I’m not even going to look, but I’m sure there’s a tumblr for cute bearded dudes with tattoos and cats somewhere out there. And if there isn’t, there should be. It’d be much better than any Ryan Gosling one.
The two in the photo are Joao_Caldara and his friend Gaia.
It’s been too long since we’ve had a gratuitous BMEBoy post, so here’s Joao Caldara and his cat Gaia relaxing in Rio de Janeiro.
As the sun sets in the Brazilian sky, Joao_Caldara looks out on the world. For us at home/work, we get to admire not only the setting sun that he sees, but also see it from a different perspective, which is through his lobes.
Of course some of you may be wondering what Joao looks like in the light. Thankfully he sent in another photo for your viewing pleasure.
joao_caldara sent in these photos of his adorable son, ThÈo. They’re in Petropolis, Brasil which google tells me today does exist, it’s not just some evil villians hide away in some obscure comic. This is what I plan to do all weekend since I’ll be hanging out with my own little princess all week.
I’ve got to go back to laying on the floor playing with animals that eat people who eat fairies and continue to be the faerie protector and get all the snuggles I can. Catch up with you on Monday. If Monday’s posts are a little delayed, sorry about that, I’m just preoccupied. I also tend to try and update on East Coast time but I’ll figure it out on Monday.
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Joao is contributing to my new found love and fascination with Brasil. This shot is from Petropolis, if I’m reading that right because google is being a jerk and telling me it doesn’t exist.
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This morning’s wake-up call comes courtesy of IAM: joao_caldara, who I swear to God cannot get out of bed without taking part in a beautifully photographed suspension. This one was done with the help of Valnei Santos of Outlaws Tattoo, and took place in Petropolis, RJ, Brazil. A few more photos after the jump.
I’m sure you’re all familiar with João and his band of happy suspendees..
Well, we’re adding another to that every growing list today! His name’s Fernando and he likes dogs (although the feeling doesn’t appear to be mutual), smoking and hanging out (sorry)..
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As promised here’s the suspension footage from João Caldara (more) I promised you..
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All the world’s a stage, and all the suspendees (Fabio & Diego) and helpers (Domi, Ciro, Feijão and Hell) merely players.
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Above: Joao Caldara attempts to swallow an entire juggling pin, probably. More impressive displays of balance below:
