[this is good] t-shirt

March 4, 2005 6:40 PM

Heh.
posted by keswick to MetaFilter-Related at 6:40 PM (66 comments total)

The stuffed dog got one too. :(
posted by mathowie (staff) at 6:47 PM on March 4, 2005

Sold out. Do you have to be an A-lister to get one? ;)
posted by keswick at 6:49 PM on March 4, 2005

Heh.

On a side note did anyone else see that Dell commercial where the "customer" asks the tech support guy whether he's available on a series of holidays (including Bastille Day) and the tech support guy says "yes" than the customer asks "Do you like pancakes? I like pancakes with butter and syrup?"

That freaked me out.
posted by jonmc at 6:52 PM on March 4, 2005

Hee. I so want one of those.
posted by Space Kitty at 6:53 PM on March 4, 2005

Couldn't you just make your own via cafepress? There's no way in hell [this is good] is copyrighted.
posted by Ryvar at 6:57 PM on March 4, 2005

Yeah, it's a cool shirt... but sold out? It wouldn't take these guys to recreate one.
posted by Eamon at 6:57 PM on March 4, 2005

Neighborhoodies will make a shirt saying whatever (if the original run for this is sold out).
posted by Tlogmer at 6:57 PM on March 4, 2005

That freaked me out.

no shit. it gave me the willies. anyway, where can I get a shirt?
posted by matteo at 6:57 PM on March 4, 2005

Yeah, what Ryvar said. And now Tlogmer. DIY!
posted by Eamon at 6:58 PM on March 4, 2005

Sold out from where? WTF is going on here!!!11!!1!
posted by Quartermass at 6:58 PM on March 4, 2005

That freaked me out.

It was a pretty creepy commercial all around. I will not say anything about that being REAL stalking

Funny, though.
posted by Ryvar at 7:00 PM on March 4, 2005

no shit. it gave me the willies

Did anyone ever investigate the backstory on that? I figure it has to be some mefite or lurker who works at an ad agency.

Let's find out which one and go there with torches and pitchforks.
posted by jonmc at 7:01 PM on March 4, 2005

Torches and pitchforks while dressed in [this is good] t-shirts that weren't bought from The Man. Yeah.
posted by Ryvar at 7:05 PM on March 4, 2005

Yeah, man. It's always been a dream of mine to lead an angry (preferably drunken) mob.
posted by jonmc at 7:07 PM on March 4, 2005

You've got legions of us here jon - say the word.
posted by Quartermass at 7:20 PM on March 4, 2005

A riot is an ugly thing.
posted by yhbc at 7:21 PM on March 4, 2005

And occasionaly an ugly thing is a riot. It's a circle of life type of deal.

Still no explanation on that Dell ad.

*taps foot*
posted by jonmc at 7:22 PM on March 4, 2005

Sorry for the completely random question, but Ryvar mentioned the ever-present Cafe Press. I've never bought from them, and now I'm curious: is their quality actually any good? I just assumed they made cheapo shirts that are good for a wear or two, not for high quality, regular wear levels. How good is their stuff?
posted by Bugbread at 7:24 PM on March 4, 2005

[ will make sad puppydog eyes in exchange for some very kind person getting me a fipi account, for which I will be temporarily but sincerely grateful ]
posted by Asparagirl at 7:25 PM on March 4, 2005

I am getting my blue [this is good] tee soon. I love knowing the first rule.
posted by riffola at 7:32 PM on March 4, 2005

Oh, Jon...you plaid-clad rabble rouser...you know I'd follow you anywhere. (Well, almost anywhere. I'm still not sure about that deep-fried candy experiment thing...but if we're a drunken mob, then I'm sure it will seem like a good idea.) ;)
posted by dejah420 at 7:32 PM on March 4, 2005

A riot is an ugly thing.

Vandalism: As beautiful as a rock in a cop's face.
posted by keswick at 7:40 PM on March 4, 2005

I am getting my blue [this is good] tee soon. I love knowing the first rule.

I'm not, because although I do know the first rule, I'm also obsessively frugal.

Well, my wife is, anyway.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 8:06 PM on March 4, 2005

The stuffed dog got one too. :(

Shouldn't you be happy for me? I worked hard for that shirt!
posted by daveadams at 8:10 PM on March 4, 2005

I want the "[MI]" briefs.
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 10:22 PM on March 4, 2005

I don't know if I'd buy a [this is good] shirt, but I would certainly pick up a set of [MI] boxers.
posted by sbutler at 11:01 PM on March 4, 2005

me too. :))
posted by dabitch at 12:43 AM on March 5, 2005

only the cool kids get one. it's sort of like a secret cabal. except we have t-shirts. and it's not much of a secret.

i'm kind of sad to hear matt didn't get one tho.
posted by boogah at 1:32 AM on March 5, 2005

'IANAL' t-shirts would not go over quite as well with the secondary reading ('I-ANAL'...that's not good for boys or girls!).
posted by rooftop secrets at 2:14 AM on March 5, 2005

Upon actually seeing that posted, I have to apologize for it and pledge to do less late-night, hung-drunk posting. And I also want IANAL to be my username...
posted by rooftop secrets at 2:16 AM on March 5, 2005

Yeah, man. It's always been a dream of mine to lead an angry (preferably drunken) mob.

*raises glass*

*realizes he doesn't own a pitchfork*

*but I do have a plastic spatula, a utility knife and no regard for personal saftey*

I'm there!
posted by Cyrano at 2:44 AM on March 5, 2005

Heh.

