1. Official vs. Unofficial Tattoos
By Lynn Theodore

2. Official : Thug rapper bad influence on our children
Official : Thug rapper bad influence on our children. Unofficial: young rapper that brought Philly back in to the hip-hop culture.

3. Official : Rebellious kids who are just trying to be “down”
Official : Rebellious kids who are just trying to be “down”. Unofficial : Life long friends who bond over tattoos.

4. Official : Un-ladylike
Official : Un-ladylike. Not beautiful Unofficial: A women with a very colorful and vibrant personality.

5. Official : He’ll never be able to have a real job
Official : He’ll never be able to have a real job. Unofficial: A free spirit.

6. Official : Not a respectable women. Takes clothes off for money
Official : Not a respectable women. Takes clothes off for money. Unofficial: Highly respected tattoo artiest and model.

7. Official : Thug, never amount to anything, deadbeat Unofficial: Owner of a successful tattoo shop that has a reality show centered around it.