Wednesday, November 7, 2007

fun with novelties


Radar has an interesting piece about what happens when one guy walks around New York City sporting some unique novelty T-shirts, all of which feature phrases unsuitable for print here.

Ah, novelty tees.

They always look so cool -- and affordable -- on store shelves, luring you to fork over a modest amount of cash for a piece of clothing that at the time seems to perfectly summarize your thoughts about life/politics/boobs.

Then you get home and realize you wouldn't be spotted dead in the shirt you just bought.

For about two years, I've had an Abercrombie & Fitch tee in my closet that features a martini glass and reads, "I need a stiff one."

Yeah, don't laugh. Please.

Here's the thing with these shirts: In 99 percent of cases, nobody will say anything if you wear them in public.

Still, there's that feeling that they're thinking witty commentary/judgment. Even if the prevailing sentiment is simply, "Why the hell did she pay $20 for that?"

What's the best -- or worst -- shirt you own, but have never worn in public?