Anonymous
09/06/2025 23:18
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
Really too bad, Blake is who pierced both of my daughters' ears.
Anonymous
09/06/2025 23:17
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
Per Google:
In June 2024, a former employee at the Arlington, Virginia piercing studio CraigPokesU, spoke out on TikTok and other social media platforms, alleging misconduct by the owner, Craig Unglesbee. The employee, Blake Williams, claimed that Unglesbee engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior, including gaslighting and making unwanted sexual advances toward staff members.
The employee's allegations
Workplace harassment: Williams, a long-time employee, claimed the owner created a hostile work environment.
Unwanted contact: Williams alleged Unglesbee made inappropriate and unwelcome sexual advances.
Gaslighting: The employee accused Unglesbee of psychological manipulation and gaslighting to maintain control over staff.
Further developments
Online reviews: The controversy brought a surge of public scrutiny to the business, with online review sites like Yelp filling with both supportive and critical comments.
Staff departures: Following the allegations, several other employees left the company.
Public response: The allegations sparked outrage online, particularly among followers of Williams' TikTok channel, where the initial claims were made.
Studio's response
CraigPokesU has not publicly commented on the allegations, but the owner reportedly defended his actions in interactions with Williams and other staff.
The studio continues to operate and receive both positive and negative reviews from customers.
In June 2024, a former employee at the Arlington, Virginia piercing studio CraigPokesU, spoke out on TikTok and other social media platforms, alleging misconduct by the owner, Craig Unglesbee. The employee, Blake Williams, claimed that Unglesbee engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior, including gaslighting and making unwanted sexual advances toward staff members.
The employee's allegations
Workplace harassment: Williams, a long-time employee, claimed the owner created a hostile work environment.
Unwanted contact: Williams alleged Unglesbee made inappropriate and unwelcome sexual advances.
Gaslighting: The employee accused Unglesbee of psychological manipulation and gaslighting to maintain control over staff.
Further developments
Online reviews: The controversy brought a surge of public scrutiny to the business, with online review sites like Yelp filling with both supportive and critical comments.
Staff departures: Following the allegations, several other employees left the company.
Public response: The allegations sparked outrage online, particularly among followers of Williams' TikTok channel, where the initial claims were made.
Studio's response
CraigPokesU has not publicly commented on the allegations, but the owner reportedly defended his actions in interactions with Williams and other staff.
The studio continues to operate and receive both positive and negative reviews from customers.
Anonymous
09/06/2025 23:16
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
Anonymous wrote:The post on the Arlington Facebook page also has screenshots with more details. I got a totally weird vibe, even though everyone boasts that the guy asks for a consent from the children, when we took our DD there years ago.
Tell us more!
Anonymous
09/06/2025 22:41
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
Anonymous wrote:It sounds like some disgruntled employee is trying to take the place down.
Because some of us didn't have a good experience there?
Anonymous
09/06/2025 14:47
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
The post on the Arlington Facebook page also has screenshots with more details. I got a totally weird vibe, even though everyone boasts that the guy asks for a consent from the children, when we took our DD there years ago.
Anonymous
09/06/2025 14:44
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
Anonymous wrote:It sounds like some disgruntled employee is trying to take the place down.
I hear you, but if you look on that employees personal page, there are a handful of other former employees who are like thank you for speaking out on our behalf.
Anonymous
09/06/2025 14:08
Subject: Craigs pokes u for a nervous kid?
My kids went to Craig's years ago, but I've heard Rowan is great.