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eHalcyon wrote:Well... it just sounds wrong to me. But looking at it closer, I'm actually not sure.

I think the proper phrasing would be "I will not incite a revolt" or "I will not incite revolts", but I may be wrong about that. =\

Compare:

"I will eat apple."
"I will eat an apple."
"I will eat apples."

Ah I see what you're saying. I guess i'm thinking of revolt as a spacious sort of noun...

As in "I will not incite intrigue"
Or "I will not incite controversy"

I'm pretty sure revolt can be used in this manner, but I could be wrong.

eHalcyon wrote:I repeat - food loves to be eaten. It is their ultimate destiny. To be digested is to fulfill their very purpose. ;)

Kinda like the cows in HItchhiker's Guide? A little off the shoulder perhaps?

DirtiusMaximus wrote:But, of course, that is what you titled yours.

Yeah, I had an idea for a shirt for a while before this theme came up. Basically, it would have a board set up where the king was put in checkmate by pawns, and it would say "pwned" underneath. When this theme came up, I reworked it so that the pawns join forces and rebelled. I even considered having the "heads" cut off the fallen pieces.
When I was done it reminded me of the French Revolution, so I put liberte, egalite, fraternite ("Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood") on the shirt instead, and just titled it pwned.

Re: Join the Revolution-- Make history.

Just popping in again to say that I love this shirt and it's definitely got my vote! Hope you win!!!

Re: Zombie's Revolt!

Awesome drawing.

No text.

A bit smaller on the shirt with an off-center placement...

Some color in the design and a better shirt color.

This would be a fog-worthy entry with those things looked over!

Iambusyeating wrote:I'm pretty sure revolt can be used in this manner, but I could be wrong.

Yeah, that's why I'm not sure about it now. But "incite revolt" sounds wrong to me, and my instincts are usually correct when it comes to grammar (though not always). Other people noticed something wrong as well; I can't see what else it could be.

Any English teachers around?

derekfilley wrote:No offense meant here, but is the russian revolution really something to be admired? Communism is responsible for the deaths of millions of innocent people, and Russia is still struggling to get back on it's feet after the 70 or so years since this 'revolution'.

What exactly were you going for?

The original goal of the Bolsheviks under Lenin was to establish a government in which the working class had a greater say, so this revolution varied little from that of the American Revolution. The socialist ideas Lenin instilled afterwards were ideals such as universal health care and economic recovery to help out Russia in its time of need. Unfortunately, it went sour, but the revolution mentioned here is still noble in its cause.

Re: Thinker Revolution

This is excellent, but I don't think it would print well. I'd be concerned that the thinker image wouldn't show up very well.

Psystal wrote:You're right, Woot will probably reject this as they have done so with previous political shirts of this nature, but it's possible given the topic they'll make some exceptions.

Regardless, I find it great that someone places their values (what you refer to as an "agenda") above winning and monetary compensation. But hey, I'm an idealist.

I believe they already rejected a shirt for politicing this derby. Something about Obama, I think.

Re: Sickle and Hammer

Also, in my country comrade, this is bikini weather

Re: Galileo's Revenge

This is quite amusing. I love clever, subtle shirts like this that take a bit of thinking. Brilliant!

Re: The Revolution of the Dummies

Although I don't think I would actually wear this, it did make me chuckle. It's an amusing idea and reminds me of something from a Farside comic. Well done.

Re: pwned

WHY IS THE RED QUEEN STANDING?

Re: Civilization's Heroes

With the white contrast, I keep expecting to see one of them wearing an ipod. =p Perhaps a fifth figure could be added? The ipod wearing nerd representing the techie revolution.... heh.

Anyways, as someone who played the old school Civilization board game from youth, I appreciate the historical element in this piece. Well done.

Agreed. Kill the text on the bottom.

Here's a high quality image for you.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4880/detailhighmf7.jpg

Re: Lemming Revolution

rofl!
Aww poor lemmings...

TurboGraphx16 wrote:It's very well drawn, but there are many shirts not in the fog that I'd want to buy more.

I agree with this sentiment, though I really liked the representation of Risk! here. Good game. =3

Re: Russian Russian Revolution

i like it, nifty idea, but i don't think it's quite clear enough. I definitely didn't get it until I read your explanation.

leacaissie wrote:I really really really like this, I just wish it wasn't white.

