When 20 year old Reddit member captaincripple lost his leg in a motorcycle accident about a year ago, he asked the forum for prosthetic design suggestions and settled on a Terminator Leg theme. An amazing rendition of the classic film's aesthetic, the Terminator leg is one badass prosthetic.
Airbrushed by Brisbane artist Stuart Vimpani, the Terminator Leg not only makes what could have been a very unfortunate situation fun, it also provides some great material to pick up girls. Captaincripple's favorite line happens to be, "I'll give you 3 guesses as to why I have a limp, if you get it wrong you can buy me a drink and let me flirt with you for a while."
What do you think about the Terminator Leg?
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Artistic Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity to innovate by incorporating art and design into prosthetics. This can provide a more emotional and personal touch to an otherwise medical device.
- Theme-based Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity to innovate by offering themed prosthetics that cater to specific interests, like movies or pop culture. This can help users feel more connected to their prosthetic and give them a sense of identity.
- Humor in Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity to innovate by incorporating humor into prosthetic design. This can help users make light of their situation and provide a way to stand out and start conversations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Prosthetics Industry
- Innovative designs and features in prosthetics can help companies stand out in an industry that can be very clinical and impersonal.
- Art and Design Industry
- Incorporating art and design into prosthetics can provide opportunities for artists and designers to apply their skills to a new and unique medium.
- Entertainment Industry
- Prosthetics inspired by movies or other aspects of pop culture can create opportunities for collaboration, promotion, and merchandising between prosthetic companies and entertainment brands.
