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.

And the winner was….

Nihilist!

He was the first person to correctly cite the album featured in this post as Faith No More’s Epic. Since I said whoever named the album correctly would be a “modblog star for a day”, here is his moment of internet stardom. It turns out he has been featured two times previously, but this one is different. This feature is about the man in the pictures, not just the pictures.

Nihilist, describes himself as:

“Beer drinkin’, whiskey chuggin’ S.O.B. Ramblin’ man. Love kitties. Hate humanity. Jobless/Homeless. Anarchist. ”

He seems like my kind of guy. In fact , that’s the kind of description I could have used for myself a few years back during my angsty youth period. Well, except the jobless/homeless part, I have always been way too into gadgets and creature comforts for that.

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Here’s a tattoo of his that would have definitely been worth a modblog post all on it’s own. This “corporate zombie” was done by Duff at Studio City Tattoo in Studio City, CA.

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More of Nihilist and his mods (including genital) after the break.

Another rad tattoo by Duff.

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Nihilist wanted to make sure I mention Willow Piercer, whom he credits for doing all of his non-tattoo body mods.

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Just from browsing his page briefly, he seems like a cool guy.  If you are on IAM take a minute and check his page out. If you are not on IAM, why the hell aren’t you?

Comments

45 responses to “And the winner was….”

  1. Jamie James Avatar
    Jamie James

    dope

  2. Jamie James Avatar
    Jamie James

    dope

  3. Jamie James Avatar
    Jamie James

    dope

  4. marissa Avatar

    he is gorgeous, definately my type. call me!!!! that dick is nice too <3

  5. marissa Avatar

    he is gorgeous, definately my type. call me!!!! that dick is nice too <3

  6. marissa Avatar

    he is gorgeous, definately my type. call me!!!! that dick is nice too <3

  7. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    that guy has some cool stuff going on!
    that may be my favorite cutting ive seen so far.

  8. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    that guy has some cool stuff going on!
    that may be my favorite cutting ive seen so far.

  9. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    that guy has some cool stuff going on!
    that may be my favorite cutting ive seen so far.

  10. joshua Avatar
    joshua

    awesome.

    “If you are not on IAM, why the hell aren’t you?” – every time i try to sign up it says its full. totally try and get that sorted, i want in!

  11. joshua Avatar
    joshua

    awesome.

    “If you are not on IAM, why the hell aren’t you?” – every time i try to sign up it says its full. totally try and get that sorted, i want in!

  12. joshua Avatar
    joshua

    awesome.

    “If you are not on IAM, why the hell aren’t you?” – every time i try to sign up it says its full. totally try and get that sorted, i want in!

  13. Sean Philips Avatar

    Joshua, I know that’s one of the big things that’s happening in the near future. IAM’s 20k cap is being lifted and plenty of new space will open up.

  14. Sean Philips Avatar

    Joshua, I know that’s one of the big things that’s happening in the near future. IAM’s 20k cap is being lifted and plenty of new space will open up.

  15. Sean Philips Avatar

    Joshua, I know that’s one of the big things that’s happening in the near future. IAM’s 20k cap is being lifted and plenty of new space will open up.

  16. max Avatar
    max

    As a die hard FNM fan, I am obliged to point out that the album in question is called The Real Thing. Epic was the big hit single.

  17. max Avatar
    max

    As a die hard FNM fan, I am obliged to point out that the album in question is called The Real Thing. Epic was the big hit single.

  18. max Avatar
    max

    As a die hard FNM fan, I am obliged to point out that the album in question is called The Real Thing. Epic was the big hit single.

  19. MissMeg Avatar

    Just as a side note, I’ve been tattooed by Duff (he did my lil wayne tribute tattoo) and I love him, and his work!

  20. MissMeg Avatar

    Just as a side note, I’ve been tattooed by Duff (he did my lil wayne tribute tattoo) and I love him, and his work!

  21. MissMeg Avatar

    Just as a side note, I’ve been tattooed by Duff (he did my lil wayne tribute tattoo) and I love him, and his work!

  22. analise Avatar
    analise

    yum.

  23. analise Avatar
    analise

    yum.

  24. analise Avatar
    analise

    yum.

  25. Sean Philips Avatar

    @7, good point, but the single for Epic also shared this album. Still a mistake that I typed Epic rather than “the real thing”, but an almost acceptable one!

  26. Sean Philips Avatar

    @7, good point, but the single for Epic also shared this album. Still a mistake that I typed Epic rather than “the real thing”, but an almost acceptable one!

  27. Sean Philips Avatar

    @7, good point, but the single for Epic also shared this album. Still a mistake that I typed Epic rather than “the real thing”, but an almost acceptable one!

  28. nero Avatar
    nero

    duff is win. happy to see him getting some well deserved recognition!

  29. nero Avatar
    nero

    duff is win. happy to see him getting some well deserved recognition!

  30. nero Avatar
    nero

    duff is win. happy to see him getting some well deserved recognition!

  31. Rachel Avatar

    Duff worked at my tattoo shop temporarily while he was looking for a full time gig. He definitely is a great guy!

  32. Rachel Avatar

    Duff worked at my tattoo shop temporarily while he was looking for a full time gig. He definitely is a great guy!

  33. Rachel Avatar

    Duff worked at my tattoo shop temporarily while he was looking for a full time gig. He definitely is a great guy!

  34. Nihilist Avatar

    My work by Duff was actually done at Midwest Tattoo in Eau Claire, Wi. Before he moved out to California.

  35. Nihilist Avatar

    My work by Duff was actually done at Midwest Tattoo in Eau Claire, Wi. Before he moved out to California.

  36. Nihilist Avatar

    My work by Duff was actually done at Midwest Tattoo in Eau Claire, Wi. Before he moved out to California.

  37. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……ADORE this!!!!!!! 😀

  38. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……ADORE this!!!!!!! 😀

  39. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……ADORE this!!!!!!! 😀

  40. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……..i ADORE this!!!! 😀

  41. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……..i ADORE this!!!! 😀

  42. carammela Avatar
    carammela

    i love,love……..i ADORE this!!!! 😀

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