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. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Oh yeah, I think all of his mods look like shit; straight edge, christian, retard, whatever.

  2. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Oh yeah, I think all of his mods look like shit; straight edge, christian, retard, whatever.

  3. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Oh yeah, I think all of his mods look like shit; straight edge, christian, retard, whatever.

  4. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Oh yeah, I think all of his mods look like shit; straight edge, christian, retard, whatever.

  5. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Oh yeah, I think all of his mods look like shit; straight edge, christian, retard, whatever.

  6. anthony Avatar

    lotta hate today. might as well throw this in, just to push it into “absurd” territory…

    PHOTOSHOPPED!!

  7. anthony Avatar

    lotta hate today. might as well throw this in, just to push it into “absurd” territory…

    PHOTOSHOPPED!!

  8. anthony Avatar

    lotta hate today. might as well throw this in, just to push it into “absurd” territory…

    PHOTOSHOPPED!!

  9. anthony Avatar

    lotta hate today. might as well throw this in, just to push it into “absurd” territory…

    PHOTOSHOPPED!!

  10. anthony Avatar

    lotta hate today. might as well throw this in, just to push it into “absurd” territory…

    PHOTOSHOPPED!!

  11. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    None of these pics have been photoshoped or edited in any way, it was taken on a cell phone,

    ANd if you dont like seeing shit like this you dont belong here.

  12. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    None of these pics have been photoshoped or edited in any way, it was taken on a cell phone,

    ANd if you dont like seeing shit like this you dont belong here.

  13. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    None of these pics have been photoshoped or edited in any way, it was taken on a cell phone,

    ANd if you dont like seeing shit like this you dont belong here.

  14. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    None of these pics have been photoshoped or edited in any way, it was taken on a cell phone,

    ANd if you dont like seeing shit like this you dont belong here.

  15. Nik Avatar
    Nik

    None of these pics have been photoshoped or edited in any way, it was taken on a cell phone,

    ANd if you dont like seeing shit like this you dont belong here.

  16. anthony Avatar

    nonono i know… a mere joke…

  17. anthony Avatar

    nonono i know… a mere joke…

  18. anthony Avatar

    nonono i know… a mere joke…

  19. anthony Avatar

    nonono i know… a mere joke…

  20. anthony Avatar

    nonono i know… a mere joke…

  21. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Not to mention how most of the time if I post a critical comment, by the next day it’s gone. Also, what the fuck do dildos have to do with body modification? Is that really how money hungry Rachel is now, that she has to sell sex toys in a once good online store meant for body modification?

  22. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Not to mention how most of the time if I post a critical comment, by the next day it’s gone. Also, what the fuck do dildos have to do with body modification? Is that really how money hungry Rachel is now, that she has to sell sex toys in a once good online store meant for body modification?

  23. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Not to mention how most of the time if I post a critical comment, by the next day it’s gone. Also, what the fuck do dildos have to do with body modification? Is that really how money hungry Rachel is now, that she has to sell sex toys in a once good online store meant for body modification?

  24. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Not to mention how most of the time if I post a critical comment, by the next day it’s gone. Also, what the fuck do dildos have to do with body modification? Is that really how money hungry Rachel is now, that she has to sell sex toys in a once good online store meant for body modification?

  25. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Not to mention how most of the time if I post a critical comment, by the next day it’s gone. Also, what the fuck do dildos have to do with body modification? Is that really how money hungry Rachel is now, that she has to sell sex toys in a once good online store meant for body modification?

  26. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    LOL IF YOU DONT LIKE SEEING PEOPLE PUT RETAREDED SHIT IN THEIR PIERCINGS YOU DONT BELONG HERE!!!! THIS IS REAL BODY MODIFICATION AND COMPLETELY WORTHY OF PUBLICATION.

  27. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    LOL IF YOU DONT LIKE SEEING PEOPLE PUT RETAREDED SHIT IN THEIR PIERCINGS YOU DONT BELONG HERE!!!! THIS IS REAL BODY MODIFICATION AND COMPLETELY WORTHY OF PUBLICATION.

  28. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    LOL IF YOU DONT LIKE SEEING PEOPLE PUT RETAREDED SHIT IN THEIR PIERCINGS YOU DONT BELONG HERE!!!! THIS IS REAL BODY MODIFICATION AND COMPLETELY WORTHY OF PUBLICATION.

  29. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    LOL IF YOU DONT LIKE SEEING PEOPLE PUT RETAREDED SHIT IN THEIR PIERCINGS YOU DONT BELONG HERE!!!! THIS IS REAL BODY MODIFICATION AND COMPLETELY WORTHY OF PUBLICATION.

