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.

A Prayer for a Droid

Here’s something nice and nerdy to round out today.  Ross Turpin from Star Crossed Tattoo in Hong Kong created this image of C-3PO’s hands paying.  Now my Star Wars-fu isn’t always up to par, but I don’t recall anyone actually praying to the force.  Maybe Droids have their own religion, with Asimov’s laws serving as their commandments.

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14 responses to “A Prayer for a Droid”

  1. zaby09 Avatar
    zaby09

    I kind of know that the droid hands in prayer may offend old people and idiots…. People are going to soon realize that Star Wars is almost a proxy religion in its self now… if gays can marry Droids can have souls… we live in the future now so lets pray it will be fun.

  2. zaby09 Avatar
    zaby09

    I kind of know that the droid hands in prayer may offend old people and idiots…. People are going to soon realize that Star Wars is almost a proxy religion in its self now… if gays can marry Droids can have souls… we live in the future now so lets pray it will be fun.

  3. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    that photo is upside-down….

  4. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    that photo is upside-down….

  5. Mithi Avatar
    Mithi

    Nice tattoo, although I am with Kara Thrace on this one: “I don’t think the gods answer the prayers of toasters.” … 🙂

  6. Mithi Avatar
    Mithi

    Nice tattoo, although I am with Kara Thrace on this one: “I don’t think the gods answer the prayers of toasters.” … 🙂

  7. meow Avatar
    meow

    you honestly don’t see the religion in star wars?? have you seen darth maul?

    there’s even a wiki article about it
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_and_religion_in_Star_Wars

  8. meow Avatar
    meow

    you honestly don’t see the religion in star wars?? have you seen darth maul?

    there’s even a wiki article about it
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_and_religion_in_Star_Wars

  9. Rob Avatar

    Religion yes, deities no.

    “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.”

  10. Rob Avatar

    Religion yes, deities no.

    “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.”

  11. meow Avatar
    meow

    yeah but that’s a Han Solo quote. that totally doesn’t count.

  12. meow Avatar
    meow

    yeah but that’s a Han Solo quote. that totally doesn’t count.

  13. captaindusty Avatar
    captaindusty

    c-3p0s hands are paying? very nice work

  14. captaindusty Avatar
    captaindusty

    c-3p0s hands are paying? very nice work

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