Getting a gadget tattoo doesn’t always mean you’re sad, lonely person desperately seeking something, anything to cling to, like the Zune Guy.

Natalie “Kommodore” Thompson just loves open source—which is a real cause!—and got an Android tattoo to show her commitment. And, well, look at her.

Even if she does decide open source is the stupid in 10 years, at least all she’s got permanently etched onto her wrist is a little green robot with an adorable overbite, not a horribly ugly Mark of the Beast.[MySpace via Engadget via BBG]

Given the completely ridiculous Wii shortage that’s still ongoing, there’s obviously no shame in being somewhat off your rocker if one shows up in a nicely wrapped box. That said, there’s still no way anyone in their right mind should get this excited about receiving a $299 game console, but we can’t say we didn’t get a few laughs out of watching his celebration.

Apple’s corporate font isn’t Arial, if you catch our drift.

[Via NowhereElse]

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