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ChuckleNorris wrote:

Thanks to Radscoolian for the help

My primary issue with this design is the fork and knife, both of which just look like they were pasted onto the Snorlax; that is, there is no apparent thumb or anything to reasonably show that is is holding the utensils.

axphw1 wrote:Here's my project for the week.



Is the joke apparent? Thoughts on background color? Other notes?

Thanks!

similar concept?

grayehound wrote:This is a rough of my other idea:



Do either of them make any sense? Thanks in advance!

I think the Oompa Loompa one does, but I'm a pretty big LOTR geek and I don't know of any natural connection between Sam & tanning, so he doesn't seem like a natural choice for showing the consequences of over-tanning.

here's an idea...though not sure how it would be done....the Duggars...20 kids is just too many and apparently they're now working on #21?!?

grayehound wrote:I have two ideas, one I've done a quick sketch of here:



It is likely too rough to tell right now, but it's an oompa loompa passed out on syrup and candy. It somehow feels wrong...

The other idea I had was Frodo Baggins after a spray tan...it turns his hair green as well. Not sure how to show that one. Any thought or feedback is MUCH appreciated.

I think that making Gollum the tan one would make more sense...but then no hair, so not really going to look like an oompa loompa.

cpresti wrote:I think it might actually be really nice on the cranberry colored shirt. Or the asphalt.

Good call on the cranberry. That is what I'll be going with. Thanks!

higgyce wrote:here's an idea...though not sure how it would be done....the Duggars...20 kids is just too many and apparently they're now working on #21?!?

She had a miscarriage. It's an idea worth exploring I think.

j5 wrote:similar concept?

Yeah I would say they're similar. I can't imagine that they're too close to preclude this entry though. Or at least I hope.

SkekTek wrote:Here's my revamp of a favorite design- what would happen if a bar sponge decided not to simply clean the drips on the bar, but go after an entire drink.

Comments? Might this run afoul of the woot censors on alcohol designs? The design is called "Appletini overindulgence"

The appletini title might hasten its rejection. I like the design and the thin sponge.

Maybe have the glass tipped over and the title Five O'clock Accident or a bottle instead is the martini glass.

I wish the Woot overlords would chime in on this.

wootvan wrote:The appletini title might hasten its rejection. I like the design and the thin sponge.

Maybe have the glass tipped over and the title Five O'clock Accident or a bottle instead is the martini glass.

I wish the Woot overlords would chime in on this.

I think it should be okay. They didn't reject this mai tai shirt of mine, and it has drinking and smoking...

cpresti wrote:That's so weird! When I read the new derby my first thought was the girl (Violet?) that blew up like a blueberry. But that's like a super nerd reference and I don't many people would remember why she blew up like that. Also, it was more greed than overindulgence. Yours is much better! And more easily understood, I think.

that's my favorite part of the movie.
Violet, you're turning violet, violet!

Here is another idea I had
"Got to Catch them ALL"

Here's what im submitting

ultraraccoon wrote:Here's what im submitting

Gogo religious implications. I'm honestly not even sure, are there rules involving religion?

Radscoolian wrote:Here is another idea I had
"Got to Catch them ALL"

This is hilarious.

Exohdus wrote:Gogo religious implications. I'm honestly not even sure, are there rules involving religion?

I don't know, but the recent "The Last Breakfast" survived the Rejectionator.

http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=57984

Exohdus wrote:Gogo religious implications. I'm honestly not even sure, are there rules involving religion?

From what I've seen, Old Testament has a better chance of surviving than New Testament.

Anyone else seeing the vote count for 8th and 9th place on the derby page? Shows them in the fog, but with the number instead of the question mark.

Edit: 7th, 8th and 9th.

And oy, terrapin overload.

Mavyn wrote:Anyone else seeing the vote count for 8th and 9th place on the derby page? Shows them in the fog, but with the number instead of the question mark.

Edit: 7th, 8th and 9th.

And oy, terrapin overload.

As am I.

As for the turtles, I wish I could say I was surprised.

That being said, I already see at least 4 Mario entries. Just bringing us one step further to a video game ban on a more regular basis. That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing a few Metroid entries (as I already see one).

I miss the video game bans.

Radscoolian wrote:Here is another idea I had
"Got to Catch them ALL"

I absolutely love this idea. I can't say I'm a fan of the colors though. =\

tgentry wrote:Get those print-ready files in, people. It's the holidays, which means we're doubly annoyed when we have to go fishing for print-ready files. Be warned.

derby@woot.com. Send 'em!

At what point does it become an issue/annoyance? I'm generally pretty bad if not given a deadline.

tgentry wrote:We (Barbara and I switch off on derby duties although many probably don't realize it) typically get annoyed on Mon. or Tues. when we start getting the files together for print and find most of the entries in the fog don't have accompanying print-files.

