And Here Is Your Dallas SusCon Photo Update

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

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!

VIMBY Video: Revolution Tattoo

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Ary Mega

What started out as an art gallery quickly became a tattoo shop for Revolution Tattoo. Each of the tattoo artists has their own unique style. And when the shop’s not tattooing, it turns into an art gallery, showcasing amazing local artwork.

VIMBY – Revolution Tattoo

This Week in BME

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

“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!

– (This one, too.)

– 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.

Fold My Hands and Pray For Rain

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

This outstanding, twisted rendering of some damned undead fellas just cold tearin’ apart a defenseless farm sow was tattooed by Tim Biedron at Deluxe Tattoo in windy Chicago. The images were entitled, “Poor Cashew,” but I can’t tell if this is an original piece or an adaptation of something else—if anyone knows, please fill us in. Otherwise, just enjoy this glorious grotesqueness for what it is. A few more shots, after the jump.

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Run Into His Arms

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

Well hey, it’s new (and tattooed) daddy Zach with number-one son, Cash Randall, of whom he seems so proud, he’s just gonna put him up on the mantle for all to see. Seems like as good a place as any.

More shots of father and son, after the jump.

(Photos by wife and mother, Christina.)

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Peek-a-Phil

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

Hey, who doesn’t love Casual Fridays? After a week cooped up in some corporate monkey-suit, you finally get to let loose and hang out, as nature intended. Things may get a touch drafty, though. At any rate, click through to de-Phil.

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As a Bridle in My Mouth

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

Let’s wrap up this lovely day with these neck 7 mm silicone neck implants by Mathias at Rata Body Art in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In this picture, they’re 10 days old, and hey, he’s got a matching set on the other side! See those, after the jump.

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Why We’re Here

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

Well hey, it’s Brianna, looking fancy, showing off the ol’ “Nerd Life” inner arm tattoos! There’s a lot to like about Brianna’s work, not the least of which is her nice, colorful BME Calm logo. What’s that, you can’t see it? Well…best look after the jump.

(“Nerd Life” by Ben Reigle, formerly of Lucky’s in Northampton, Massachusetts, now at Nautilus Tattoo in Newington, Connecticut.)

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One More For The Road

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

The last time we saw work from the great Kyle Cotterman, he was cold tattooin’ lesbian vampires, and O, the people across the land did rejoice. This time around, Tim checks in with this incredible (and very fresh) Cotterman-inked portrait of his son, Casper, done at the Sturbridge Tattoo & Arts Festival in Sturbridge, Massachussetts.

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Memorable Coming Up

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Jordan Ginsberg

And now here is some grotesque pornography, starring the gentleman on the left, whose name I am prohibited by law to display in print, and Mike, on the right, who just got his first tattoos—the two of whom are celebrating this momentous occasion with a bottle of vodka. And grab-ass, apparently. Hooray!

(Swallows by Chris Bell.)

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