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I love nine tailed foxes :D

Wow. First entry. And a beautiful one at that. Nice job seki. And congratulations on the sell-out. I wasnt one of the fortunate few who got one.

sekiyoku wrote:I love nine tailed foxes :D

Awesome design, just wish your thumbnail image was better, you'd get way more attention.

GJ

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naruto anyone... nice job gmv

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Another great one, sekiyoku (as always)! ^_^

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I didn't have to look at your name to know this was yours. That's a good thing. Well executed sir/madam. It's good that you have a consistent style to work with. Good job, and keep it up.

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Beautiful, great job again, sekiyoku!

Nightshooter wrote:naruto anyone... nice job gmv

Arg. I knew it was only a matter of time before the anime style led to actual anime. Thanks sekiyoku...

Thanks for all the comments :D

Graye wrote:Awesome design, just wish your thumbnail image was better, you'd get way more attention.

GJ

Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out what I should do for the thumbnail... any suggestions for the future? :p

@ David Shenoda - I'm glad you find my style recognizable! :D <3

@ lambusyeating - This is not from an anime at all, kitsune/foxes are very common in Japanese mythology.

sekiyoku wrote:

@ lambusyeating - This is not from an anime at all, kitsune/foxes are very common in Japanese mythology.

I was referring to Nightshooter's post.

Iambusyeating wrote:Arg. I knew it was only a matter of time before the anime style led to actual anime. Thanks sekiyoku...

My first thought was Pokemon, actually. And conveniently enough, with a quick search...



Whereas apparently the Naruto one looks like this:


I don't think either looks -quite- like this one, but this is the issue with going for a pure textbook anime style... it ALL LOOKS SIMILAR. And ugly IMO, but unarguably similar.

Also, holy god is searching anime difficult. Half the images are crappy drawings by some delusional otaku. And I feel i learned more about furries than I ever cared to. Kitsune girls... ::shudder::

AdderXYU wrote:snip

Are you defending me, Adder? I can't tell.

sekiyoku wrote:Are you defending me, Adder? I can't tell.

Shh... he first lures you into a false sense of security and then before you know it... BAM! Hater.

Don't look into the eyes! D:

fablefire wrote:Shh... he first lures you into a false sense of security and then before you know it... BAM! Hater.

Don't look into the eyes! D:

I'll remain vigilant! o-o

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I love this - I just wish the thumbnail had the fox on it

Then again, its not obvious I like Kitsune is it? ahuhu

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I love this - I just wish the thumbnail had the fox on it

Then again, its not obvious I like Kitsune is it? <3

sekiyoku wrote:Thanks for all the comments :D



Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out what I should do for the thumbnail... any suggestions for the future? :p

I would've put the upper body of the fox + the lantern as the thumbnail. Since the lantern isn't really the focus of the design, it shouldn't be the thumbnail, either.

try to be original. i promise it won't hurt.

i think i prefer tgentry over you.

byrbwr wrote:try to be original. i promise it won't hurt.

i think i prefer tgentry over you.

Does that mean puppykitty no longer warms your heart? :p

@ elwayman - hmm... maybe. I was worried that it would be not very visible. I hope the thumbnail doesn't hurt the picture that much.

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I dig your style... nice subtle bold. GMV

AdderXYU wrote:My first thought was Pokemon, actually. And conveniently enough, with a quick search...



Whereas apparently the Naruto one looks like this:


I don't think either looks -quite- like this one, but this is the issue with going for a pure textbook anime style... it ALL LOOKS SIMILAR. And ugly IMO, but unarguably similar.

Also, holy god is searching anime difficult. Half the images are crappy drawings by some delusional otaku. And I feel i learned more about furries than I ever cared to. Kitsune girls... ::shudder::

The first thing I thought of was Pokemon also ... but that's because I never knew much about Naruto. Looking at it now ... it does have that Naruto-anime'ish style. Nice job.

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I love the delicacy of the fox's face and ears, and the way the lantern provides balance to the design. Oh, so nice!

Wow this shirt is amazing! In fact I love all your designs so far, Sekiyoku! I guess I'm just really into fantasy, sci-fi, and cool-looking shirts. I'm definitely voting for this and buying this if it wins.

Oh and don't listen to byrbyrbyr (or whatever), keep up the good work!

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ahhhhhhhhh i love this!!!!!!!!!!!!

AdderXYU wrote:My first thought was Pokemon, actually. And conveniently enough, with a quick search...

