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Shenorock wrote:e^(i*pi)+1=0

No rounding required! ;)

Ah, but what values are you using for e and pi? They are both non-terminating so you HAVE to round at some point when you use either value in a calculation, if you want an actual number without keeping the representative symbols.

Re: What if Washington Could Tell a Lie?

To clarify my earlier comnment:

I don't see an alternate history here. First of all, the deal with GW telling the truth to his father is unsubstatiated. Second, how does this picture show him lying?

matthematical wrote:this shirt is clever...but should be rejected, it clearly uses one of van gho's paintings as a reference, which caused so many other entries to go down. (it doesn't matter if the person died decades ago, Einstein was rejected for example). However, if it doesn't get rejected i may end up buying this shirt, so i kind of hope it doesn't.

It's no single painting.
Part of its cleverness is that it combines at least four separate authentic references and in a way that the artist himself would have rendered yet another self-portrait had he put an eye out.

I think it's ingenious and needs to stay in the fog.

mjc613 wrote:To clarify my earlier comnment:

I don't see an alternate history here. First of all, the deal with GW telling the truth to his father is unsubstatiated. Second, how does this picture show him lying?

If he wasn't lying he'd not be holding the axe behind his back, for a start.

Re: Japan's Defense (repost)

What a jerky rejector. >:[

viper88c wrote:ummmm I'm sensing some hate towards Japanese people from almost everyone here! (awkward turtle....:|) did you have to call us Japs! I mean come on! ahuhu.

No kidding. "Makes my insides churn"? Give me a break. The thought of us killing millions of civilians and screwing up anyone else who lives there in the future with a single freaking drop makes *my* insides churn, and that wasn't just a t-shirt.

I can't tell if this is red or cranberry either. A little help, anyone? Not that it matters that much, it still has my vote. I just want to know.

Reaper621 wrote:My nephew is less than a month old, and I'd be willing to bet he could draw better than this, and most likely something more clever as well.

That's kinda harsh guy, I'm not a huge fan but I think it's just part of the style - I just wish the bottom guy's body wasn't grey

Thanks, dude. I was actually kind of disappointed you hadn't commented! I thought, "Well, I think this is one of my best efforts, but if the Adder thinks it's not even comment-worthy, then I'm a little out of touch..."

Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for helping the world make sense again. ;)

I'm going to actually post two more designs to Threadless some time this week, so keep your eyes and ears open (I'll be sure to plaster the message boards here, of course)

kdubbs29 wrote:Considering that mine, and several others were DQ'd for having fictional characters, I don't know why this one isn't suffering the same fate. That being said, I personally think that this shirt, as well as other rejected shirts featuring fictional events should be allowed. Woot needs to be more explicit with their rules, and more consistent with their rejections.

The title doesn't say anything about Gilligan's Island, just says seven stranded castaways. Unless you are familiar with Gilligan's Island, I don't think it would be the first thought to pop into somebody's head. I didn't know it was "supposed" to be the cast of Gilligan's Island. I thought it was just seven dudes. I think Edgar is getting by because he doesn't specify who the seven people are. He lets people infer it.

iris420 wrote:I can't tell if this is red or cranberry either. A little help, anyone? Not that it matters that much, it still has my vote. I just want to know.

Looks red to me. Cranberry is somewhat darker.

Re: If Tell Saved Newton (re-sub)

Awww, my first rejection. Does that mean I get to be in your club now guys?

Josephus wrote:I thought Franklin put the key on there to attract the lightning?
-it would still go down the wet string and electrocute him.

He did put the key on the string to attract the lightning. In the alternate history version, it didn't work out that way.

This design is not a comment on the scientific accuracy of the experiment, or a debate about whether or not it would ever work. It's just a simple joke... Ben failed and he got struck by lightning. (it sounds a tad morbid when I say it like that)
I just wanted to spark the thought "what if?"

Re: Ahead of it's time...

peppersagooddog wrote:this lil dude better get an HM.

The way lil' dude's moving up, he may get more than that.

kingnothing42 wrote:He did put the key on the string to attract the lightning. In the alternate history version, it didn't work out that way.

