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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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It’s not unusual…

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Rob

The artist formerly known as IAM:omglolzroflmao has packed up his bags and moved to the cold northern wilds of Edmonton, Alberta.  But just because he’s in the cold, doesn’t mean he doesn’t heat up the town when he goes out.

See, no matter where Chris goes, the party is sure to follow.  That dashing young man on the left happens to be the one and only Alfonso Ribiero, star of Silver Spoons, and some show about a rapper.  I’ll let you guys and gals decide which one of them is the BMEBoy.

Oh, and I would be remiss not to point out Chris’ black arm in progress, as well as his BME Calm logo tattoo on his neck.

Comments

11 responses to “It’s not unusual…”

  1. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Alfonso Ribiero is awesome. Oh, and that other guy too.

  2. ChrisB Avatar
    ChrisB

    Thanks, Rob!

    Before anyone can say it…the blackwork is healing in various stages, that’s why it looks stripy/not the best in this pic 🙂

  3. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Thanks Chris, now all I see when I look at this photo is the tag I had to remove from it… :p

  4. tim Avatar
    tim

    no mention of alfonso also being carlton?

  5. andraealynne Avatar
    andraealynne

    Chris = completely and utterly awesome.

  6. girl Avatar
    girl

    I LOVE THIS PICTURE.

  7. Ayla Avatar
    Ayla

    wholy fuck that man is the definition of delicious

  8. ookah Avatar
    ookah

    is that carlton from fresh prince in bel air?
    :E

  9. mmmx3 Avatar
    mmmx3

    totally carlton and made me laugh the fuck out loud pretty hard. does he have a body suit we can’t see? this is pretty cute pic.

  10. NikiNack Avatar
    NikiNack

    You are very pretty.

  11. shannon Avatar
    shannon

    i think alfonso is so happy because that other guy looks like ricky schroder. …the other star of silver spoons lol

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