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.

It’s a…..whatchamacallit

I love the rare times when I run across a picture of a piercing and I am not exactly sure what to call it. This was in the transverse and vertical lobe gallery and it was labeled only as a transverse lobe. However since it exits in the anti-tragus area and not in the lobe that name seems a little generic and non-descript.  Anyhow, I am sure it’s been done before and possibly even named before, so if anyone has any knowledge or clever suggestions, you should share them in the comments.

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This piercing was done by David St-Arnaud, Zeplace Tattoo, Québec city.

Comments

74 responses to “It’s a…..whatchamacallit”

  1. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Everyone on modblog seems to be a huge huge clean freak, no perfectly normal crust, no body hair but somehow hanging from hooks is perfectly fine? It boggles the mind! (I think all 3 are perfectly normal)

  2. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Everyone on modblog seems to be a huge huge clean freak, no perfectly normal crust, no body hair but somehow hanging from hooks is perfectly fine? It boggles the mind! (I think all 3 are perfectly normal)

  3. josh verdi Avatar
    josh verdi

    soak that shit!

  4. josh verdi Avatar
    josh verdi

    soak that shit!

  5. liz Avatar
    liz

    no one cries when they see a split penis but a TINY bit of crust makes you guys gag?

  6. liz Avatar
    liz

    no one cries when they see a split penis but a TINY bit of crust makes you guys gag?

  7. Lovely Avatar
    Lovely

    modblog’s standards are supposed to be set higher than usual, which is why people are complaining over the crust. Personally before taking any portfolio pictures, I will cleanse my customer’s ears if they’re fuckin’ gross.

  8. Lovely Avatar
    Lovely

    modblog’s standards are supposed to be set higher than usual, which is why people are complaining over the crust. Personally before taking any portfolio pictures, I will cleanse my customer’s ears if they’re fuckin’ gross.

  9. xxlozaxx Avatar
    xxlozaxx

    wow, i love the look of this!

  10. xxlozaxx Avatar
    xxlozaxx

    wow, i love the look of this!

  11. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    If it’s just been pierced, it’s likely that there would be a bit of crusties, which is normal… Unless there’s major irritation or possible infection, I’m a fan of the LITHA healing method. Again, if it’s brand new (which this likely could be), you wouldn’t want to be fucking with it too much anyway.

  12. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    If it’s just been pierced, it’s likely that there would be a bit of crusties, which is normal… Unless there’s major irritation or possible infection, I’m a fan of the LITHA healing method. Again, if it’s brand new (which this likely could be), you wouldn’t want to be fucking with it too much anyway.

  13. blackroses Avatar

    people need to clean their piercings before taking a picture!!

  14. blackroses Avatar

    people need to clean their piercings before taking a picture!!

  15. Eric Avatar

    Wow, you guys are fucking ridiculous. It’s a cool piercing, so appreciate it, even if it may still be healing. If you’re going to complain about anything, complain about the person’s blowout.

  16. Eric Avatar

    Wow, you guys are fucking ridiculous. It’s a cool piercing, so appreciate it, even if it may still be healing. If you’re going to complain about anything, complain about the person’s blowout.

  17. Rebeccalwitt Avatar

    whatchamacallit is a good name. Lets stick to that=].

  18. Rebeccalwitt Avatar

    whatchamacallit is a good name. Lets stick to that=].

  19. BlueStar Avatar

    I had it done 10 years ago, I called it a vertical lobe.

  20. BlueStar Avatar

    I had it done 10 years ago, I called it a vertical lobe.

  21. san Avatar
    san

    I’ve got the same, called it a transverse vertical lobe, left side healed quite nicely unfortunately the right side was fussy and a rugby hit to the plastic retainer I was wearing took it out of commission.
    Still loving the side that healed, though.

  22. san Avatar
    san

    I’ve got the same, called it a transverse vertical lobe, left side healed quite nicely unfortunately the right side was fussy and a rugby hit to the plastic retainer I was wearing took it out of commission.
    Still loving the side that healed, though.

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