Well folks, let’s end this fine Monday with machinegun‘s fresh and swollen horseshoe tattoo, which I can only assume is for good luck. Or in tribute to a beloved horse. Or because she’s a fan of WASPy lawn games. All good options, really. Take care, sportsfans, and we’ll see you tomorrow.
(Tattoo by Jeremy Elledge at 3 Sevens in Grants Pass, Oregon.)
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Hey smiley! Peter checks in with a couple photos of his completed Japanese-style suit, from his neck down to his feet, that took him 20 years total to finish. My favorite part is that he didn’t even start till he was 37; he finally finished last year when he got his neck done. Check out a full-body picture, after the jump.
(Work by Rob Cartwright at Rob’s Tattoos in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, UK.)
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Pardon the glare, but I thought Justin’s new tattoo of Freak from the Spawn comics was really nicely done. But then again, I’m a sucker for pathologically insane characters that persuade hell-demons to murder for them. Or something. More photos, after the jump.
(Tattoo by Randy Prause at Permanent Buzz Tattoo in Denville, New Jersey.)
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I have to say, I like the asymmetrical approach this young lady’s taken with her facial piercings (done by Efix at D-Markation in Quebec City, Quebec). The standalone lip ring is common enough, but because of her cheek piercings, this is a little more unexpected somehow. (Pleasantly, though.) Plus, the jewelry is subtle enough that the asymmetry doesn’t seem quite so jarring. Another shot, after the jump.
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A little while ago, Phil and I spent the evening with Rob Spence, the gentleman in the above photo. When he was a boy, his right eye was severely damaged in a shooting accident. Three years ago, he finally had it removed. Now, he’s not satisfied with a vacant lot in his face, and, with the help of a brilliant young engineer, is trying to build a miniature video camera he can wear as a prosthetic eye. We talked about the difficulties of being a recession-era cyborg, whether he’s setting a bad example for future generations, how to get laid as an amputee, and much, much more. If nothing else, go read it just to see Phil’s wonderful photography. (And there’ll some great video from Chris coming soon, too!)
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Good afternoon, folks! Hope the weekend’s been treating you well. If you’re still bummed out about Anderson Silva dancing around the Octagon last night and refusing to finish Thales Leites, though, then hopefully this photo of the lovely Christine will cheer you up. Pretty girl, nice smile, fancy glasses and simple and complementary piercings? That ought to cure anything short of a kimura lock.
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A somewhat raucous video of Rafa (more videos), Gordex (Gordex Piercing) and a friend pulling their little hearts out..
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Let’s wrap up the day with Absinthe‘s new stomach tattoo, done by John Walsh at Tattoo Zone in Southampton, England. Is it a My Ruin reference, perhaps? A general statement about where he stands in society? Or something far more sinister? Chew on that. (Or wait and see what he has to say, I guess.)
Enjoy the evening, ModBloggers. We’ll see you tomorrow.
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Hey, it’s SusCon weekend in steamy Dallas, Texas, and while I couldn’t be there, lots of friends were, so let’s look at some photos of the festivities, yes? First of all, as we mentioned previously, Allen Falkner turned 40 yesterday, and what you see up there (in a picture by Angela Poon) is a project coming to fruition after three years in the making: Three years ago, BME’s own Phil Barbosa had that oversized portrait made and orchestrated having it sent all over the world with various travelers, picking up signatures at every stop, with the intention of surprising Allen with it on his fortieth birthday. And hot holy damn, it all worked! I haven’t received an official report about his reaction, but I can only assume that he has not stopped crying, seeing as he is old and infirm now. (Kidding!)
Take a peek after the jump for some more good stuff.
Oh, these photos are courtesy of Brian, who, as you can see, is up to his old tricks, molesting every young man that isn’t nailed down. Thanks Brian!
Earlier in the week, I mentioned that the ihung team would be building an even bigger PVC-pipe suspension dome than this one, and hey, there are Scot and Mikey, testing the structural integrity of the revamped version.
And there it is in all its glory. That is goddamn awesome.
It appears that, left to their own devices, the SusCon attendees quickly formed roving gangs. I believe this crew of outcasts prefer to be called “The Yellow-Jacket Boys.”
You may have noticed little ads on the side of the page over the last little while advertising a freak show/performance/etc. for Allen’s birthday and to kick off the SusCon, and this, of course, comes from that show. Here is Havve, who is one of the greatest performers around, offering a sober discussion on how the Norwegian banking system differs from the failing American model.
And here is a scary dinosaur of some sort, caught in one of Allen’s patented dinosaur traps. He will be thrown on a barbecue later on today, and devoured by everyone in attendance.
Check back soon for more updates!
“Mommy, can I go out and kill tonight?”
“Now, now, you know what day it is. Just go pull your sister’s hair and burn the cat’s tail before bed.”
Sigh. Better luck next time, little buddy.
(Tattoo on Medic by Dave at Pikes Peak Tattoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado.)
And just like that, our broadcast week comes to a close. What kind of mischief was there this time?
– The unholy trinity of scarification appeared…to mixed results.
– “Guess What?” made its triumphant return with a tough challenge.
– Alice is more man than we could ever hope to be.
– Hey, these scarifications are healing rather nicely!
– The ihung team made good use of this mysterious alien structure that landed in someone’s backyard.
– This wildlife sleeve is as real as it gets.
– Well…hello.
And that’s that. We’ll be here over the weekend as per usual, hopefully getting a few updates from this weekend’s Dallas SusCon, and maybe even taking a break to enjoy this beautiful patio weather.
I can’t help but feel like we’re forgetting something, though…
Oh yeah, happy birthday to Allen and Rachel!
Many happy returns of the day to the both of you kids. For the rest of you all, have a good weekend, be safe and, as always, thank you for your continued support of BME.