I bought TWO.

And I'm not even a C-List blogger.
posted by briank at 5:14 AM on March 5, 2005

Make Your Own ! Get yourself some iron-on paper, and make your own [this is good], or [MI] shirt or whatever. Extra cheap goodness...free !
posted by lobstah at 5:51 AM on March 5, 2005

two years ago i had to try and explain the [this might be offensive] sticker on my vaio to denver airport security.
posted by heather at 5:51 AM on March 5, 2005

What's an A-lister? Sorry to be off-topic. I honestly never got that.
posted by Kleptophoria! at 6:35 AM on March 5, 2005

I think it's someone that's been at something so long, it has ceased to matter whether or not they're still good at it.
posted by nthdegx at 6:39 AM on March 5, 2005

Sorry for the completely random question, but Ryvar mentioned the ever-present Cafe Press. I've never bought from them, and now I'm curious: is their quality actually any good?

Nope. It's stiff iron-on stuff. The original (accept no substitutes!) [this is good] shirt is silkscreened.
posted by redfoxtail at 6:46 AM on March 5, 2005

there is no a-list.
posted by heather at 6:50 AM on March 5, 2005

I have a friend that has a screen printing company, I've emailed him and asked what the bare-bones price would be (he'll do it for little or no profit for me most of the time)

I'll let you know what he says.
posted by Hands of Manos at 6:58 AM on March 5, 2005

Will he do it for no profit for 200 shirts? :)
posted by graventy at 7:55 AM on March 5, 2005

The so-called "A-List" is just me, Jorn, and a bunch of johnny-come-lately types.
posted by majick at 8:00 AM on March 5, 2005

rooftop secrets: ('I-ANAL'...that's not good for boys or girls!).

Actually, for some of us...
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 8:11 AM on March 5, 2005

The [MI] should be reserved for underwear.
posted by jimfl at 9:04 AM on March 5, 2005

And they should come in blue, green and grey!

What about a [!] shirt ... or underwear for that matter?
posted by tinamonster at 9:41 AM on March 5, 2005

I think it's someone that's been at something so long, it has ceased to matter whether or not they're still good at it.

Oh, SNAP!
posted by keswick at 10:45 AM on March 5, 2005

If they've been around long enough, hookers, old buildings, and bloggers will get respect.

I wouldn't recommend selling 'who wants pancakes?' baby doll tees.
posted by Arch Stanton at 11:01 AM on March 5, 2005

how about a


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shirt?
Incidently, this might be a good small revenue stream for mefi, we started doing this at a community blog and it has gone over pretty well, I <3 my perfectduluthday shirt
posted by edgeways at 11:01 AM on March 5, 2005

The [MI] should be reserved for underwear.

Yes, but what about (NSFW)?
posted by pitchblende at 11:06 AM on March 5, 2005

lobstah: [boog si shit] ?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 11:14 AM on March 5, 2005

Woo I got my blue [this is good] tee today!
posted by riffola at 11:15 AM on March 5, 2005

LOL DrJohnEvans...I just pre-reversed it so when it gets ironed-on it will be right... although, [boog si shit] might be a better alternative. I never saw that one coming !
posted by lobstah at 1:24 PM on March 5, 2005

A lightly edited alternative, I should point out.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 3:22 PM on March 5, 2005

I want a t-shirt that says "I'll see you in MetaTalk, asshole."

That'd be so awesome.
posted by graventy at 3:55 PM on March 5, 2005

Dude, graventy, nice idea.
posted by NickDouglas at 5:07 PM on March 5, 2005

Matt should add it to the MeFi cafepress stuff.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 5:23 PM on March 5, 2005

Totally random, but I know the Dell guy in the ad. I've never discussed MetaFilter or pancakes with him though, to my knowledge...
posted by web-goddess at 9:15 PM on March 5, 2005

Matt should add it to the MeFi cafepress stuff.

or you could just make it yourself and buy it at 'cost'
posted by angry modem at 12:45 AM on March 6, 2005

More colorful ideas for panties/briefs:

[closed]

[!]

YMMV

IANAL
(means: I like anal)
posted by scarabic at 12:52 AM on March 6, 2005

i'd have to say you're a pretty big dork if you wear a website t-shirt. except maybe if you have a suprnova shirt.
posted by angry modem at 1:46 AM on March 6, 2005

"except maybe if you have a suprnova shirt"

In which case, you're a super-humongous-giganto dork.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 2:44 AM on March 6, 2005

graventy ...a DIY just for You !
posted by lobstah at 4:36 AM on March 6, 2005

i got mine!
posted by adampsyche at 5:49 AM on March 6, 2005

In which case, you're a super-humongous-giganto dork.

no, that would be someone named Keith Mellis wearing a '[this is good]' t-shirt while he fumbles his way through a coffee shop trying to look like he's 'in the know'
posted by angry modem at 8:39 AM on March 6, 2005

One more thing to add to the list of "Things Absalom Wants And Cannot Have."
posted by absalom at 9:18 AM on March 6, 2005

Sweeet. Thanks, lobstah!
posted by graventy at 11:54 AM on March 6, 2005

The [MI] should be reserved for underwear.
posted by jimfl at 9:04 AM PST on March 5 [!]

It depends on your physique, I suppose.
posted by orange swan at 5:04 PM on March 6, 2005