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Finally it seems as though Dizzle has pulled himself together. But even though he successfully tattooed his friend’s foot, there’s still no way I would ever allow him to tattoo me. He just has such a weird attitude about it all….like he doesn’t really care.

Actions always speak louder than words. And he can cry his little heart out forever on how he’s really serious about being a tattoo artist and how he really wants to make it in the industry, and if they could just see what he’s all about he’d show them. But seriously - the dude seems like an idiot.

Maybe everyone should build a house once in a while…maybe that’s something that everyone should try once in their lives.

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Personally it seems as though the other people in the shop are a bit jealous of her. Obviously she’s more beautiful than all the other ones there…and her art work is pretty awesome. And of course she’s going to be trying to keep in constant contact with her friends and family back home, because she just moved to a new city all on her own. She’s obviously going to be quite homesick.

She carries herself as a true artist…constantly drawing, taking the time to learn new skills.

I really hope she lasts…she has a great deal of talent. Honestly, she should be the one apprenticing at that shop instead of Dizzle!

As for Joey, on the other hand, he was worried as hell before he passed the test then he was super over-confident. It doesn’t really matter how good the dude is…if his attitude stinks then so does he.

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I tried to imagine what it would be like if my parents ever met Dizzle. My mother would probably just stare him up and down and ask him a billion questions about his religious background and my father would turn to me and ask really loudly in his thick, Italian accent, “Why you want to go out with this boy? Why?”

When the girl’s parents asked him on the show if there was going to be liquor at the party she immediately started saying no, absolutely not while he sort of stumbled on his words saying, “Uhhh….not to my knowledge….” I think if I ever met Dizzle in real life he would irritate the crap out of me!

Anyway the girl was way too good for him and she probably just went out with him to get on the show. I mean what girl would actually go out with Dizzle?

How it is possible that someone would actually pay $150 for a photo of Dizzle in a dress boggles my mind. First of all, the guy is a complete moron. He is in serious need of a haircut, and that poor new receptionist is totally being too nice to him.

I predict that he will never make it as a serious tattoo artist, and he should stop bothering that nice new receptionist.

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But I am kind of glad no one bought the huge photo of Rose she was trying to sell. Maybe the chick is cool, but not cool enough to spend $700 on a photo of her ass.

On a more serious note, congrats to Joey for landing a spot tattooing in the shop…he seems like a mellow guy, so hopefully that will even out the drama that seems to take over that place. However, I think the guy he tattooed is nuts for getting a huge tattoo of the shop’s logo on his thigh.

What for? To look back and think, “ahhhh….what a great tattoo shop?”

The design was simple, easy, and completely lacking detail. Not the best piece to show off your skills, in my opinion.

You’ve been cleared to go behind the scenes at Las Vegas’ wildest tattoo parlor. Don’t worry - it won’t hurt a bit! A&E NETWORK’S NEW REAL LIFE SERIES “INKED”

NEW YORK, JUNE 24, 2005 - Celebrity chic meets outrider art when an unpredictable mix of rock stars, celebrity VIPs, locals and tourists visit Vegas’ first casino tattoo parlor, in A&E Network’s new real life series INKED, premiering on Wednesday, July 20 with back-to-back episodes, 9 and 9:30PM/8 and 8:30C. It’s sure to get under your skin.

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Every body has a story. Set on the cutting edge of anything-goes Las Vegas, INKED takes a real-life look at the pioneering Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company. Each week, in back-to-back episodes, we follow founder and freestyle motocross champ Carey Hart as he caters to high-profile clients while also managing his staff of temperamental artists, all within the glamorous confines of the Palms Casino Resort. Carey opened the shop in 2004 and now runs it with co-owner Thomas Pendleton, who has been tattooing since he was fourteen. Thomas is sure the shop will be a huge success, but he worries that his employees are “stuck on stupid.”

Meet the employees:

DIZZLE runs errands, sweeps the floors, and is eager to become shop apprentice. Hazed nonstop by mentor Thomas, Dizzle is eventually allowed to start training. Step No. 1: Tattooing designs on grapefruits, because citrus peel shares many of the characteristics of human skin.

CLARK is one of H&H’s senior artists. Years ago, Clark lost an eye in an accident and now he wears an ominous patch. He’s confident that his lack of three-dimensional perspective makes him a better artist. Clark’s loyal clients seem to agree. They fly in from all over the world for his custom inks.

QUINN is the sexy 20-something California blonde receptionist. Quinn’s questionable work ethic stirs up constant tension.

BIG E is a massive Samoan whose gentle touch surprises clients.

MONICA is the shop manager, whose fling with Thomas is threatening the parlor’s future.

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Following are descriptions of the premiere episodes:

CHANGE OF HART

Wednesday July 20th at 9PM/ 8C It’s been several months since the grand opening of Hart & Huntington and the shop’s owners have had enough of each other. Hart wants to keep the shop open but Huntington isn’t playing nice. If Hart and Huntington can’t settle their differences, the shop will be shuttered.

PULL IT TOGETHER, DIZZLE

Wednesday July 20th at 9:30PM/8:30C Dizzle, the shop helper and resident goofball, has made the decision to become a tattoo artist and the first step on that path is getting an apprenticeship. But apprenticing under Thomas and Clark won’t be easy. These guys earned their ink the hard way and they’re not about to just hand Dizzle the needle.

Nancy Dubuc and Neil A. Cohen are the A&E Executive Producers. Gregg Backer, Jeff Bowler, and Matt Ginsburg serve as executive producers. INKED is produced by Fox TV Studios in association with Foglight Entertainment for A&E Network.

About A&E Network

Now reaching more than 88 million homes, A&E Network brings viewers the Art of EntertainmentTM through a unique combination of three genres – The Art of Biography, The Art of Documentary, and The Art of Drama. A brand synonymous with excellence in television, A&E Network offers a diverse mix of programming ranging from critically acclaimed original series and movies, to innovative documentaries, to the Emmy Award-winning BIOGRAPHY® series, to dramatic specials, feature film presentations, and contemporary performances. In 2004, A&E Network holds the distinct record for the most Primetime Emmy nominations (24) for a basic cable network. Premiering in July 2005 are the real life series: Inked, which will take viewers to the craft’s cutting edge at Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company, Vegas’ first casino tattoo parlor; and Criss Angel Mindfreak, “a master of shock as much as illusion” who transcends tradition and moves into a new brand of modern mysticism, exhibiting mystery on the stage, on the street and in his public. Also set to debut in 2005, Being…, executive produced by Mick Jagger, giving viewers an exclusive, all-access pass into the lives of today’s most popular and fascinating people. The 2005 schedule also includes a host of topical and timely documentary specials under the A&E Indie Films including Murderball and Rock School and a quarterly series titled Movie Real, bringing viewers the true stories behind the topics of Hollywood’s biggest releases. Great drama also remains the heart of the A&E Network brand with upcoming original movies such as Knights of the South Bronx. Returning real-life series in 2005 include Dog The Bounty Hunter, Growing Up Gotti, Intervention, Airline, Family Plots and The First 48.

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