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.

How many licks does it take to get to the subcutaneous layer?

The first time I saw this photo in thumbnail form, I though it was cool. Though at first glance, I failed  to realize he was getting implants in his head, I thought he was just chilling with a lollipop!

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Eric certainly looks calm and serene here, sucking on his lollipop while having dermal elevators worked into his noggin.

Comments

48 responses to “How many licks does it take to get to the subcutaneous layer?”

  1. ScottNash Avatar
    ScottNash

    Good picture.
    Maybe it’s a sort of comfort stratagy.
    I know I’d need one if I were to get head implants.
    Is that the Assassin’s Creed logo on his hand?

  2. ScottNash Avatar
    ScottNash

    Good picture.
    Maybe it’s a sort of comfort stratagy.
    I know I’d need one if I were to get head implants.
    Is that the Assassin’s Creed logo on his hand?

  3. MadFad Avatar
    MadFad

    Yay Eric 🙂

  4. MadFad Avatar
    MadFad

    Yay Eric 🙂

  5. Yanni Avatar
    Yanni

    Aww, Eric! (:

  6. Yanni Avatar
    Yanni

    Aww, Eric! (:

  7. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    Id rather have a lolly than not.

  8. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    Id rather have a lolly than not.

  9. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    YAY ERIC!! yes, that’s the assassin’s creed logo. he’s gotten even more tattooing on his hand since. Always excited when i recognize people on here.

  10. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    YAY ERIC!! yes, that’s the assassin’s creed logo. he’s gotten even more tattooing on his hand since. Always excited when i recognize people on here.

  11. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    You’re silly Jake. Eric’s always so chill when he’s getting modded. I’m jealous.

  12. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    You’re silly Jake. Eric’s always so chill when he’s getting modded. I’m jealous.

  13. the wong fuckin person Avatar

    thats actually the kingdom hearts crown hes getting in.

    but yay eric!

  14. the wong fuckin person Avatar

    thats actually the kingdom hearts crown hes getting in.

    but yay eric!

  15. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Is he anaesthatized? If he is, that would dull the pain enough (2%/2% Xylocaine doesn’t completely deaden the pain for me) to be pretty calm about it.

  16. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    Is he anaesthatized? If he is, that would dull the pain enough (2%/2% Xylocaine doesn’t completely deaden the pain for me) to be pretty calm about it.

  17. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    What a beautiful picture. Would like to see the end result though.

  18. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    What a beautiful picture. Would like to see the end result though.

  19. Caleigh Avatar

    ERICCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

  20. Caleigh Avatar

    ERICCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

  21. Dylan Avatar
    Dylan

    fuck yes mike! haha

  22. Dylan Avatar
    Dylan

    fuck yes mike! haha

  23. Eric Avatar

    Scott, that is indeed the AC logo on my hand. Nyar, I did have anesthetic. The implant isn’t too visible at the moment, since its so small.

  24. Eric Avatar

    Scott, that is indeed the AC logo on my hand. Nyar, I did have anesthetic. The implant isn’t too visible at the moment, since its so small.

  25. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    pumped to see eric on here :] i can’t wait to see more of the implants.

  26. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    pumped to see eric on here :] i can’t wait to see more of the implants.

  27. burnt bum hole hairs Avatar
    burnt bum hole hairs

    lmao assassins creed logo the ammount of ppl that go man that look sik as a hand tattooo HAHAHAHAH and someone acculey got it lmaoooo hahaha

  28. burnt bum hole hairs Avatar
    burnt bum hole hairs

    lmao assassins creed logo the ammount of ppl that go man that look sik as a hand tattooo HAHAHAHAH and someone acculey got it lmaoooo hahaha

  29. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Representing the FFL crew on modblog there Eric! 🙂

  30. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Representing the FFL crew on modblog there Eric! 🙂

  31. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    will someone updat those piercing/tattoos/culture pages ????!!!!

  32. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    will someone updat those piercing/tattoos/culture pages ????!!!!

  33. Valoren Avatar

    i love that pic :).

  34. Valoren Avatar

    i love that pic :).

  35. Jasmin Avatar

    I love this picture and Eric. It’s so nice seeing people I know on here <3

  36. Jasmin Avatar

    I love this picture and Eric. It’s so nice seeing people I know on here <3

  37. Furnace Avatar
    Furnace

    Really would like to see the finished product. Awesome pic.

  38. Furnace Avatar
    Furnace

    Really would like to see the finished product. Awesome pic.

