Ep 8. Ink My Oosik

Ink Master is a reality TV series that focuses on tattoo artists competing against each other in various challenges to determine who is the best in the trade. Season 5, Episode 8 of Ink Master is titled "Ink My Oosik."

The episode begins with a Quick Fire Challenge, where the artists are asked to create a black and grey tattoo design based on a flag that represents their home state. The contestants have to impress the judges with their creativity and artistic skills to avoid getting eliminated from the competition.

After the Quick Fire Challenge, the contestants are introduced to their Elimination Challenge, which involves tattooing an oosik tattoo. An oosik is the bone found inside the male walrus' reproductive organ. The contestants have to create a tattoo design that impresses the judges while also incorporating the unique shape of the oosik bone. The judges critique the design and the technical elements of the tattoos, and ultimately, one contestant is eliminated from the competition.

Throughout the episode, we see the competitive nature of the contestants as they strive to be named the best tattoo artist in the competition. There are plenty of moments where the artists struggle with the challenge, as tattooing an oosik bone is not an easy task. The judges provide feedback to the artists, encouraging them to step up their game and do better in order to move forward in the competition.

This episode also includes a heartwarming moment when one of the contestants gets emotional while working on his tattoo. He explains that he’s putting all his pain and heartache into his tattoo to honor the memory of his deceased son. The judges acknowledge his emotional journey and commend him for his bravery and talent.

As the contestants work on their tattoos, tensions rise, and we see some of the artists clashing with one another. One of the artists expresses his frustration at his fellow competitors and their lack of knowledge in tattooing. He explains that it's difficult to work in an environment where people don't have the technical skills necessary for the competition.

The end of the episode concludes with the judges announcing the winner of the challenge and the elimination of one of the contestants. This episode of Ink Master is full of drama, tension, and emotional moments, but it's ultimately a showcase of the talent and skills of the tattoo artists in the competition.