We geeks puff out our video game tee covered chests, adorn our necks with nerdy bling and even latch on our belt buckles Pac-Man style. One would say that this style of 1337 fashion makes us pretty hardcore. However, what about the select few who aren't turned on by the idea of an 8 bit color tie and would rather have their love for Geekdom inked?
Such dedication for putting permanent pixels on one's skin can only be commemorated by a list of the..
Now this is hardcore..
7. Dual Dueling Controllers
The Super NES controller was certainly easier on the hands than earlier Nintendo versions, so this gamer girl chose wisely. We're not quite sure why she has two of them, but kudos to her if she can handle both at the same time...
6. Level Up?
It is hard to find a tattoo that will draw more attention than this one, but what was she thinking? You can't "lvl up" with an experience bar only 1/3 full! She'll be regretting this one for a long, long time...
5. The Code
Why do so many gamers feel the need to cheat in every single game they play? The answer is unclear, but what is clear is that lots of you find it fun. Though not as fun as finding the cheat code for this particular Gameboy.
4. Triforce Twilight Princess
Zelda seems to be a popular theme among tattoo-loving geeks. While not as colorful as some Zelda tattoos we have seen, this bit of ink is one sexy little easter egg. Sure, the Triforce is supposed to show up on your hand, and it isn't exactly like the Hyrule crest, but we're certainly not complaining.
3. Galaga Reigns on Her Veins
There is something sinister about how Galaga's simple gameplay is so very addicting. This gamer seems to feel the same addiction, to the point of immortalizing it on her wrist. If she were hardcore she would have two ships in tandem, but we forgive her for this oversight.
2. Interactive Tramp Stamp
Everybody loves a nice game of pinball and this lovely lady really loves flipping out. We're not quite sure if there is special significance to their placement, but you can make out a controller button if you look closely enough. Most of the world knows pinball by the name "flipper," but alas, we are not allowed to make jokes from puns of that name, or plungers, or metal balls, or...
1. 1 Up with a Cherry on Top
Nevermind the Pac-Man dots trickling down to that last bonus prize. Cherry or not, this girl definitely earned 100 points with this tat. If not wearing your heart on your sleeve, it's good to at least have another life on your tummy. Apparently they charged extra for the smoking zapper guns back in 1988.
How far would you go to convey your desires for all things digital? Whether nerdy tattoos are for you or not, these ink expressions certainly take the cake. (though it is a lie.)
Photos thanks to GeekyTattoos, CheckOutMyInk, TattoosAndArt, TheBbps
