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.

East Coast repping

Ok, I have no idea what that title really means but I was kind of excited to see a submission to BME from my neck of the woods, even if it does make me want to curl into the fetal position and cry. I kid, I have much love for Captain Spaulding. The photo was submitted anonymously but it was inked by Lil’ Dave of Peep Show in Oromocto, New Brunswick. That’s Canada yo! Fun fact. I once got into a car accident (totaled the car, taken to hospital by ambulance) on my way to a tattoo appointment with Lil’ Dave. I never did get that tattoo…

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34 responses to “East Coast repping”

  1. Gilmo Avatar
    Gilmo

    Brilliant.

  2. Gilmo Avatar
    Gilmo

    Brilliant.

  3. Carlate Avatar

    love spaulding <3

  4. Carlate Avatar

    love spaulding <3

  5. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    What’s the matter, kid? Don’t ya like clowns?

    Why? Don’t we make ya laugh? Aren’t we fuckin’ funny? You best come up with an answer, cos I’m gonna come back here and check on you and your momma andif you ain’t got a reason why you hate clowns, I’m gonna kill your whole fucking family.
    .
    Shit still makes me laugh every time I see it.
    Awesome movie.
    Awesome tattoo.

  6. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    What’s the matter, kid? Don’t ya like clowns?

    Why? Don’t we make ya laugh? Aren’t we fuckin’ funny? You best come up with an answer, cos I’m gonna come back here and check on you and your momma andif you ain’t got a reason why you hate clowns, I’m gonna kill your whole fucking family.
    .
    Shit still makes me laugh every time I see it.
    Awesome movie.
    Awesome tattoo.

  7. Jen Avatar

    lol, I think I may have to dig out that movie and watch it again

  8. Jen Avatar

    lol, I think I may have to dig out that movie and watch it again

  9. magatronx Avatar

    This is my favourite movie, and Captain Spaulding is my favourite character.

    Fabulous tattoo.
    I hope to get one of him in the future.

  10. magatronx Avatar

    This is my favourite movie, and Captain Spaulding is my favourite character.

    Fabulous tattoo.
    I hope to get one of him in the future.

  11. Nexi Zydrate Avatar

    i dislike clowns intently…. but that is AWESOME!!

  12. Nexi Zydrate Avatar

    i dislike clowns intently…. but that is AWESOME!!

  13. AbbY Avatar

    nice and really nice

  14. AbbY Avatar

    nice and really nice

  15. Fumbles Avatar
    Fumbles

    can’t sleep clowns will eat me, can’t sleep clowns will eat me

  16. Fumbles Avatar
    Fumbles

    can’t sleep clowns will eat me, can’t sleep clowns will eat me

  17. Jen Avatar

    I should try to see Lil Dave again for a tattoo and maybe not get into a horrible car accident on the way there this time. If I go during the summer I’m sure it’ll be fine… 🙂

  18. Jen Avatar

    I should try to see Lil Dave again for a tattoo and maybe not get into a horrible car accident on the way there this time. If I go during the summer I’m sure it’ll be fine… 🙂

  19. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    CAPTAIN SPAULDING <3
    This is amazing, i actually made a strange noise of excitement when i saw it 🙂

  20. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    CAPTAIN SPAULDING <3
    This is amazing, i actually made a strange noise of excitement when i saw it 🙂

  21. a revenant Avatar

    love sid haig and this tattoo!!!

  22. a revenant Avatar

    love sid haig and this tattoo!!!

  23. lily Avatar
    lily

    Well, shit the bed!!!!!!

  24. lily Avatar
    lily

    Well, shit the bed!!!!!!

  25. Rachie Tartz Avatar

    Love Sid Haig!!! Such a nice man, awesome tattoo!

  26. Rachie Tartz Avatar

    Love Sid Haig!!! Such a nice man, awesome tattoo!

  27. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    I LOVE this tattoo. Great movies, great actor, great character.

  28. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    I LOVE this tattoo. Great movies, great actor, great character.

  29. Leffykins Avatar

    WOW thats beautiful artistry!! I think Sid Haig would be blown away. He’s oddly modest like that.

  30. Leffykins Avatar

    WOW thats beautiful artistry!! I think Sid Haig would be blown away. He’s oddly modest like that.

  31. Jen Avatar

    Maybe he’ll stumble onto this post somehow. That would be pretty darn cool!

  32. Jen Avatar

    Maybe he’ll stumble onto this post somehow. That would be pretty darn cool!

  33. AmandaGee Avatar
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