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December 21, 2012.

is it me... or do the rays seem a little off in the reflection?


It's a revolt! Mirror images demand to be different!


*facepalm*

Is it bad if I can't tell the difference between Aztec and Mayan artistic styling?

What's sad is this is Aztec and not Mexican, but it is cool so I shall let it pass.

I thought sacrificing virgins to a volcano was in Hawaii. Didn't Aztecs yank the heart out on top of the pyramid or something like that?

I see the artist ... but where are the bunnies, penguins, or squirrels?

(But seriously, it's a nice change of pace for you, Ramy.)

Mucho gusto! Yo quiero!

very Grateful Dead Parking Lot-esque

Nice job! I really like the richness of the colors. I would watch a sunset like that. Guess I'll have to wait until 2012. (Yeah, yeah. Mayans, Aztecs, whatevs. I'm sure a Mayan sunpocalipse would look similar)

bpeterson82 wrote:What's sad is this is Aztec and not Mexican, but it is cool so I shall let it pass.

The Aztecs lived in what is now Mexico.

Quetzalcoatl spoke of a cactus growing on an island in the middle of a lake. Perched on top of this cactus was an eagle with a snake in its mouth. This is where the Aztecs were to found their capital, Tenochtitlan. (Tenochtitlan eventually became Mexico City.)

To this shirt, I say: close enough.

bpeterson82 wrote:What's sad is this is Aztec and not Mexican, but it is cool so I shall let it pass.

First line off of a google search of "Aztec":
"The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico"

Oops.

Yes, but which Aztec sun is it?

bpeterson82 wrote:What's sad is this is Aztec and not Mexican, but it is cool so I shall let it pass.

Do you know what the Capital City of the Aztec's was? Tenochtitlan.

And guess what, that is what is now known as Mexico City.

My favorite part is that little cactus silhouette. Nice detail

Wow, ramby was able to break away from the 'pulp' cutesy trap he was stuck in. This is wearable quality even.

eHalcyon wrote:The Aztecs lived in what is now Mexico.

This, coming from the Canuck



I'm kidding, man... just kidding.

Over/under: 1300 shirts sold.

bpeterson82 wrote:What's sad is this is Aztec and not Mexican, but it is cool so I shall let it pass.

Many people are criticizing this statement, saying that the Aztecs live in Mexico.

I get it. You're right.

But I think bpeterson82 was making the more nuanced argument that the native Aztec people would not define themselves as "Mexican". Yes, it's a subtle distinction. But I wouldn't pile on bpeterson82 for making it.

chrisprender wrote:Many people are criticizing this statement, saying that the Aztecs live in Mexico.

I get it. You're right.

But I think bpeterson82 was making the more nuanced argument that the native Aztec people would not define themselves as "Mexican". Yes, it's a subtle distinction. But I wouldn't pile on bpeterson82 for making it.

Well, I'd look at it like "Native Americans"... who lived on the U.S. land before settlers came, yet we call them "Native American," even the old ones (when we weren't calling them "Indians" because someone thought they landed somewhere they didn't)... Since the Aztec people are part of the geographical and cultural history of the landmass of Mexico, I'd say it's fair to say they apply.
(The analogy may not work for other people, but it's the logic that is the main point for me.)

It may be a pretty design and all, but don't where this on an archery range or you're liable to get mistaken for a target.

With the 3-D effect, I'd be concerned I might accidentally bump into someone.

chrisprender wrote:But I think bpeterson82 was making the more nuanced argument that the native Aztec people would not define themselves as "Mexican".

That's like saying that the Celts would not have called themselves Irish, or Scotish, or French etc.... Duh. Being how time only goes in one direction and all.

However, many Mexicans certainly identify as being Aztec. And, if you didn't catch the very nice little history lesson provided by... oh wait...yourself.... take another look at the Mexican flag.

The first thing I thought when I saw this was 'holy crap, a shirt with Lavos in it!'

Where is the Mexican Sunset?

Great design! It's a beautiful piece on a uncommon color.

One other thing:

The Aztec word for "Aztec People" is Mexica. They lived in a region called Mexico. What descendants they have remaining still do. It is a Ur-Mexico shirt.

Narfcake wrote:I see the artist ... but where are the bunnies, penguins, or squirrels?

(But seriously, it's a nice change of pace for you, Ramy.)

I completely agree. I looked at the shirt and was like wow this is a nice design..then I looked at the artist and my mouth literally dropped.

Keep doing designs like this Ramyb!! I love it! Great job.

Can't seem to get the song Black Hole Sun out of my head.

chrisprender wrote:Many people are criticizing this statement, saying that the Aztecs live in Mexico.

I get it. You're right.

But I think bpeterson82 was making the more nuanced argument that the native Aztec people would not define themselves as "Mexican". Yes, it's a subtle distinction. But I wouldn't pile on bpeterson82 for making it.

The theme wasn't "Mexican", but "Mexico". And in any case, the derby description also mentions Aztec and Mayan designs as fair game.

I think I was the first one to mention that Aztecs lived in Mexico, but I wasn't "piling" on bpeterson82 - I just meant to inform. :P

JadenKale wrote:This, coming from the Canuck



I'm kidding, man... just kidding.

Haha, I actually don't know what the Canadian jibe is here! I'm really sleepy right now... is the joke simply that I am Canadian? XP

Related: Happy Canada Day!

And it makes me smile that you remember my nationality, Jaden. :P I kind of wish I had the time to be as active here as I used to be. Looks like not much has changed.

Well this is awesome. Great design, perfect colors, and I love the little details like the stars and the cactus. Can't wait to get it.

Congrats Ramyb on 2 1st place wins in a row! I love the reflection in the water. It's incredible!

The Aztec people actually called themselves Mexica, so this is actually a 100% Mexican-themed shirt. And a pretty darned good shirt, at that.

This is a really cool design. It looks so similar to the header designs for the website of a band (Thrice), a few years back.
See: http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac130/reid296/58_1150923898_QNZJj.jpg

I really wish you'd start selling shirts with LONG sleeves....
(Yes, I'd pay an extra few dollars for them)

eHalcyon wrote:
And it makes me smile that you remember my nationality, Jaden. :P I kind of wish I had the time to be as active here as I used to be. Looks like not much has changed.

Hilariously, I also remembered you were Canadian. Lots of posts about how long Smartpost took to get to Canada back in the day.

Yep, not much has changed. JK is still cracking wise and he-who-shall-not-be-named is printing over and over and over . . .

I normally don't wear red shirts, but in this case, I'll make an exception.

clintopolis86 wrote:I normally don't wear red shirts, but in this case, I'll make an exception.

I normally don't wear shirts, but in this case I'll make an exception.


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