A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

DATA’s Signature

Signature by Brent Spiner, made permanent at Dark Moon in Vancouver, Washington. If you’re the wearer of this, let me add a personal comment just for you: your email address was the icing on the cake! I love Trekkie tattoos.

Comments

36 responses to “DATA’s Signature”

  1. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    THAT is nifty. I like. Wonder if the bearer, too, is programmed for multiple positions and techniques … 🙂

  2. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    THAT is nifty. I like. Wonder if the bearer, too, is programmed for multiple positions and techniques … 🙂

  3. xaonon Avatar

    “Fully functional… and anatomically correct!”

  4. xaonon Avatar

    “Fully functional… and anatomically correct!”

  5. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Oh my god, I LOVE this!!! I just finished watching several episodes of TNG before deciding to check modblog for my daily dose of the unique, so this is perfect!

    I have to ask if the person got the sig at the latest con. Nice way to celebrate Star Trek’s 40th anniversary!

  6. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Oh my god, I LOVE this!!! I just finished watching several episodes of TNG before deciding to check modblog for my daily dose of the unique, so this is perfect!

    I have to ask if the person got the sig at the latest con. Nice way to celebrate Star Trek’s 40th anniversary!

  7. penski Avatar

    I never knew there were so many Trekkies on here….

    (I’m slightly scared…)

    *n

  8. penski Avatar

    I never knew there were so many Trekkies on here….

    (I’m slightly scared…)

    *n

  9. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    🙂 live long and prosper.

  10. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    🙂 live long and prosper.

  11. JaizonX Avatar

    i love this way to go!

  12. JaizonX Avatar

    i love this way to go!

  13. Saray Avatar
    Saray

    Brent Spiner is my favorite Star Trek actor. ;_;
    I’m jealous.

  14. Saray Avatar
    Saray

    Brent Spiner is my favorite Star Trek actor. ;_;
    I’m jealous.

  15. owned Avatar
    owned

    I am so jealous. I want that. 🙁 pout pout…

  16. owned Avatar
    owned

    I am so jealous. I want that. 🙁 pout pout…

  17. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Aw penski, you’re such a wiener! :p

  18. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Aw penski, you’re such a wiener! :p

  19. penski Avatar

    Yeah? Well you smell!

    Of Wee!

    And poo!

    And sick!

    *n

  20. penski Avatar

    Yeah? Well you smell!

    Of Wee!

    And poo!

    And sick!

    *n

  21. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    When people tattoo autographs, are they done straight over the original? Is it hygienic?

  22. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    When people tattoo autographs, are they done straight over the original? Is it hygienic?

  23. Nikkibunny Avatar
    Nikkibunny

    For real? Have you seen BME???

  24. Nikkibunny Avatar
    Nikkibunny

    For real? Have you seen BME???

  25. Kim Walyer Avatar

    This is my left arm tattoo, and yes he did sign it at the seattle convention about 3yrs ago, Yes I had them go right over it. I only tattoo, things I love and that are apart of me for life.

  26. Kim Walyer Avatar

    This is my left arm tattoo, and yes he did sign it at the seattle convention about 3yrs ago, Yes I had them go right over it. I only tattoo, things I love and that are apart of me for life.

  27. Kyle Avatar
    Kyle

    This is my girl….!!!!!

  28. Kyle Avatar
    Kyle

    This is my girl….!!!!!

  29. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    DATA!!!!!!!! I’m so jealous….I’d do him in a heartbeat.

  30. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    DATA!!!!!!!! I’m so jealous….I’d do him in a heartbeat.

  31. heather Avatar
    heather

    I had a newt I named DATA when I was younger…. He had yellow eyes, and moved his head in a mechanical sort of manner. DATA seemed like the only choice!

  32. heather Avatar
    heather

    I had a newt I named DATA when I was younger…. He had yellow eyes, and moved his head in a mechanical sort of manner. DATA seemed like the only choice!

  33. Brian Avatar

    Kim also has a matching combadge, which was her acknowledgement of her having an “Eternal friendship which cannot be broken”.

  34. Brian Avatar

    Kim also has a matching combadge, which was her acknowledgement of her having an “Eternal friendship which cannot be broken”.

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