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Is it just us, or are famous people being a lot more edgy these days? Following Oscar winner Cate Blanchett's visit to legendary Sunset tattoo shop Shamrock Social Club earlier this week, yesterday Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover star (and social media sensation) Chrissy Teigan got pricked at Prix Body Piercing on the same strip. She posted a video of her experience on Instagram, looking pretty terrified. [Instagram; Previously]