This design is not a comment on the scientific accuracy of the experiment, or a debate about whether or not it would ever work. It's just a simple joke... Ben failed and he got struck by lightning. (it sounds a tad morbid when I say it like that)
I just wanted to spark the thought "what if?"

He actually never conducted such an experiment, with the key to attract lightning and all. I can't remember exactly, but I think it was more along the lines of sending a kite up to collect electrical charge BEFORE lightning began. It wasn't so much to prove that lightning was electricity as it was to show that the atmosphere could carry a charge.

Or something like that.

frostylizzard wrote:I always love your work, BootsBoots. Knew this was yours even before clicking on it; sad you do not win more often. :/

P.s. Supported you...mainly because I *really* want that shirt. =P

Aha! So you are one of the mystery supporters! ::Gasp!::
(Thanks so much, Frosty, I really appreciate the support. I really do.)

not really what i was expecting for alternate history, but cool all the same

Re: Dinohuman Awe

This is far, far too adorable not to vote for

iris420 wrote: I think Edgar is getting by because he doesn't specify who the seven people are. He lets people infer it.

Which is why it is so clever.

Make people think, don't hit them over the head with the obvious.

this shirt is good.

i voted for it.

i will buy it.

i will smile when i wear it.

the end.

this was not a haiku.

Xanzibar wrote:The entire planet would spontaeneously implode AND explode and then reform in a few milliseconds, and then the people who survived would finally realise that YOUR SHIRTS ARE AWESOME!!

Oh and we would be invaded by furry aliens looking like bunnies and quickly overrun, quickly enslaved and used to farm carrots in order to feed the massive space bunny army.

But seriously one of these days people are gonna give you and your shirts the recognition they deserve. but hopefully BEFORE the aforementioned bunny invasion.

GMV!!

I, for one, welcome our new bunny overlords...

iris420 wrote:The title doesn't say anything about Gilligan's Island, just says seven stranded castaways. Unless you are familiar with Gilligan's Island, I don't think it would be the first thought to pop into somebody's head.

aside from you, most people would immediately understand that it was Gilligan's Island.

eHalcyon wrote:He actually never conducted such an experiment, with the key to attract lightning and all. I can't remember exactly, but I think it was more along the lines of sending a kite up to collect electrical charge BEFORE lightning began. It wasn't so much to prove that lightning was electricity as it was to show that the atmosphere could carry a charge.

Or something like that.

Yeah, whatever the case was, I did the shirt because it is a recognizable experiment. The part I AM pretty sure of is that he didn't actually get struck by lightning

elwayman02 wrote:This is exactly why I don't like this shirt. A good shirt is one that is self-explanatory devoid of context. Not knowing the derby theme, people should be able to figure out Ever just think about breadsticks? the design is about. I don't think this idea captures that at all.

On a side note, I think the art is great, and this would make a great poster with some sort of caption to explain it. But alas, as a shirt, yet another victim of "poster shirt" disease (something great to look at, but not so great to wear).

This is not a shirt I would wear, but I think it's clever. I do agree it suffers a bit from 'poster disease'. I felt the same way about Stuck Inside which I loved but again...would not wear.

But, I don't agree that a good shirt needs to be IMMEDIATELY self-explanatory. How many people will figure out a shirt's message (so to speak) and how quickly depends on the obviousness of the shirt, how well the message is conveyed (this being a separate issue from intentional subtlety), the message itself, and the audience.

Classic art is not something everyone is familiar with, and art history even less so. So no, not everyone will 'get' this shirt. But that's similar to the Quixote shirt a while back - a shirt I own and like BECAUSE not everyone will get it. Either only reasonably well-read and educated people will, or people who don't will ask me about it and I can explain (and show off :D). Yes, I'm an elitist snob, but then the super nerdy shirts are similar in this regard.

Lastly, sometimes you just wear a shirt for yourself, because you think it's awesome. I shave my legs even when I'm not dating because I like how it feels to have smooth legs. Not everything's about other people.

