At this point there’s probably nothing in geekdom, no matter how arcane, that hasn’t ended up on someone’s skin. “In” someone’s skin, to be precise. From ASCII art, to xkcdcomics, to video games, to binary, to parts of your childhood you just can’t leave behind, there are entire sites like Geeky Tattoos now devoted to nerd ink.
Back in 2010 we put together our first list of the 30 best and worst Web tech tattoos. Here’s our latest compilation, including an augmented reality tattoo, HTML tags, Javascript and C++, Debian, WordPress, Google, Microsoft, RFID, QR codes, even Bill Gates’ face. If you have work that’s better, or worse, show it off in the comments.
RIP Steve Jobs
Unix commands/C++/Javascript
Microsoft
RFID
Alien Technology’s European model Gen 1 Squiggle RFID tag
Augmented Reality
Full story and video here.
Android
HTML
Networks
“I chose CCIE 4736 because I have been a Cisco Certified
Internetwork Expert for over 10 years.”
Tux
Debian
QR Code/Shotcode
WordPress
Sources: Machine gun Tux: wrightzen; Jobs, left: Cult of Mac; Jobs, right: SODAPOP; RIP toe, Geeky Tattoos; Jobs, arm: Cult of Mac; Stay hungry, wrists: Speak Truth, Breath Love; Stay hungry, arm: Gristle Tattoo; Apple/Jobs icon: gadgetpolice.com; “There is no reason”: wease.com; “One more thing”: Cult of Mac; Unix commands: Geeky Tattoos; Google It: jessversus; Powered by Google: Geeky Tattoos; Windows XP: traviscostrrr; Windows: bremiclem; Bill Gates: Big Tattoo Planet; RFID: The Loom; Augmented reality: iheartchaos.com; Android: eagyn; Android skateboard: the brand show; HTML body: iamdonte; : interbent; : interbent; CCIE: knuckletattoos.com; Tux: Sabrina Ricci; Debian arm: MicheleM_; Debian back: NiNiaX; QR code: Geeky Tattoos; ShotCode: Ad Lab; WordPress: Hugo Baeta
