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sekiyoku wrote:Was there cute food eating people previously? I just thought there was cute food being eaten. Or going yay!

Thanks for all the comments and votes everyone.

There are probably more, but one I remember (that was not printed) was Cho's Ice Cream Truck design from the summer derby. And I suppose his Iced Tea design in the same derby might count as well, sort of.

GigliWasAGoodMovie wrote:just remember, If this shirt doesnt get to be sold, its because of you. You andyour whiny 'im gonna' tattle' mentality. i wont be able to buy this SHIRT a shirt I wanted, and ramby will be out 1000 dollars ........... all your fault.

Also, if this shirt gets rejected, many other people get another shirt that they want, and someone else gets 1000 dollars - all thanks to him! I think that balances out just fine.

Re: Mayflower Mayhem

Really, I don't think this is a big deal right now. First of all, I definitely don't harbor any hard feelings towards Turbo for pointing this out, it's only fair, and now it's up to woot to decide. But more importantly, there are a very large number of shirts that are doing much better than this one right now that are all in contention, so the chances of this printing even in the case of no rejection are not particularly high, so rejection vs. no rejection probably won't have a big impact on the contest as a whole anyway

Re: if mac made pacman (macman)

Two wrongs don't make a right.

kyle2086 wrote:Two wrongs don't make a right.

Three lefts do.

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

another cool design, good luck

Re: Nevermind The Cello

I...need this shirt

Re: Vincent's Alternative

I knew exactly what this was the second I saw it. But I think its a great shirt anyway, regardless of themes and all that koi.

So, win now, little shirt. Spread your wings and fly into my mailbox. I has a ten dollah bill with your names on it. :D

earmuffs...smearmuffs...god, godfreyT...this rocks. i probably don't have the ya'ya's to wear this outside or the ability to out run the intolerant mobs. but dang, this is one of the smartest and most political concepts i have seen. and i think earmuffs would have made this look "cute" (which would diminish the impact). the pill makes a statement and then some. on interpretation is birth control, the other science vs. religion. either/or the interpretations say one thing: daring. GMV

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

I love the alien cherubs!

clever.

your xxx is showing. ahuhu

copyright infringement: netscape logo
possible sopyright infringement: flying windows logos (even when backyards)

copyright infringement: netscape logo
possible copyright infringement: flying windows logos (even when backyards)

TychPsych wrote:I'm going to have to disagree with you there. There are thousands of years of history in thousands of different cultures to choose from, rather than the last 200 years of US history.

1) While true, most people aren't exposed to other cultures much, if at all. The topics they know about are recent, U.S.-related topics. Or other really famous cultures here (like Rome and Britain).

2) There are just as many idiots in all other political parties as the republican.
3) Trisomy 21 is my favorite retardation!

you might want to re-sub so the color of the shirt is only one color. might get booted due to either to many colors or not printable.

Re: If math was easy....

Brilliant, love it and would have bought it. Fantastic!

Why isn't he playing the cello left handed?

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

*cough* tentacle snuffleupagus *cough*

GMV :D

eHalcyon wrote:Out of curiosity, how many people would recognize Van Gogh's portrait? I wouldn't, but I'm uncultured. XP

I didn't.
I also didn't recognize Kurt Cobain in the other one.

AlphaBitch wrote:earmuffs...smearmuffs...god, godfreyT...this rocks. i probably don't have the ya'ya's to wear this outside or the ability to out run the intolerant mobs. but dang, this is one of the smartest and most political concepts i have seen. and i think earmuffs would have made this look "cute" (which would diminish the impact). the pill makes a statement and then some. on interpretation is birth control, the other science vs. religion. either/or the interpretations say one thing: daring. GMV

Thank you, AlphaB.

There is a lot tied up in this. And I said very plainly in my opening comment that I was going for full-bore controversy. I had issues of choice, of womens' position within Christianity and indeed the implications of what science does to religious canon and mythology in mind. And a history without the Christ? I cannot even begin to fully imagine how much that would change.

It has fascinated me to see how the comments have ranged (here and in the derby forum thread) from people guardedly pointing out that the Bible isn't history to refutations of the efficacy of the pill in the face of god's omnipotence.

I'm honestly really enjoying the comments. ALL of them.

I really appreciate your comments, and agree that it will take a brave soul to wear or display this. And I most certainly will be having this produced post-derby, as it's a foregone conclusion that it's not going to win. And that's fine by me. I think I may do it as a poster too.