Well, I'm not sure I'd go Japanese mythology => Pokemon as any sort of syllogism. Kitsune are a significant part of Japanese mythology. They are often portrayed as having nine tails. So you'll find lots of similar images.

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I'd argue this pretty determinedly, actually...

PhilSandifer wrote:I'd argue this pretty determinedly, actually...

You argue lots of foolish things determinedly. Like that time you decided copyright could be selective.

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I actually really like the lantern. It looks like it is done in different style than the fox thingy. Too bad I have an aversion to any members of the canidae family on tee-shirts.

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More lantern, less foxtail, plz. I don't know, I just think this design is way too big on the whole, as well - I really don't dig huge designs in general.

Which is a shame because I love the idea (one of my favourite perfumes is Kitsune-Tsuki by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab) and the colours and your general style, as always.

*sigh*

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All about the tails, as it should be with any Kitsune!

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honestly? design is too big, and looks too much like an anime version of one of those god-awful "wolf shirts" we used to wear in elementary school, like this one:

otherwise, it's good art, but not for t-shirts imo.

eidee wrote:honestly? design is too big, and looks too much like an anime version of one of those god-awful "wolf shirts" we used to wear in elementary school, like this one:

otherwise, it's good art, but not for t-shirts imo.

Yes, exactly. Except not quite as posterish as THAT shirt.

AdderXYU wrote:You argue lots of foolish things determinedly. Like that time you decided copyright could be selective.

Actually, I argued that copyright didn't cover obvious expressions of ideas. Which, as it happens, it doesn't.

But seriously, you're going to tell me that anime all looks the same?

Thanks for the comments! :D

masterxuln wrote:Wow this shirt is amazing! In fact I love all your designs so far, Sekiyoku! I guess I'm just really into fantasy, sci-fi, and cool-looking shirts. I'm definitely voting for this and buying this if it wins.

Oh and don't listen to byrbyrbyr (or whatever), keep up the good work!

Hah, I'm glad you like cool shirts. ;)

@ fairnymph + palmettogirl - Glad you like the lantern, honestly, the picture didn't come out exactly how I intended it - it was originally supposed to be on asphalt, but the design had more contrast and was more eyecatching on black ; it just became more solid instead of flowy. Hope I can do something better next week.

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I really don't see what's so freaking great about this shirt, or how it's gotten as many votes as it does.

There *must* be some serious vote-rigging going on here. Just out of nowhere, this shirt and the stupid Greek God Alphabet shirt shot up into the fog overnight.

Hmm.....same two "artists" are suspected of the vote-doctoring practice.

Really makes ya wonder.....

blahncblah wrote: Just out of nowhere, this shirt and the stupid Greek God Alphabet shirt shot up into the fog overnight.

1. I was in the fog since yesterday afternoon.
2. The "Greek God Alphabet" is not only Greek Gods, it's many other mythologies too.
3. It "shot up" "out of nowhere" because it was posted last night, not at the beginning of the contest.

Conclusion: You're dumb.

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Well... if you are going to do a thumbnail of a large print, try to make the focal point of your print part of the thumb. ;) I saw a lantern and didn't think 9-tailed fox right away until I read the title. Visual cue is a huge part of getting those extra "quickie" votes. :P Try keeping the whole image (only smaller) or centering the thumb on the main "topic" of your print.

once again though, great job with this one.

AdderXYU wrote:And I feel i learned more about furries than I ever cared to. Kitsune girls... ::shudder::

They're not foxy ladies?

(puts away the Hendrix)

markzero wrote:They're not foxy ladies?

(puts away the Hendrix)

No, but you can get a lot of tail.

::shudders again::

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Woot's filters prevent me from posting the actual links, but add an a to the end of encyclopediadramatic & hit enter. Very interesting stuff. BTW, Amuria AKA Sylvia Shi, is known here as sekiyoku.


http://www.encyclopediadramatic.com/Ramy

http://www.encyclopediadramatic.com/Amuria

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I always love your designs, great job!

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I think the criticism of this piece is completely unwarranted, as this is a fantastic design showcasing a lot of talent on her part. However, there will always be haters who don't know any better, so I'm probably wasting my time.

Also, since I didn't mention it before, GMV!

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I just needed to say I love this shirt and your style.

