We're only one season into The Sopranos , so it's a bit too early to say if this particular manifestation of mob art is influencing mob life, but I think it's fair to say that no one in actual organized crime would ever want to be hooked up with Tony Soprano's crew.
Although it's too early to say if The Sopranos is influencing mob life, I don't think any member of organized crime would ever want to be linked to Tony Soprano's crew.