicate.
    When the body is no longer “fuckable” then perhaps ascension is more likely.

  17. Aloewishes Avatar
    Aloewishes

    I’m not as young as you think.
    And they’re smile creases.
    All Saddhus have them.
    I love how bodies age and seemingly relinquish the struggle to self replicate.
    When the body is no longer “fuckable” then perhaps ascension is more likely.

  18. Aloewishes Avatar
    Aloewishes

    I’m not as young as you think.
    And they’re smile creases.
    All Saddhus have them.
    I love how bodies age and seemingly relinquish the struggle to self replicate.
    When the body is no longer “fuckable” then perhaps ascension is more likely.

  19. Aloewishes Avatar
    Aloewishes

    I’m not as young as you think.
    And they’re smile creases.
    All Saddhus have them.
    I love how bodies age and seemingly relinquish the struggle to self replicate.
    When the body is no longer “fuckable” then perhaps ascension is more likely.

  20. Aloewishes Avatar
    Aloewishes

    I’m not as young as you think.
    And they’re smile creases.
    All Saddhus have them.
    I love how bodies age and seemingly relinquish the struggle to self replicate.
    When the body is no longer “fuckable” then perhaps ascension is more likely.

  21. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I am utterly disgusted by your pretentious elitism. If you are that unsettled by cameras, don’t have your picture taken. You’re not an “artist”, you’re not profound. Bottom-line, get over yourself.

    p.s. a camera is not a robot, genius.

  22. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I am utterly disgusted by your pretentious elitism. If you are that unsettled by cameras, don’t have your picture taken. You’re not an “artist”, you’re not profound. Bottom-line, get over yourself.

    p.s. a camera is not a robot, genius.

  23. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I am utterly disgusted by your pretentious elitism. If you are that unsettled by cameras, don’t have your picture taken. You’re not an “artist”, you’re not profound. Bottom-line, get over yourself.

    p.s. a camera is not a robot, genius.

  24. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I am utterly disgusted by your pretentious elitism. If you are that unsettled by cameras, don’t have your picture taken. You’re not an “artist”, you’re not profound. Bottom-line, get over yourself.

    p.s. a camera is not a robot, genius.

  25. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    I am utterly disgusted by your pretentious elitism. If you are that unsettled by cameras, don’t have your picture taken. You’re not an “artist”, you’re not profound. Bottom-line, get over yourself.

    p.s. a camera is not a robot, genius.

  26. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    not to be too forward, but I think your body will remain “fuckable” for a very long time.

  27. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    not to be too forward, but I think your body will remain “fuckable” for a very long time.

  28. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    not to be too forward, but I think your body will remain “fuckable” for a very long time.

  29. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    not to be too forward, but I think your body will remain “fuckable” for a very long time.

  30. Amelia Avatar
    Amelia

    not to be too forward, but I think your body will remain “fuckable” for a very long time.

  31. Jezzie Avatar
    Jezzie

    Actually Anthony the lines you are referring to are not Marionette lines but rather nasolabial folds.
    Marionette lines start from the corner of the mouth and point downward towards the chin. Many people call them frown lines.
    If you’re going to be shitty, at least be accurate. It will lend your criticism more validity.
    What IS a robot? Enlighten us oh bitter one.
    Funny how all the negative comments are from males.
    Alpha syndrome?

  32. Jezzie Avatar
    Jezzie

    Actually Anthony the lines you are referring to are not Marionette lines but rather nasolabial folds.
    Marionette lines start from the corner of the mouth and point downward towards the chin. Many people call them frown lines.
    If you’re going to be shitty, at least be accurate. It will lend your criticism more validity.
    What IS a robot? Enlighten us oh bitter one.
    Funny how all the negative comments are from males.
    Alpha syndrome?

  33. Jezzie Avatar
    Jezzie

    Actually Anthony the lines you are referring to are not Marionette lines but rather nasolabial folds.
    Marionette lines start from the corner of the mouth and point downward towards the chin. Many people call them frown lines.
    If you’re going to be shitty, at least be accurate. It will lend your criticism more validity.
    What IS a robot? Enlighten us oh bitter one.
    Funny how all the negative comments are from males.
    Alpha syndrome?

  34. Jezzie Avatar
    Jezzie

    Actually Anthony the lines you are referring to are not Marionette lines but rather nasolabial folds.
    Marionette lines start from the corner of the mouth and point downward towards the chin. Many people call them frown lines.
    If you’re going to be shitty, at least be accurate. It will lend your criticism more validity.
    What IS a robot? Enlighten us oh bitter one.
    Funny how all the negative comments are from males.
    Alpha syndrome?

  35. Jezzie Avatar
    Jezzie

    Actually Anthony the lines you are referring to are not Marionette lines but rather nasolabial folds.
    Marionette lines start from the corner of the mouth and point downward towards the chin. Many people call them frown lines.
    If you’re going to be shitty, at least be accurate. It will lend your criticism more validity.
    What IS a robot? Enlighten us oh bitter one.
    Funny how all the negative comments are from males.
    Alpha syndrome?

  36. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    kevin-leave him alone. he’s not hurting anybody with his space cadet antics.

  37. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    kevin-leave him alone. he’s not hurting anybody with his space cadet antics.

  38. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    kevin-leave him alone. he’s not hurting anybody with his space cadet antics.

  39. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    kevin-leave him alone. he’s not hurting anybody with his space cadet antics.

  40. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    kevin-leave him alone. he’s not hurting anybody with his space cadet antics.

  41. Marc Avatar

    Love those plugs and curls on the hair.

  42. Marc Avatar

    Love those plugs and curls on the hair.

  43. Marc Avatar

    Love those plugs and curls on the hair.

  44. Marc Avatar

    Love those plugs and curls on the hair.

  45. Marc Avatar

    Love those plugs and curls on the hair.

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