WootHappens wrote:Woot's filters prevent me from posting the actual links, but add an a to the end of encyclopediadramatic & hit enter. Very interesting stuff. BTW, Amuria AKA Sylvia Shi, is known here as sekiyoku.


http://www.encyclopediadramatic.com/Ramy

http://www.encyclopediadramatic.com/Amuria

Oh wow. I remember ryo. Wow...

elwayman02 wrote:I think the criticism of this piece is completely unwarranted, as this is a fantastic design showcasing a lot of talent on her part. However, there will always be haters who don't know any better, so I'm probably wasting my time.

Also, since I didn't mention it before, GMV!

Thanks for the support everyone, it's nice especially when the trolls are really coming out of the woodwork. :p

eidee wrote:honestly? design is too big, and looks too much like an anime version of one of those god-awful "wolf shirts" we used to wear in elementary school, like this one:

otherwise, it's good art, but not for t-shirts imo.

I never wore those shirts. Mine were the kitties with puffy paint paw prints. I bet that would go over well with shirt wooters these days.

sekiyoku wrote:Thanks for the support everyone, it's nice especially when the trolls are really coming out of the woodwork. :p

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

Trolls usually don't have a point other to antagonize and provoke, whereas these "trolls" at least have several compelling pieces of evidence of past questionable doings on the part of you and others. Whether that is connected to this isn't relevant nor easily decided, but it's not really trolling.

I wish the lantern was bigger.

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Great design! (Brace yourself for a non-artist trying to come up with a way to describe what she's talking about) I especially like the orangish swirly-type things on the fox, and the brush strokes on the lantern. ^_^

eidee wrote:honestly? design is too big, and looks too much like an anime version of one of those god-awful "wolf shirts" we used to wear in elementary school, like this one:

otherwise, it's good art, but not for t-shirts imo.

That shirt is pretty awesome

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I could never support your "art" after everything I read. There are at least two CRAZY shady "artists" winning week after week

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I could never support your "art" after everything I read. There are at least two CRAZY shady "artists" winning week after week

I agree with you.

Looks nice, just doesn't belong on a shirt that's all. I just can't picture myself wearing it and not being told out how much of an anime-obsessed etc.

And I'll be damned if I have to explain the whole Kitsune story to people.

@ roofdiver and logos - If you don't like the shirt, then there's no reason to support it. People should only vote for shirts that they would buy.

Strisel wrote:Looks nice, just doesn't belong on a shirt that's all. I just can't picture myself wearing it and not being told out how much of an anime-obsessed etc.

And I'll be damned if I have to explain the whole Kitsune story to people.

Glad you like the drawing, regardless.

Reawen wrote:Great design! (Brace yourself for a non-artist trying to come up with a way to describe what she's talking about) I especially like the orangish swirly-type things on the fox, and the brush strokes on the lantern. ^_^

Thanks! :D No, I think you did a great job describing. xD

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I really hate being a hater, but I can't quite grasp the design. the fox/kitsune itself it quite beautiful holding the lantern, the light falling in nice designs on the foxes leg and arm, but when it gets to the tails...I lose all interest, the weight and balance of the piece seem thrown off, and the way the picture is seems to highlight the tails more than the fox, and it just doesn't seem right. But I am but mortal and perhaps don't see this piece in the right light. I have enjoyed other works of yours sekiyoku, and even voted for a few. But alas, this piece baffles me...I'm sorry, I hope I at least gave some warrantable reasons for my distain, and as I said I hate being a hater.

jezzarisky wrote:I really hate being a hater, but I can't quite grasp the design. the fox/kitsune itself it quite beautiful holding the lantern, the light falling in nice designs on the foxes leg and arm, but when it gets to the tails...I lose all interest, the weight and balance of the piece seem thrown off, and the way the picture is seems to highlight the tails more than the fox, and it just doesn't seem right. But I am but mortal and perhaps don't see this piece in the right light. I have enjoyed other works of yours sekiyoku, and even voted for a few. But alas, this piece baffles me...I'm sorry, I hope I at least gave some warrantable reasons for my distain, and as I said I hate being a hater.

I don't consider this being a hater at all, perhaps I should have made the tails less heavy. In my mind, they didn't seem like much of an issue because a lot of the tail is made up of the shirt color, so at least inkwise, it's not too much in one area. I'll try to keep in mind picture balance for future entries, I wish woot let you edit current entries!

logos54796 wrote:I agree with you.

The winning doesn't surprise me at all, I generally like what I see from this artist week after week, so to me it makes perfect sense. I haven't found many other artist who's designs appeal to me like that as often, so for me personally, it's no surprise.... and I am happy they get printed so I can buy what I like. To each their own.

And honestly, I don't have a lifetime to just read through the nonsense arguments back and forth that go absolutely nowhere.

