Videogame Laser Tattoos - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Cynthetiq · 07-05-2008, 08:59 PM

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Tattoos are so last century; nowadays all the cool kids are using high speed laser etching machines to burn gaming icons onto their appendages.

I think it goes without saying, but we do not endorse using any sort of industrial machinery to permanently alter your body, especially industrial machinery built specifically for burning designs in things.

Still, there's something fascinating about this video. It's like a car wreck that you can't take your eyes off of. Plus, lasers make everything better -- even ill advised Namco-themed scarification.

ummm... ouch?

Martian · 07-05-2008, 09:05 PM

Um.. yeah. I have tats, as in ink injected under my skin. And there's no way in hell you could talk me into doing that.

Seriously, who looks at an industrial etching machine and thinks 'wow, I want to stick my hand in there?'

LoganSnake · 07-06-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Martian

Um.. yeah. I have tats, as in ink injected under my skin. And there's no way in hell you could talk me into doing that.

Seriously, who looks at an industrial etching machine and thinks 'wow, I want to stick my hand in there?'

Yo.

telekinetic · 07-06-2008, 12:40 PM

Gotta respect the balls on these kids, though. "Hold still while we laze you or your body art is going to be fucked up. Oh yeah, it hurts like a motherfucker"

Fire · 07-06-2008, 02:59 PM

anyone remember the first terminator movie- something about being branded by lasers?

LoganSnake · 07-06-2008, 03:10 PM

Starship Troopers anyone?

RetroGunslinger · 07-06-2008, 04:30 PM

It's different, I'll give 'em that. I don't really see the point in a tattoo you can barely see, but it's interesting. At least they're not amputee devotees.

Charlatan · 07-06-2008, 04:44 PM

I like that a lot. If I had access to a laser etcher I would consider doing this. Sure it hurts but so do tattoos. The big difference is this takes a fraction of the time a tattoo takes and there's no risk of ink poisoning.

MSD · 07-08-2008, 09:13 PM

Don't miss the 30 worst video game tattoos linked from the article
http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_vie...icle_id=129780

I'm really jealous of the artwork on Downs Syndrome Peach in #26

Punk.of.Ages · 07-08-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MSD

Don't miss the 30 worst video game tattoos linked from the article
http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_vie...icle_id=129780

I'm really jealous of the artwork on Downs Syndrome Peach in #26

This was hilarious!

The Mario back piece doesn't fit into that list though. It's a badass tattoo.

Of course, I do hold game tattoos a little close to my heart..... er arm.

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showpos...&postcount=210

Redlemon · 07-09-2008, 05:45 AM

I'm thinking this doesn't look permanent. Perhaps a month or so, then new skin replaces from below. I wish the article had more information. I tried searching over at BME, but no dice there.

07-05-2008, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Um.. yeah. I have tats, as in ink injected under my skin. And there's no way in hell you could talk me into doing that. Seriously, who looks at an industrial etching machine and thinks 'wow, I want to stick my hand in there?' __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

07-06-2008, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Gotta respect the balls on these kids, though. "Hold still while we laze you or your body art is going to be fucked up. Oh yeah, it hurts like a motherfucker" __________________ twisted no more

07-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	anyone remember the first terminator movie- something about being branded by lasers? __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

07-06-2008, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Starship Troopers anyone? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

07-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
RetroGunslinger eats puppies and shits rainbows Location: An Area of Space Occupied by a Population, SC, USA	It's different, I'll give 'em that. I don't really see the point in a tattoo you can barely see, but it's interesting. At least they're not amputee devotees. __________________ It's a rare pleasure in this world to get your mind fucked. Usually it's just foreplay. M.B. Keene

07-06-2008, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I like that a lot. If I had access to a laser etcher I would consider doing this. Sure it hurts but so do tattoos. The big difference is this takes a fraction of the time a tattoo takes and there's no risk of ink poisoning. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

07-08-2008, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Don't miss the 30 worst video game tattoos linked from the article http://www.gamerhelp.com/article_vie...icle_id=129780 I'm really jealous of the artwork on Downs Syndrome Peach in #26

07-09-2008, 05:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I'm thinking this doesn't look permanent. Perhaps a month or so, then new skin replaces from below. I wish the article had more information. I tried searching over at BME, but no dice there. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.