You obviously haven't a clue good buddy but seeing as my design has been rejected, it doesn't much matter either way( 6 colours btw )..;]

Re: Vincent's Alternative

a sword or dagger would have made this a mast have.

fairnymph wrote:
Lastly, sometimes you just wear a shirt for yourself, because you think it's awesome. I shave my legs even when I'm not dating because I like how it feels to have smooth legs. Not everything's about other people.

This is how I feel about my Thing That Scoots... I don't expect anyone but me to appreciate his awesomeness. Though to be fair, neither I nor Scooty shave our legs ever.

AdderXYU wrote:This is how I feel about my Thing That Scoots... I don't expect anyone but me to appreciate his awesomeness. Though to be fair, neither I nor Scooty shave our legs ever.

I would be disturbed if you did. :D

Kaliko2005 wrote:check this out!!!
http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=26543
VOTE VOTE VOTE

Are you asking people to vote for 26543 instead?

Re: Let Them Eat Ice Cream!

Great one. And I love the colours.

Re: Jonah and the Whale

Can we get a reason for the rejection?

Jambando wrote:Can we get a reason for the rejection?

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and presume the spray of water out of jonah's bare ass is probably to blame.

Re: Jonah and the Whale

Ah jeez I can't stop laughing.

Re: Renaissance of The Puppet Master

Wow. Thanks for the detail shots, too. I'd buy one.

Sheneron wrote:yes yes yes yes yes. Ahuhuhuh. I am going to have to agree with ablatman and viper here.

And to clear up another thing. This shirt was a not a direct resub as some are so inclined to believe. I always make my designs fresh for a derby.

Hey man, i am sorry for the the tension we have gone through in the past. I thank you for calling out for me, trying to renew something that we never had, "A FRIENDSHIP". Although I am not particularly fond of the blank shirt idea, i support you man and wish you the best. I WILL VOTE FOR YOUR SHIRTS WHENEVER THEY ARE POSTED. I am not sure if woot would ever accept a blank shirt. As i am sure you have heard many of times, there was once a blank shirt a few years ago and it did not do well. Also, try and make sure your shirt 100% fits the derby. This week's one may have been a little "IFFY" but i see where you come from. The reason i dont think woot will ever accept a blank shirt is because of last weeks derby..."The Beginning". It was a perfect one if you ever wanted to post a blank shirt. Someone posted a blank shirt, and called it "The Empty Canvas", i thought "Hey, that does fit the theme, a blank canvas is the beginning of any painters work". And yet how ever much that fit the theme, it was still rejected.

So in conclusion. Please guys SUPPORT MY FRIEND SHENERON. Help him to defy the odds and pull through with a blank shirt. I know i will be, pulling for you man.... And any wise guy who comes across this and doesnt like it, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. I know from experience, you will only end up looking like a donkey's bottom in front of everyone. Maybe, just give some good insight on how you could make the shirt better qualified, (if you can, with a blank shirt :P. not much to change.)

I am sorry for the grief i have caused you in the past, and i hope you can fully forgive me. And i will always be behind you 100%, man. I will vote for your shirts when you post them, and ALWAYS POST POSITIVE about them.

Good Luck, and God Bless.

(WOW i cant believe i wrote all this about a shirt, my english professor would be proud :P)

Re: Mayflower Mayhem

Too bad about the rejection. I really liked it.

Re: Jonah and the Whale

Even using the shirt color as the "7th Color," I see way too many:

1) Black
2) White
3-5) At least 3 different tones of grey
6) Shirt color
7-8 (At least)) Different tones of blue

Re: Are You Inexperienced?

Looks like a good reason for rejection for me. It shouldn't matter if you hand vectored it when you can do the same thing with like...3 clicks of a button in PS.

krouth wrote:I, for one, welcome our new bunny overlords...

Sucking up to them already, are we?

Josephus wrote:aside from you, most people would immediately understand that it was Gilligan's Island.

Maybe you're right. I grew up without a TV, so never got into the habit of watching it as an adult. I've honestly never seen an episode of Gilligan's island. I realize most people eat, breathe, and Rollerball (2002) TV, though.