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Beautifully done.

eidee wrote:honestly? design is too big, and looks too much like an anime version of one of those god-awful "wolf shirts" we used to wear in elementary school, like this one:

otherwise, it's good art, but not for t-shirts imo.

Yes! Thank you.

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Not a fan of this one, kinda has the same 'feel' as a lot of your other designs. I'd like to see something a little more original win these derbies.

I like it but I do think it's a bit big for the shirt.

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Not to be rude, but it really disappoints me at how well this shirt is doing in the Derby. As I see it a shirt has tremendous artwork (in terms of detail, concept, etc) or wearability/humor. This is purely subjective but in terms of artwork, there's nothing particularly detailed or intricate (as far as I see) in the shirt's creation. The concept is (in essence) merely a portrait; and one--as has been previously said--that gives the feel of a wolf shirt of old. And personally, in terms of wearability for a design to merit that much of a shirt it needs to be detailed to the extent of something like Lucky's shirt.

I'm really just boggled as to why this is doing so well. No offense intended.

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shiny desu

sekiyoku wrote:I don't consider this being a hater at all, perhaps I should have made the tails less heavy. In my mind, they didn't seem like much of an issue because a lot of the tail is made up of the shirt color, so at least inkwise, it's not too much in one area. I'll try to keep in mind picture balance for future entries, I wish woot let you edit current entries!

Yeah looking back on it, I can totally see what you're talking about. I do enjoy the angle you were going for with it. Regardless of what I think it looks like the shirt is still a strong contender for a print as of yet.

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Hmmm...not a fan, this looks like something my fifth grade son's classmates would wear...coincidentally I wouldn't put this on my child let alone an adult...looks to pokemon to me...ah! a ghost!

Awesome shirt design, I have a nine tailed fox tattooed on my chest, so it'd be cool to own this shirt.

xicious wrote:Awesome shirt design, I have a nine tailed fox tattooed on my chest, so it'd be cool to own this shirt.

You could just buy a blank shirt, and cut a square out around your design. It'd be innovative, if not chilly

logos54796 wrote:I agree with you.

You know, just because something is said doesn't mean there is any truth behind it. There are many regulars to woot, and anytime there are regulars, they are going to lean towards particular artists they like. It could be that other artists or friends of artists have made up nasty rumors in order to steal votes.. Who knows! Just like the art or don't. It's a bad idea to believe conspiracty theories.

As a side note of proof that one veers towards particular artists: Almost half of my 15 Woot shirts are from this artist. Honestly, I hadn't even realized until recently, as I don't pay attention much to the artist section on the front page.

SEKIYOKU: THANKS FOR ALL THE AWESOME SHIRTS! I intend to buy this one if/when it goes up for sale. My sister, boyfriend & I are very into Japanese lore. :D And your art is obviously one of my favorite kinds. ^_^

KyuJones wrote:You know, just because something is said doesn't mean there is any truth behind it. There are many regulars to woot, and anytime there are regulars, they are going to lean towards particular artists they like. It could be that other artists or friends of artists have made up nasty rumors in order to steal votes.. Who knows! Just like the art or don't. It's a bad idea to believe conspiracty theories.

As a side note of proof that one veers towards particular artists: Almost half of my 15 Woot shirts are from this artist. Honestly, I hadn't even realized until recently, as I don't pay attention much to the artist section on the front page.

SEKIYOKU: THANKS FOR ALL THE AWESOME SHIRTS! I intend to buy this one if/when it goes up for sale. My sister, boyfriend & I are very into Japanese lore. :D And your art is obviously one of my favorite kinds. ^_^

Blue box, yet 15 woot shirts? Something's afoot! Quick, minions, get the hounds!

Am I doing this whole pitchfork and torch thing right, trolls?

HeartlineTwist wrote:Blue box, yet 15 woot shirts? Something's afoot! Quick, minions, get the hounds!

Am I doing this whole pitchfork and torch thing right, trolls?

Not necessarily. For example...wooter purchases 3 Random shirts. That counts as only one Woot.

HeartlineTwist wrote:Blue box, yet 15 woot shirts? Something's afoot! Quick, minions, get the hounds!

Am I doing this whole pitchfork and torch thing right, trolls?

Good catch, Heartline. If Adder is correct, then someone forgot which account they were using when posting that. Or maybe 15 is the aggregate across multiple accounts.

