Shirt Swap?

June 2, 2007 7:10 AM

My MetaFilter shirt just arrived and boy is an American "large" ever big compared to my Canadian frame. Does anyone have a "medium" that's too tight for them that they'd like to swap?
posted by furtive to MetaFilter-related at 7:10 AM (47 comments total)

If you do my email is in the profile, I'm sure we can set something up easily. The shirt is gorgeous and never been worn.
posted by furtive at 7:11 AM on June 2, 2007

I'm getting pretty tired of these veiled jabs at meatbeard and jabba and myself. We exercise, we eat sensibly, but the weight just won't come off. You people can be so cruel.
posted by cortex at 7:42 AM on June 2, 2007 [2 favorites]

What's wrooooong little girl???? Big scary Amurrican men too much fer ya to handle? :: spit :: I reckon you best move yer little whiny Canadadian ass on down here to Monnnnntana! You needs some bulkin' up. Here. Eat this side of beef. Don't mind the mooing. An' if he tries to walk away while yer eatin 'im, just punch his nose, he'll settle right on down.
posted by The Deej at 9:58 AM on June 2, 2007 [1 favorite]

Also:
A++++++ WOULD TRADE SHIRTS WITH AGAIN!!!!!!!1!!
posted by The Deej at 9:59 AM on June 2, 2007

Did you wash it a few times yet? It'll probably shrink.
posted by Eideteker at 10:02 AM on June 2, 2007

I was just about to say the same thing. Wash it in hot, hot water.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 10:09 AM on June 2, 2007

You callin' me fat? You don't know me! *snap*

I look good.

Who are you? Do I even know you?

What's your name?
Who's your daddy?
Is he rich like me?
posted by carsonb at 10:17 AM on June 2, 2007

we get the same complaint about our condoms.
posted by quonsar at 10:50 AM on June 2, 2007 [11 favorites]

It's the time of the season

for teeee shiiiirts
posted by ludwig_van at 11:13 AM on June 2, 2007 [1 favorite]

No no no!!! *I* was gonna say it first! Just wash it in hot hot hot water!
posted by The Deej at 11:23 AM on June 2, 2007

The shirt is gorgeous

We're certainly watering down that word.
posted by justgary at 11:51 AM on June 2, 2007

That's weird because my large shirt seems too small. And I'm only 5'6" and weigh 155 pounds.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 11:52 AM on June 2, 2007

" I'm only 5'6" and weigh 155 pounds."

Try a salad, tubby. Jesus.
posted by mr_crash_davis at 11:58 AM on June 2, 2007 [1 favorite]

Thats wierd. My medium shirt is just right, except for the wimpy bright color. And I'm 5'10', 160 lbs and brown-skinned - which doesn't go well with the wimpy bright color at all...you can just have my shirt for free.
posted by vacapinta at 12:00 PM on June 2, 2007

I'm not willing to ship anything but I'm actually serious.

If anyone in San Francisco wants to swap me something (in the spirit of swapmeat) they feel is worth $5-$10 for my medium Metafilter shirt, email is in profile.
posted by vacapinta at 12:22 PM on June 2, 2007

I'm not willing to ship anything but I'm actually serious.

Oops, ignore my email then.

* wipes off glasses Mr. Magoo style *
posted by jessamyn at 1:06 PM on June 2, 2007

So the shirts are good for off-size, color blind USians?
posted by Cranberry at 1:29 PM on June 2, 2007

Dear AskMe: Mine's an XL and a tag snug... and I'm Canadian! What gives?

Note: My weight is not up for discussion.

You people can be so cruel.
We can? Thanks! *Goes on pinching spree*
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 1:47 PM on June 2, 2007

My large shirt is too big...
My large shirt seems too small.
My medium shirt is just right.

How do you feel about porridge?
posted by Dave Faris at 2:03 PM on June 2, 2007 [2 favorites]

I'm 5'9 and last I checked around 150, and I wear a size medium.

What's wrong with me?

I am white, American, and from Rhode Island if that makes a difference.

