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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.

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The way I want to be.

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Rachel

Johnny obviously knows how to live. I going to assume he paid Nina from Gypsy Rose in Calgary, AB in cash which he saved from his refusal to buy a razor.

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Comments

15 responses to “The way I want to be.”

  1. Mandic Avatar
    Mandic

    Debt Free? But that isn’t the American dream! Oh right Canada.

    I like it, original and bold, so they will hold up.

  2. zal'escargot Avatar
    zal’escargot

    its everyone’s wish. pfft.

    I like it! And good morning beautiful people.

  3. SeeeingRed Avatar
    SeeeingRed

    Awesome beard, wonder how many years it took to grow?

  4. sunny Avatar
    sunny

    i think the beard is more impressive than the tats.
    but the tats are pretty damn funny.

  5. Leilani Rose Avatar
    Leilani Rose

    haha Id send in money if I actually had any. Very individual knuckle tattoos. Rad shit man

  6. castro Avatar
    castro

    awesome, congrats on the debt free-ness 😀

  7. JohnnyTremendous. Avatar
    JohnnyTremendous.

    Thanks for the kind words, all.
    SeeeingRed, I’m not certain how much time I’ve got invested in this beard, but I’d guess it would be around 10 years.

  8. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    isn’t that drew toothpaste?

  9. Danny Avatar
    Danny

    @6: That’s what I first thought as well…

  10. JohnnyTremendous. Avatar
    JohnnyTremendous.

    I’m a much better dancer than Drew.

  11. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Im kinda curious as to what legal bills BME needs paying? like whats new thats attacking BME.

  12. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    It’s not new. It’s been over a year now.

    https://www.bme.com/2008/11/14/bme-legal-update/

    In case it’s not obvious, post #11 is not me.

  13. Joe Avatar
    Joe

    Awesome beard, I’m jealous

  14. Robbeh Avatar
    Robbeh

    Yeah, I remember the first time I was smacked in the face by debt. Then after a little while of working, BAM BAM, debt free!

  15. Skytz Avatar
    Skytz

    That’s exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

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