  30. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    LOL IF YOU DONT LIKE SEEING PEOPLE PUT RETAREDED SHIT IN THEIR PIERCINGS YOU DONT BELONG HERE!!!! THIS IS REAL BODY MODIFICATION AND COMPLETELY WORTHY OF PUBLICATION.

  31. Janna Avatar
    Janna

    Why’s everyone being so mean today?

  32. Janna Avatar
    Janna

    Why’s everyone being so mean today?

  33. Janna Avatar
    Janna

    Why’s everyone being so mean today?

  34. Janna Avatar
    Janna

    Why’s everyone being so mean today?

  35. Janna Avatar
    Janna

    Why’s everyone being so mean today?

  36. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Nick, I do have to agree that it was better with Shannon around, much more exciting and with a stronger bent towards the new and different. However, the people that are getting all butthurt about “the community” are the same people that are slandering other people for having “stupid” or “ugly” mods, which is only hurtful to the other people in their “community”. I might not speak for everyone when I say this, but to me, body modification doesn’t have a damned thing to do with the opinions and beliefs of those around you; it’s all about self-image and personal expression. If you can’t support that, you’re not part of “the community” at all.

    No, there’s not always going to be something innovative and original. When was the last time any of you pioneered a new modification technique, a new type of piercing, a new style of tattoo? We can’t all be unique and beautiful snowflakes, we can only be us.

    I can only be who I am. That much is true for any of us.

    So lay off the hate and the criticism, stop heckling people for having mods that you don’t like, or because they like to have fun occasionally and not treat their every moment with the utmost of gravity. If you don’t like what’s posted on this site, if you don’t like seeing the mods those of us not blessed with the gift of inspiration and expertise, you don’t have to look at it. Nobody is forcing you to click that link, and none of us is asking to have your spite and vitriol sprayed over our screens while we’re trying to enjoy a mutual interest in this particular form of art.

  37. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Nick, I do have to agree that it was better with Shannon around, much more exciting and with a stronger bent towards the new and different. However, the people that are getting all butthurt about “the community” are the same people that are slandering other people for having “stupid” or “ugly” mods, which is only hurtful to the other people in their “community”. I might not speak for everyone when I say this, but to me, body modification doesn’t have a damned thing to do with the opinions and beliefs of those around you; it’s all about self-image and personal expression. If you can’t support that, you’re not part of “the community” at all.

    No, there’s not always going to be something innovative and original. When was the last time any of you pioneered a new modification technique, a new type of piercing, a new style of tattoo? We can’t all be unique and beautiful snowflakes, we can only be us.

    I can only be who I am. That much is true for any of us.

    So lay off the hate and the criticism, stop heckling people for having mods that you don’t like, or because they like to have fun occasionally and not treat their every moment with the utmost of gravity. If you don’t like what’s posted on this site, if you don’t like seeing the mods those of us not blessed with the gift of inspiration and expertise, you don’t have to look at it. Nobody is forcing you to click that link, and none of us is asking to have your spite and vitriol sprayed over our screens while we’re trying to enjoy a mutual interest in this particular form of art.

  38. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Nick, I do have to agree that it was better with Shannon around, much more exciting and with a stronger bent towards the new and different. However, the people that are getting all butthurt about “the community” are the same people that are slandering other people for having “stupid” or “ugly” mods, which is only hurtful to the other people in their “community”. I might not speak for everyone when I say this, but to me, body modification doesn’t have a damned thing to do with the opinions and beliefs of those around you; it’s all about self-image and personal expression. If you can’t support that, you’re not part of “the community” at all.

    No, there’s not always going to be something innovative and original. When was the last time any of you pioneered a new modification technique, a new type of piercing, a new style of tattoo? We can’t all be unique and beautiful snowflakes, we can only be us.

    I can only be who I am. That much is true for any of us.

    So lay off the hate and the criticism, stop heckling people for having mods that you don’t like, or because they like to have fun occasionally and not treat their every moment with the utmost of gravity. If you don’t like what’s posted on this site, if you don’t like seeing the mods those of us not blessed with the gift of inspiration and expertise, you don’t have to look at it. Nobody is forcing you to click that link, and none of us is asking to have your spite and vitriol sprayed over our screens while we’re trying to enjoy a mutual interest in this particular form of art.

  39. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Nick, I do have to agree that it was better with Shannon around, much more exciting and with a stronger bent towards the new and different. However, the people that are getting all butthurt about “the community” are the same people that are slandering other people for having “stupid” or “ugly” mods, which is only hurtful to the other people in their “community”. I might not speak for everyone when I say this, but to me, body modification doesn’t have a damned thing to do with the opinions and beliefs of those around you; it’s all about self-image and personal expression. If you can’t support that, you’re not part of “the community” at all.

