Input on shirt design by RIPWASH
POSTED BY: RIPWash
UPDATED: Friday, May 7, 2010 17:35
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Originally posted by lwaves:
I'll agree that non-Browncoats won't get it, even if they've seen the show. Only real fans that remember that scene/line are gonna get it - but then I guess that applies to a lot of t-shirts.
This is very true and that's why I came to this forum to get input. I know several folks who mention they're fans of the show, but when I reference a line (even a more popular one to someone who claims to LOVE the show) it gets blank stares. I related my idea to one friend and they didn't get it, so when I explained it further, they said that only hard-core fans would recognize it and . . . well . . . that is the purpose of the shirt. Not that anyone else will get it, but for the enjoyment of the person wearing it and any true fans that might see it. I've seen shirts on Cafepress that have the actual line on there, but I'm trying to be a bit more clever. Possibly too clever for my own good.
It's funny because I recently bought (just got it yesterday, actually) a shirt that has "Abe Froman: Sausage King of Chicago" on it. I think it's hysterical, but quite a few of the people I've told about it don't get the reference.
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Originally posted by lwaves:
I'll agree that non-Browncoats won't get it, even if they've seen the show. Only real fans that remember that scene/line are gonna get it - but then I guess that applies to a lot of t-shirts.
This is very true and that's why I came to this forum to get input. I know several folks who mention they're fans of the show, but when I reference a line (even a more popular one to someone who claims to LOVE the show) it gets blank stares. I related my idea to one friend and they didn't get it, so when I explained it further, they said that only hard-core fans would recognize it and . . . well . . . that is the purpose of the shirt. Not that anyone else will get it, but for the enjoyment of the person wearing it and any true fans that might see it. I've seen shirts on Cafepress that have the actual line on there, but I'm trying to be a bit more clever. Possibly too clever for my own good.
It's funny because I recently bought (just got it yesterday, actually) a shirt that has "Abe Froman: Sausage King of Chicago" on it. I think it's hysterical, but quite a few of the people I've told about it don't get the reference.
Well if it is primarily for you and not for a general wider appeal then I say go for it. I think it's a great idea and one that is certainly different from just having a quote printed on it. You may even get folks asking about it, some may not realise it's from a show and think it's a real team!
I recognised the 'Abe Froman' line but I couldn't think where from. So I just looked it up and then it sank in.
I have a couple of t-shirts with what could be described as obscure references on and have had to explain them a couple of times.
I'd love to see the finished product when your done.
"The greatest invention ever is not the wheel. It's the second wheel." - Rich Hall
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Bumping once again! I'd REALLY like your input! I'll be posting pics of the graphics as soon as I get them.
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What's the common spelling of Wash's last name?
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I suggest you make the design the way you want it, and then open a free cafe press store and see what kind of reaction it gets.
that's how I started with one design.
now 5 years and 300 sections in my shop later....!
Shiny stuff for not a lot of coin:
www.cafepress.com/FireflyCargoBay
and www.FireflyCargoBay.com
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