A Florida tattoo shop, Revival Tattoo Collective in Largo, has intensified criticism by offering a 20% discount to customers who can prove they are not affiliated with the military or law enforcement. This move follows an earlier decision by the shop to refuse service to active-duty military members and veterans.
The discount offer was announced in a Sunday Facebook post, which stated, "I’ve got one as well, 20% discount on any tattoo if you can prove you’re not law enforcement or military." The post, attributed to shop founder Brady Martinson, also included the comment, "This is just giving back to people who aren’t hateful like yourselves, and can see things for what it is."
This latest announcement has drawn a strong negative reaction online, with many commenters accusing the business of hypocrisy and discrimination. Some users responded with their own discount offers for service members and first responders.
The shop first gained public attention on June 23, when a Facebook post indicated that active-duty military members and veterans would not be served. "Once again, for the slow ones, the military," the post read. "Pretty simple, if you are ex-military or currently serving, just don’t come to the shop. You will be turned away."
Fox News Digital reported that they reached out to Revival Tattoo Collective for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
In related news, a tattoo shop with the same name, Revival, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has reportedly been receiving negative online reviews. The North Carolina shop has stated that it is not related to the Florida establishment and appears to be a victim of mistaken identity.