Please advise.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 2:13 PM on June 2, 2007

Brisk rodgering?
posted by ludwig_van at 2:15 PM on June 2, 2007

What browser are you using, CitrusFreak?
posted by brundlefly at 2:23 PM on June 2, 2007 [2 favorites]

Consult your doctor, citrus.
posted by Catfry at 2:45 PM on June 2, 2007

And a lawyer.
posted by jmd82 at 4:08 PM on June 2, 2007

Dump the bitch now, Citrus.
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 4:08 PM on June 2, 2007 [1 favorite]

No takers eh? For those who are curious, I'm 5' 11' and 175lbs. Mediums are often too tight, but the only time large is too big is when it's a shirt from a trade show. If I don't hear any offers I'll try washing it in hot hot hot water.
posted by furtive at 4:08 PM on June 2, 2007

5'8", 148lbs right now. Mediums fit me just fine.
posted by five fresh fish at 5:05 PM on June 2, 2007

IMO, I could stand to lose about 8lbs...
posted by five fresh fish at 5:06 PM on June 2, 2007

Mine shrank a lot the first time I washed it. I thought it was going to be way too big, but it's perfect now. The color's still too bright, though.
posted by EarBucket at 5:43 PM on June 2, 2007

So this just proves that deep down, every MetaFilter thread is a FatWar™ eagerly hoping to be brought to life.
posted by Rhomboid at 5:47 PM on June 2, 2007

Furtive: Have you tried washing it normally first? I'd try that before immediately going for "hot hot" water.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 5:50 PM on June 2, 2007

And thanks for the advice guys. I'd mark them all as the best anwer but alas, wrong section.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 5:51 PM on June 2, 2007

Convert your height and weight to metric and try it on again. It should fit better, or at least hang loosely in a more logical fashion.
posted by Abiezer at 5:51 PM on June 2, 2007

Man, you guys are short.
posted by bardic at 5:58 PM on June 2, 2007

“So this just proves that deep down, every MetaFilter thread is a FatWar™ eagerly hoping to be brought to life.”

Rhomboid, I think mr_crash_davis was being ironic. I think.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 6:08 PM on June 2, 2007

If only I could convert the color...

I think I might try Rit.
posted by exlotuseater at 8:13 PM on June 2, 2007

If I had one of these shirts, I don't think I could ever see it or wear it without thinking of that guy up in the corner with the meat hovering over his shoulder.

I hope that guy goes away soon...
posted by flapjax at midnite at 10:37 PM on June 2, 2007

And I feel it, bardic. It used to be that 5'8" was average height. I think it's very likely a fair bit higher these days.
posted by five fresh fish at 7:42 AM on June 3, 2007

Don't lie to yourselves... Canadians are just as fat.
posted by Krrrlson at 9:02 AM on June 3, 2007

I've updated firefox, seen my physician, dumped the bitch, etc, and I now wearing my medium sized shirt. It all makes sense now, since apparently I'm short. Thanks bardic!

New question: Should I feel badly that my MetaFilter shirt was created using child labor? Also, I heard that the worker was paid only in avocado rolls and giftcards. Should I continue to wear my shirt with geeky pride?
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 9:07 AM on June 3, 2007

Should I feel badly that my MetaFilter shirt was created using child labor? Also, I heard that the worker was paid only in avocado rolls and giftcards. Should I continue to wear my shirt with geeky pride?
posted by CitrusFreak12

Look, those kids would have NO avocado rolls or giftcards without the shirt-work. Be proud!
posted by The Deej at 9:46 AM on June 3, 2007

New question: Should I feel badly that my MetaFilter shirt was created using child labor?

No, but you should feel bad.
posted by ludwig_van at 9:58 AM on June 3, 2007 [1 favorite]

No, but you should feel bad.

Tou-fucking-ché.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:25 AM on June 3, 2007

Guevara.
posted by cortex at 10:26 AM on June 3, 2007

I think I might try Rit.

I suggest procion dyes. Rit is for n00bs.

Scroll down for #PR 23, Cerulean Blue.
posted by oneirodynia at 12:31 PM on June 3, 2007

Sometimes the simple solutions are the best. You have McDonalds in Canada, right? Put your shirt on, sit down at your nearest McDonalds and start eating. When the short fits exactly the way you want, stop. Simple.
posted by dg at 4:39 PM on June 3, 2007 [1 favorite]

I blame your national bacon. Switch to the stripey kind, and then check back with us in a couple weeks.
posted by Atom Eyes at 8:13 AM on June 4, 2007