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.

He has a plan

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for Rome to send in a photo.  This hunk of man-meat is one of the most gracious people I know, and even though he shaved off his glorious beard, he’s still dead sexy.  Oh and he happens to have a brand new facial tattoo that looks pretty awesome.

One more thing.  He’s going to be coming to BMEFest 2011, so if the bouncy castles weren’t enough to entice you, Rome should be.

Comments

48 responses to “He has a plan”

  1. Jake Avatar

    I love the reminder on the neck for every time he looks in the mirror. I love the idea, it is worth considering!

  2. Jake Avatar

    I love the reminder on the neck for every time he looks in the mirror. I love the idea, it is worth considering!

  3. Jake Avatar

    I love the reminder on the neck for every time he looks in the mirror. I love the idea, it is worth considering!

  4. Nano Avatar

    I love you boo.

  5. Nano Avatar

    I love you boo.

  6. Nano Avatar

    I love you boo.

  7. Tobias Avatar

    Rad, him and iam:Sick have a similar while line across the nose. Wonder if it’s for the same reason.

  8. Tobias Avatar

    Rad, him and iam:Sick have a similar while line across the nose. Wonder if it’s for the same reason.

  9. Tobias Avatar

    Rad, him and iam:Sick have a similar while line across the nose. Wonder if it’s for the same reason.

  10. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Love this facial tattoo. So good!

  11. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Love this facial tattoo. So good!

  12. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Love this facial tattoo. So good!

  13. LoveHatesYou Avatar
    LoveHatesYou

    this looks awesome!

  14. LoveHatesYou Avatar
    LoveHatesYou

    this looks awesome!

  15. LoveHatesYou Avatar
    LoveHatesYou

    this looks awesome!

  16. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m surious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  17. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m surious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  18. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m surious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  19. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m curious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  20. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m curious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  21. King B Avatar
    King B

    Pease post pics of this healed,I’m curious to see how the white turns out… looks great~!

  22. lili Avatar
    lili

    VIKING!!!
    but a cute one.
    I really like it, however, upon seeing it I thought it was a branding.
    guess coffee is in order.
    either way, add a hearty beard, and I would have TOTAL “game of thrones” daydreams.

  23. lili Avatar
    lili

    VIKING!!!
    but a cute one.
    I really like it, however, upon seeing it I thought it was a branding.
    guess coffee is in order.
    either way, add a hearty beard, and I would have TOTAL “game of thrones” daydreams.

  24. lili Avatar
    lili

    VIKING!!!
    but a cute one.
    I really like it, however, upon seeing it I thought it was a branding.
    guess coffee is in order.
    either way, add a hearty beard, and I would have TOTAL “game of thrones” daydreams.

  25. velo Avatar
    velo

    fuck yeah Rome!

  26. velo Avatar
    velo

    fuck yeah Rome!

  27. velo Avatar
    velo

    fuck yeah Rome!

  28. EmilyLikeWhoaa Avatar

    Rome is my hero

  29. EmilyLikeWhoaa Avatar

    Rome is my hero

  30. EmilyLikeWhoaa Avatar

    Rome is my hero

  31. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Isn’t that facial tattoo the same as the face paint from a movie or video game or something? Does it have a historical precedent?

  32. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Isn’t that facial tattoo the same as the face paint from a movie or video game or something? Does it have a historical precedent?

  33. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Isn’t that facial tattoo the same as the face paint from a movie or video game or something? Does it have a historical precedent?

  34. Rob Avatar

    @Jon P: It kinda looks like the Super Smash Bros logo.

  35. Rob Avatar

    @Jon P: It kinda looks like the Super Smash Bros logo.

  36. Rob Avatar

    @Jon P: It kinda looks like the Super Smash Bros logo.

  37. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    It looks more like a scarification than a tattoo to me. I thought I remembered a post about this guy a while back when it was still fresh?

  38. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    It looks more like a scarification than a tattoo to me. I thought I remembered a post about this guy a while back when it was still fresh?

  39. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    It looks more like a scarification than a tattoo to me. I thought I remembered a post about this guy a while back when it was still fresh?

  40. Jen Avatar

    I totally didn’t recognize Rome when I was moderating at first and I was like, cool tattoo, he’s kinda hot…heywaitaminute! 😉

  41. Jen Avatar

    I totally didn’t recognize Rome when I was moderating at first and I was like, cool tattoo, he’s kinda hot…heywaitaminute! 😉

  42. Jen Avatar

    I totally didn’t recognize Rome when I was moderating at first and I was like, cool tattoo, he’s kinda hot…heywaitaminute! 😉

  43. SunOfNothing Avatar
    SunOfNothing

    Holy crap man that looks awesome, hopefully il get to see it at BWTW.

  44. SunOfNothing Avatar
    SunOfNothing

    Holy crap man that looks awesome, hopefully il get to see it at BWTW.

  45. SunOfNothing Avatar
    SunOfNothing

    Holy crap man that looks awesome, hopefully il get to see it at BWTW.

  46. Caleigh Green Avatar

    ^ nice username.

    And Rome is such a fucking babe. It’s almost ridiculous.

  47. Caleigh Green Avatar

    ^ nice username.

    And Rome is such a fucking babe. It’s almost ridiculous.

  48. Caleigh Green Avatar

    ^ nice username.

    And Rome is such a fucking babe. It’s almost ridiculous.

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