  39. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    I’m just wondering, why is it that zero negative comments are tolerated on the BME girls/boys posts, but it doesn’t matter with the other posts? On almost every ModBlog update SOMEONE has something shitty to say. Just wondering. Also, this is a really nice photo. He looks so calm.

  40. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    I’m just wondering, why is it that zero negative comments are tolerated on the BME girls/boys posts, but it doesn’t matter with the other posts? On almost every ModBlog update SOMEONE has something shitty to say. Just wondering. Also, this is a really nice photo. He looks so calm.

  41. Jen Avatar

    Bill – If it was up to me, it would be across the board. People cry about censorship but I just don’t see any need for it. I think blogs like this and internet forums have been destroyed by people who use it as a way to be mean anonymously and I just don’t really see the need to allow it at all. While I fully support freedom of speech, I also think that people don’t need to be allowed to post mean stuff just because they feel it’s their right. There are people that do nothing more than troll blogs and forums posting crap.

    Debate and disagreement is fine but if it were up to me, all the truly negative comments that are nothing more than insults would never see the light of day. Then maybe those people who have nothing better to do than put down strangers for the way they look or the things they do, would find a new hobby… But I’m sure mine is not the popular opinion when it comes to that.

    I’m just tired of all the negativity out there on the internet, I guess.

  42. Jen Avatar

    Bill – If it was up to me, it would be across the board. People cry about censorship but I just don’t see any need for it. I think blogs like this and internet forums have been destroyed by people who use it as a way to be mean anonymously and I just don’t really see the need to allow it at all. While I fully support freedom of speech, I also think that people don’t need to be allowed to post mean stuff just because they feel it’s their right. There are people that do nothing more than troll blogs and forums posting crap.

    Debate and disagreement is fine but if it were up to me, all the truly negative comments that are nothing more than insults would never see the light of day. Then maybe those people who have nothing better to do than put down strangers for the way they look or the things they do, would find a new hobby… But I’m sure mine is not the popular opinion when it comes to that.

    I’m just tired of all the negativity out there on the internet, I guess.

  43. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    I couldn’t agree more, Jen. I’m all for freedom of speech and having discussions about other people’s thoughts and views. But, there is a big difference between being tactful with what you say, and being down right mean. Saying ‘oh I’m not a fan of so and so’s tattoo because…..’ is something I’d be more interested in reading. But instead of being more respectful with a real explanation, I’m seeing things like ‘Ew, that person is fat and that tattoo looks stupid because they’re fat’ more and more often. That’s completely unnecessary and insulting. Last I checked this was a community of friends? Don’t know what happened, or if maybe that only applies to iam. Ha ha. Also, it seems as though everyone that has something shitty to say chooses to post anonymously. Funny. I’d post the link to my iam page, but I know I’d get tons of hate mail for just telling it how it is. So whatever. Not worth it.

  44. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    I couldn’t agree more, Jen. I’m all for freedom of speech and having discussions about other people’s thoughts and views. But, there is a big difference between being tactful with what you say, and being down right mean. Saying ‘oh I’m not a fan of so and so’s tattoo because…..’ is something I’d be more interested in reading. But instead of being more respectful with a real explanation, I’m seeing things like ‘Ew, that person is fat and that tattoo looks stupid because they’re fat’ more and more often. That’s completely unnecessary and insulting. Last I checked this was a community of friends? Don’t know what happened, or if maybe that only applies to iam. Ha ha. Also, it seems as though everyone that has something shitty to say chooses to post anonymously. Funny. I’d post the link to my iam page, but I know I’d get tons of hate mail for just telling it how it is. So whatever. Not worth it.

  45. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    Also, in my personal opinion this isn’t exactly a matter of censorship. It’s a matter of being polite. No one wants to be told they’re ugly, fat, or whatever else. This is supposed to be about tattoos, piercings, scarification, etc etc. People are mean. I wouldn’t want my photo posted on ModBlog, because I don’t want to be attacked for stupid shit like having dirty fingernails (yes, people were being insulted for their hands and fingernails). People get their feelings hurt really easily by some of the mean things other people post.

  46. BuffaloBill Avatar
    BuffaloBill

    Also, in my personal opinion this isn’t exactly a matter of censorship. It’s a matter of being polite. No one wants to be told they’re ugly, fat, or whatever else. This is supposed to be about tattoos, piercings, scarification, etc etc. People are mean. I wouldn’t want my photo posted on ModBlog, because I don’t want to be attacked for stupid shit like having dirty fingernails (yes, people were being insulted for their hands and fingernails). People get their feelings hurt really easily by some of the mean things other people post.

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