Guinness Rishi's Body Pays Homage to Every Country in the World
Michael Hines — May 12, 2010 — Unique
References: metro & oddstuffmagazine
Guinness Rishi is either really crazy or he just loves a good tattoo. The 67-year-old Indian man is tattooing the flags of every single country in the world on his body.
Rishi changed his first name to Guinness (odd) and already holds four world records. His face has been reserved for the six flags that he considers most important, with the rest to be added to his body in descending alphabetical order. Guinness Rishi estimates the cost to be about £12,500 when all is said and done.
Guinness Rishi, uniting the world, one tattoo at a time.
Rishi changed his first name to Guinness (odd) and already holds four world records. His face has been reserved for the six flags that he considers most important, with the rest to be added to his body in descending alphabetical order. Guinness Rishi estimates the cost to be about £12,500 when all is said and done.
Guinness Rishi, uniting the world, one tattoo at a time.
Trend Themes
1. Flag Tattoos - Tattooing flags of every country in the world on his body is a trend that could be adopted by tattoo artists globally.
2. Extreme Body Modification - Guinness Rishi's extreme body modification journey is a trend that could inspire others to push the limits of body art.
3. Personal Expression - Using the body as a canvas for personal expression and conveying messages is a trend that is likely to continue to evolve in the future.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Artist - Tattoo artists could capitalize on the trend of extreme body modification and offer unique and creative ideas for customers.
2. Travel & Tourism - Using tattoos of flags as a unique way to show appreciation for different cultures could further promote the appeal of travel and tourism industry.
3. Health & Beauty - The personal expression trend could lead to the development of new sub-industries within the larger health and beauty industry, such as specialized tattoo removal or aftercare products.
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