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.

Take Him By the Tail


Oh hey, it’s Nik Santos! Here he is, amusing the local schoolchildren in Grass Valley, California (possibly?) with his comically over-sized 5/8″-inch thick “bull ring from hell,” as he puts it. What’s the best way to win over young Nik? “If you’re straight edge, have mods or get naked,” he says, “we could be friends.” We think he’ll get along juuust fine.

After the jump, Nik becomes ensnared in an organic finger-trap. Let this be a cautionary tale to ye all.

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Comments

135 responses to “Take Him By the Tail”

  1. AHBroccoli Avatar

    Man, that oversized CBR is awesome. And I love the … what would you call them? Spaced helixes, maybe? Them holes up’n his ears. Neat look.

    @WillyWonka Nice.

  2. AHBroccoli Avatar

    Man, that oversized CBR is awesome. And I love the … what would you call them? Spaced helixes, maybe? Them holes up’n his ears. Neat look.

    @WillyWonka Nice.

  3. AHBroccoli Avatar

    Man, that oversized CBR is awesome. And I love the … what would you call them? Spaced helixes, maybe? Them holes up’n his ears. Neat look.

    @WillyWonka Nice.

  4. AHBroccoli Avatar

    Man, that oversized CBR is awesome. And I love the … what would you call them? Spaced helixes, maybe? Them holes up’n his ears. Neat look.

    @WillyWonka Nice.

  5. AHBroccoli Avatar

    Man, that oversized CBR is awesome. And I love the … what would you call them? Spaced helixes, maybe? Them holes up’n his ears. Neat look.

    @WillyWonka Nice.

  6. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    Spencer, are you implying that “scene kids” are the only people you argue? Are you by some chance mentally handicapped?

  7. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    Spencer, are you implying that “scene kids” are the only people you argue? Are you by some chance mentally handicapped?

  8. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    Spencer, are you implying that “scene kids” are the only people you argue? Are you by some chance mentally handicapped?

  9. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    Spencer, are you implying that “scene kids” are the only people you argue? Are you by some chance mentally handicapped?

  10. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    Spencer, are you implying that “scene kids” are the only people you argue? Are you by some chance mentally handicapped?

  11. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Jojo, maybe he just thought “scene kids” would be less offensive than “old jewish women”.

  12. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Jojo, maybe he just thought “scene kids” would be less offensive than “old jewish women”.

  13. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Jojo, maybe he just thought “scene kids” would be less offensive than “old jewish women”.

  14. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Jojo, maybe he just thought “scene kids” would be less offensive than “old jewish women”.

  15. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Jojo, maybe he just thought “scene kids” would be less offensive than “old jewish women”.

  16. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Hahahaha
    i agree with the cholo wearing these and getting her legs cought in them..

  17. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Hahahaha
    i agree with the cholo wearing these and getting her legs cought in them..

  18. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Hahahaha
    i agree with the cholo wearing these and getting her legs cought in them..

  19. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Hahahaha
    i agree with the cholo wearing these and getting her legs cought in them..

  20. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    Hahahaha
    i agree with the cholo wearing these and getting her legs cought in them..

  21. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    errr, my original post should have said “that argue” not “you argue” .

    Haha, You guys sound like old jewish women?!

  22. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    errr, my original post should have said “that argue” not “you argue” .

    Haha, You guys sound like old jewish women?!

  23. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    errr, my original post should have said “that argue” not “you argue” .

    Haha, You guys sound like old jewish women?!

  24. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    errr, my original post should have said “that argue” not “you argue” .

    Haha, You guys sound like old jewish women?!

  25. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    errr, my original post should have said “that argue” not “you argue” .

    Haha, You guys sound like old jewish women?!

  26. atrophy. Avatar
    atrophy.

    so now we’re picking on jews? that’s certainly more acceptable!

  27. atrophy. Avatar
    atrophy.

    so now we’re picking on jews? that’s certainly more acceptable!

  28. atrophy. Avatar
    atrophy.

    so now we’re picking on jews? that’s certainly more acceptable!

  29. atrophy. Avatar
    atrophy.

    so now we’re picking on jews? that’s certainly more acceptable!

  30. atrophy. Avatar
    atrophy.

    so now we’re picking on jews? that’s certainly more acceptable!

  31. nickd Avatar

    is that a dick on his arm..?

  32. nickd Avatar

    is that a dick on his arm..?

  33. nickd Avatar

    is that a dick on his arm..?

  34. nickd Avatar

    is that a dick on his arm..?

  35. nickd Avatar

    is that a dick on his arm..?

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