Ditto. I stay far away from white t's unless its from a random shirt. I do love the design though.

I prefer the original design. This incarnation doesn't have the same feeling, for me.

Re: Peasant Revolt

I'd get one without the text. With text, not a chance

2thFairy wrote:Your rats must be small; mine would never fit in a hamster ball.

They probably have different sized orbs for different sized animals.

eHalcyon wrote:Yeah, that's why I'm not sure about it now. But "incite revolt" sounds wrong to me, and my instincts are usually correct when it comes to grammar (though not always). Other people noticed something wrong as well; I can't see what else it could be.

Any English teachers around?

Not because I'm argumentative or anything, I just like a good natured grammar debate.

This is from the new heritage dictionary.
3. The state of a person or persons in rebellion: students in revolt over administrative policies.

I think this is the usage I'm using. Although I'm no english teacher or anything.

viva la revolution

Iambusyeating wrote:Not because I'm argumentative or anything, I just like a good natured grammar debate.

This is from the new heritage dictionary.
3. The state of a person or persons in rebellion: students in revolt over administrative policies.

I think this is the usage I'm using. Although I'm no english teacher or anything.

I think it might simply not be common usage, though technically correct. I wouldn't have found it strange if it said "I will not incite revolution". "Revolt" is synonymous, so your sentence is fine, I think. It just sounds strange to me. =P

I just realized that we're talking about grammar on the internet. That's so stoopidz!!!11!2

Re: Revere the Midnight Hero

Oh, wow...

And it's on orange!

Very nice to see a design on orange. Good work. Is that supposed to be a bald eagle in the spotlight?

GravityJMB wrote:This is excellent, but I don't think it would print well. I'd be concerned that the thinker image wouldn't show up very well.

My wife had the same concern. It's kind of crazy actually, the blue is much lighter on my screen than hers... I could resubmit it with the thinker in the same color as the text or just a lighter shirt color- would one of those be better? I originally had a vector version of the thinker in different shades of brown - I really like that version but was having trouble with the pantone palette, showing the layers, and making it less than 6 colors. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as this is my first stab at this. Thanks.

redghia69 wrote:These monsters, the technique I used to draw them, and the distressed look are all new to me this week. However this design ends up placing, I'm pretty happy with the way it all turned out. I'm glad you like 'em!

The distressing technique is new to me as well. I've been using it liberally. =P

Re: Phoenix Freedom

Phoenix Freedom! YAARgggh! YAhhhH! Vote if YOU LikE!

eHalcyon wrote:Revolution isn't easy. It takes time. It takes energy. Often, it means an all-nighter. Revolution needs more coffee!

I'm rather predisposed to liking this being the manager of a coffee shop and all. :-)

ilovethevalley wrote:Very nice to see a design on orange. Good work. Is that supposed to be a bald eagle in the spotlight?

Thanks, and yes sir it is. gnite fellas and ty for the votes.

grypes wrote:I'm rather predisposed to liking this being the manager of a coffee shop and all. :-)

The irony is that I've never had coffee and I don't plan to try it. I don't need the addiction. Nope, I'm perfectly happy with sleeping in class. ;)

Let's take a step beyond the classic flower-filled Hawaiian shirt designs, and revolutionize it into something more modern. Think abstractly, revolt against classical ideas, but don't make things too complicated. I never said that the flowery theme wasn't good, but who said it couldn't be improved? Thus, I present to you, Hawaiian Revolution.


Comments are always appreciated!

Re: Revere the Midnight Hero

I don't wear orange

Is it because you can't find anything to wear that rhymes with it?

CaveOppugno wrote:Washington isn't particularly badass, but this shirt would be a great alternative for those who just can't wear one of those Che shirts. GMV.

Oh, really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRom1Rz8OA

Re: Peasant Revolt

this is a great shirt, and when i clicked i would buy one i actually meant it. usually i am someone who never wears any text on a shirt, but i think having pwned! on it makes it a bit more clever of a shirt.

the only thing i would change is perhaps have the pieces the pawn is bringing down be a different color than the pawn. but as it is i think it's good and would still buy it! i hope it makes it to top 3!

Re: air assault

this shirt looks awesome, it looks like it means business