If you're interested (or bored) - you can follow-up post-derby by visiting by deviantArt gallery (linked at the bottom of my signature).

Re: Nevermind The Cello

Copo wrote:I didn't.
I also didn't recognize Kurt Cobain in the other one.

Actually, I didn't either. Along with being mostly ignorant of classical art and literature, I'm also woefully detached from the mainstream music scene.

If this wins, it will become the first item I woot, and then I can vote. I like this shirt.

AdderXYU wrote:The trick to art is, if you can't do it yourself, figure out who can. You really brought this to life brilliantly. Hope the voters are as pleased as I am with it.

Definitely a wonderful execution of an awesome idea. Got my vote, Loopy.

eHalcyon wrote:Actually, I didn't either. Along with being mostly ignorant of classical art and literature, I'm also woefully detached from the mainstream music scene.

I wouldn't even recognize artists that I like. I never know what anyone looks like. I even live in the "live music capital of the world."
Not that I have anything against Nirvana, only heard a couple of their songs and didn't think they were bad. Just never got into them.

Re: Original Sin Avoided

I like how they'll reject movie references as non-history, but a tv reference is in the top 4, and biblical references are apparently 'historical'. Not that I don't like the design, I'm just saying...

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

Drak! Oh ym this is freaking sweet...

GigliWasAGoodMovie wrote:blah blah blah, more blabber from the dickish fool who has to police the internetz.

just remember, If this shirt doesnt get to be sold, its because of you. You andyour whiny 'im gonna' tattle' mentality. i wont be able to buy this SHIRT a shirt I wanted, and ramby will be out 1000 dollars ........... all your fault.

its no wonder people hate you here, because your a dickish fool. you prob were the kid who told the teacher when other kids did stuff wrong. you just cost a guy money and i hope you feel bad about itt.

If you want people to take you serious here and listen to your point, you might first want to try expanding your vocabulary. You sound like the little kid who, after learning his first "adult" word, quickly learns he is not allowed to use it at home so he uses it constantly when mom and dad aren't around to hear him, to make himself feel big.
However, in this case, you are simply wrong, and no amount of whining is going to change that.

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

Reminds me a little of spaghetti monster (which I find amusing). Great job, Drakxxx

Re: What if Antarctica drifted north...

This probably will get rejected, but I urge you to save this for another derby. I'm sure it will fit into a theme someday. I'd love to wear this shirt.

Re: Washington's Values

i must have this!

Re: Joan of Arc - Righteous Indignation

Wow, the effects are awesome. Great design!

Absurd and great.. but grass is the worst shirt color I can imagine. It ruined my poor pocket dino shirt I ordered and never ever ever wear.

lauraglynn wrote:love it and it has my vote. My daughter has already put in a request for a shirt.

One complaint. Every time I look it I get the dern Gilligan's Theme song in my head!

This.

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

I love this utterly and completely. The concept, colors, detail and design blow me away. You are mad talented, and you are easily one of my favorite artists here. I need a Drakxxx shirt to complete my collection of awesome.

dina1234 wrote:there are at least 15 dinosaur pictures in this derby. is it really possible that this is among the best three t-shirt designs relating an alternate history? of the (very) few shirts that actually do relate anything remotely historical (dinosaurs surviving and joining the communist party is not one of those) clearly started with the "artist" googling "history," finding a famous photograph and changing the colors of the flag - or something along those unoriginal lines. sadly, even those shirts are superior to any shirt claiming to alternate history by imagining dinosaurs doing human things. this entire derby failed miserably because of a total lack of historical knowledge and creativity. this is laziness and ignorance at its worst.

I think charges of ignorance might be a little bit harsh. People are free to design whatever they want, it's up the voter. Many of the shirts look cool at first glance, especially with the titles but when I think about explaining why Kurt Cobain is playing a cello I'm less inclined to buy the shirt.

I think there are a few standout shirts that really do present interesting/creative alternative histories like Van Gogh cutting off a different limb, witches being welcomed in Salem, and especially the turkey being chosen over the eagle. That said I don't think that there's anything wrong with silly t-shirts with interesting situations, however ridiculous. Columbus + Gilligan obviously had no chance of happening as one is fictional, but it makes for an entertaining shirt. More importantly it doesn't need explaining, you just look at it and smile.

needs more dinosaurs.

this rules, very funny

Re: Dinosaurs Who Are Communist for Some Reason

Holy koi, this better win. Best. Shirt. Ever.