This is really pretty, but I agree with people who said the tails are a bit much and the lantern could be more prominent.

arcsus wrote:Not necessarily. For example...wooter purchases 3 Random shirts. That counts as only one Woot.

arcsus, there may be another explanation. According to shirtderbystats, this artist has only had 2 shirts come in as Derby chimps. I don't remember any non-derby shirts coming from her, but there may be some. It may be that KyuJones orders 3 of the same shirt per order.

mjc613 wrote:arcsus, there may be another explanation. According to shirtderbystats, this artist has only had 2 shirts come in as Derby chimps. I don't remember any non-derby shirts coming from her, but there may be some. It may be that KyuJones orders 3 of the same shirt per order.

Ah, true. I only meant to point out that the color of the square by your user name is not necessarily an accurate indicator of how many shirts you purchased. But I see what you are saying. OP said half of his/her 15 shirts came from this artist, when that isn't possible with only one account. Even if OP bought 3 of each, that is still only 6 which is not half of 15. Unless op was grossly exaggerating (which - let's face it - is quite likely on the internet).

arcsus wrote:Ah, true. I only meant to point out that the color of the square by your user name is not necessarily an accurate indicator of how many shirts you purchased. But I see what you are saying. OP said half of his/her 15 shirts came from this artist, when that isn't possible with only one account. Even if OP bought 3 of each, that is still only 6 which is not half of 15. Unless op was grossly exaggerating (which - let's face it - is quite likely on the internet).

I like how my highly sarcastic and facetious comment led to this derail.

Kudos to those involved.

HeartlineTwist wrote:I like how my highly sarcastic and facetious comment led to this derail.

Kudos to those involved.

Thanks!

Oh, was that sarcasm again? ;)

arcsus wrote:Thanks!

Oh, was that sarcasm again? ;)

Oh, the kudos was genuine good sir or madame. Serious. I promise.

And yes, I'm being serious.

wizzdingo wrote:You could just buy a blank shirt, and cut a square out around your design. It'd be innovative, if not chilly

Heh, good idea. Might be a little odd but I've been told I'm a trend setter. Sure beats wearing V necks... Damn indie kids and their v necks and shemagehs...

mjc613 wrote:Good catch, Heartline. If Adder is correct, then someone forgot which account they were using when posting that. Or maybe 15 is the aggregate across multiple accounts.

Randoms count as 1 purchase, but make 3 shirts.

Also gifts.

While I wouldn't be overly shocked by any otaku-looking wooter being embroiled in ramydrama, box color vs. woots owned is not a foolproof sniff-out. Unless they claim 20 and have a yellow box.

I know, it's hard to believe non-involved people would buy their work, but it stands to reason some of their sales are legit. Just probably not the ones they get next-day on their non sell-outs.

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It's beautiful. I want it soooo badly.

AdderXYU wrote:Randoms count as 1 purchase, but make 3 shirts.

Also gifts.

While I wouldn't be overly shocked by any otaku-looking wooter being embroiled in ramydrama, box color vs. woots owned is not a foolproof sniff-out. Unless they claim 20 and have a yellow box.

I know, it's hard to believe non-involved people would buy their work, but it stands to reason some of their sales are legit. Just probably not the ones they get next-day on their non sell-outs.

Dammit, why are we still talking about this? It was a JOKE.

sekiyoku wrote:I love nine tailed foxes :D

how do u vote? i will vote this one Cuz i watch Naruto and of course this looks awesome.

lorenlin77 wrote:how do u vote? i will vote this one Cuz i watch Naruto and of course this looks awesome.

you're about 2 hrs late.

lorenlin77 wrote:how do u vote? i will vote this one Cuz i watch Naruto and of course this looks awesome.

*face palm* i get it now...

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If this one wins, it will be the first woot shirt I purchase. Good luck!

dam I wanted the Kitsune one to win badly >< wish I could buy it somewhere!

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This lost? By one vote? REALLY? -_- I hate the woot populace.

sstrunks5555 wrote:This lost? By one vote? REALLY? -_- I hate the woot populace.

One vote?! Oh it is sooooo my friends fault then! :P if the author puts it up elsewhere id buy it.

enterman wrote:One vote?! Oh it is sooooo my friends fault then! :P if the author puts it up elsewhere id buy it.

i was also one of the last-minute dragon voters... could have been my fault! ^_^ but i'm happy about my choice - great shirt for all!

I still really want this on a shirt.

Maybe this can get a resubmish at some point. :D

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This is what I get for not checking the site in a while... if there was some way to get this shirt again, I'd grab one in a heartbeat.