    No, there’s not always going to be something innovative and original. When was the last time any of you pioneered a new modification technique, a new type of piercing, a new style of tattoo? We can’t all be unique and beautiful snowflakes, we can only be us.

    I can only be who I am. That much is true for any of us.

    So lay off the hate and the criticism, stop heckling people for having mods that you don’t like, or because they like to have fun occasionally and not treat their every moment with the utmost of gravity. If you don’t like what’s posted on this site, if you don’t like seeing the mods those of us not blessed with the gift of inspiration and expertise, you don’t have to look at it. Nobody is forcing you to click that link, and none of us is asking to have your spite and vitriol sprayed over our screens while we’re trying to enjoy a mutual interest in this particular form of art.

  40. Django.Iscariot Avatar
    Django.Iscariot

    Nick, I do have to agree that it was better with Shannon around, much more exciting and with a stronger bent towards the new and different. However, the people that are getting all butthurt about “the community” are the same people that are slandering other people for having “stupid” or “ugly” mods, which is only hurtful to the other people in their “community”. I might not speak for everyone when I say this, but to me, body modification doesn’t have a damned thing to do with the opinions and beliefs of those around you; it’s all about self-image and personal expression. If you can’t support that, you’re not part of “the community” at all.

    No, there’s not always going to be something innovative and original. When was the last time any of you pioneered a new modification technique, a new type of piercing, a new style of tattoo? We can’t all be unique and beautiful snowflakes, we can only be us.

    I can only be who I am. That much is true for any of us.

    So lay off the hate and the criticism, stop heckling people for having mods that you don’t like, or because they like to have fun occasionally and not treat their every moment with the utmost of gravity. If you don’t like what’s posted on this site, if you don’t like seeing the mods those of us not blessed with the gift of inspiration and expertise, you don’t have to look at it. Nobody is forcing you to click that link, and none of us is asking to have your spite and vitriol sprayed over our screens while we’re trying to enjoy a mutual interest in this particular form of art.

  41. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like how he also said “have mods or get naked” but no one’s screaming about how sick they are of people with mods who only want to be friends with people with mods or people who like naked people 🙂

    I think this is just an excuse to hate on straight-edge. He just wants friends that are into the same things he is, who’s to knock that?

  42. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like how he also said “have mods or get naked” but no one’s screaming about how sick they are of people with mods who only want to be friends with people with mods or people who like naked people 🙂

    I think this is just an excuse to hate on straight-edge. He just wants friends that are into the same things he is, who’s to knock that?

  43. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like how he also said “have mods or get naked” but no one’s screaming about how sick they are of people with mods who only want to be friends with people with mods or people who like naked people 🙂

    I think this is just an excuse to hate on straight-edge. He just wants friends that are into the same things he is, who’s to knock that?

  44. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like how he also said “have mods or get naked” but no one’s screaming about how sick they are of people with mods who only want to be friends with people with mods or people who like naked people 🙂

    I think this is just an excuse to hate on straight-edge. He just wants friends that are into the same things he is, who’s to knock that?

  45. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I like how he also said “have mods or get naked” but no one’s screaming about how sick they are of people with mods who only want to be friends with people with mods or people who like naked people 🙂

    I think this is just an excuse to hate on straight-edge. He just wants friends that are into the same things he is, who’s to knock that?

  46. Spencer Avatar
    Spencer

    fighting fighting fighting amongst yourselves. You sound like little scene kids. haha

    that’s such a fucking gnarly ring nik. I love it.
    I have a crazy desire right now to see a chola with 5/8″ ears wear those hoops. that’d make my life. hahahahah

  47. Spencer Avatar
    Spencer

    fighting fighting fighting amongst yourselves. You sound like little scene kids. haha

    that’s such a fucking gnarly ring nik. I love it.
    I have a crazy desire right now to see a chola with 5/8″ ears wear those hoops. that’d make my life. hahahahah

  48. Spencer Avatar
    Spencer

    fighting fighting fighting amongst yourselves. You sound like little scene kids. haha

    that’s such a fucking gnarly ring nik. I love it.
    I have a crazy desire right now to see a chola with 5/8″ ears wear those hoops. that’d make my life. hahahahah

  49. Spencer Avatar
    Spencer

    fighting fighting fighting amongst yourselves. You sound like little scene kids. haha

    that’s such a fucking gnarly ring nik. I love it.
    I have a crazy desire right now to see a chola with 5/8″ ears wear those hoops. that’d make my life. hahahahah

  50. Spencer Avatar
    Spencer

    fighting fighting fighting amongst yourselves. You sound like little scene kids. haha

    that’s such a fucking gnarly ring nik. I love it.
    I have a crazy desire right now to see a chola with 5/8″ ears wear those hoops. that’d make my life. hahahahah

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