One of us was recently so peeved by this that they were very close to rejecting all of those fogged entries last Monday, but the other was all "Wait, wait, don't be hasty. While you're %100 right, surely we can talk to them about it and make them see the light." So those lucky artists got a reprieve. For now.

It's also annoying when, like today, we need to see if a design is actually printable but we don't have a print-file to go with it. That only hurts the artist, as by the time they get the file to us and we have to reject it, it may be too far into the derby to get a printable re-sub in. Sucks for the them.

Sorry for trouble.

tgentry wrote:I pretty much never sent my print-ready files with my submission, so I'm not really one to preach. I'll just offer good advice: get them in as soon as possible, especially these days as we're planning things out more ahead of time.

-cries- I think I'm probably one of the ones to blame for the nuclear threat. I chalk it up to my own lack of confidence in my designs. I always think they wont do well, so I usually dont ready the print file quick enough. Last derby was, errr, especially bad about that. It was quite an adventure once I realized what I'd done... So sorry! m(-_-)m

New Year's resolution #1: send print files to Woot same day of submission!

I hate not being good at designing stuff. My drawings and designs look crappy, but I have a couple ideas if anyone cares to elaborate... seems like almost everybody is doing food, so I've got a couple different things based on my own experience in over indulging.

1) Dog playing with WAAAAY too many squeaky toys. (If it's a Scottie, I would love you forever)

2) Person/Character buried under piles of bags from different stores. (My Black Friday experience!)

3) Person/Character wrapped like a mummy in receipts and some credit cards tossed around the floor.

Please message me if you decide to use any of these!

bassanimation wrote:I chalk it up to my own lack of confidence in my designs. I always think they wont do well, so I usually dont ready the print file quick enough.

speaking for those of us who mostly struggle to get over 100 votes, i'd like to whack you with a cattle prod.

as for sending the print ready in - although i don't enter the derby that much any more, in the past i used to upload the print ready with the comp and detail pics. when that button stopped working on the entry form, i stopped sending it in. if it was really a priority, they woulda made the "submit print-ready" button work. or so i figgered.

ApeLad wrote:Here's what I'll be submitting. Maybe another if I have any time.


a taste for adventure by Ape Lad, on Flickr

I had the same general idea. I can't draw to save my life, so go for it.. I was thinking more along the lines of an elephant swallowed by the python, which is staring down a glass of water with two fizzing tablets in it. (IE Alka Seltzer)

Here's what I've been working on; a crow hoarding a nestful on shiny objects! What do you guys think so far? I need to think of more shiny things!

Yawn.

Time to ban pop culture again.

For the love of god. Type "mario shirt" into Google and see what you get. The answer is "THERE ARE ALREADY THOUSANDS OF MARIO SHIRTS; BUY ONE OF THEM INSTEAD."

No kidding. I waste time working on a design that I think is really different, and it's being forgotten in a sea of Mario.

I don't think there should be a pop culture ban, though, since that's hard to define. Better to use the "no gaming" ban, since that would take out all the Nintendo, Pokemon, and Arcade junk.

And on the topic of print-ready files, I haven't sent in one since they took it off the page to submit. If I ever get >100 votes or get an HM, then I'll send one in via email. If not, I'm not gonna bother. Why clog woot's emails up with files and templates that will never be used?

SkekTek wrote:
I don't think there should be a pop culture ban, though, since that's hard to define. Better to use the "no gaming" ban, since that would take out all the Nintendo, Pokemon, and Arcade junk.

Agreed. The thing I've noticed is that without at least a couple regulations, it ends up being pop-culture overload ... like this time. Once again, I unvoted several of them.

SkekTek wrote:No kidding. I waste time working on a design that I think is really different, and it's being forgotten in a sea of Mario.

I don't think there should be a pop culture ban, though, since that's hard to define. Better to use the "no gaming" ban, since that would take out all the Nintendo, Pokemon, and Arcade junk.

Don't forget Star Wars or Doctor Who.

Seriously, has there been absolutely no advancement in nerd culture in 25 years? Don't people read books which aren't Harry Potter or Hitchhiker's Guide?

juliaL719 wrote:Don't forget Star Wars or Doctor Who.

Seriously, has there been absolutely no advancement in nerd culture in 25 years? Don't people read books which aren't Harry Potter or Hitchhiker's Guide?

That's the thing about nerds. They fixate on things. For long periods of time. Very long periods of time. ^^;

juliaL719 wrote:Don't forget Star Wars or Doctor Who.

Seriously, has there been absolutely no advancement in nerd culture in 25 years? Don't people read books which aren't Harry Potter or Hitchhiker's Guide?

Yes, but I don't seem to see Pratchett characters anywhere (He is still alive and don't know what that reaction would be, either). I would totally buy a shirt with Vimes casually feeding charcoal to his wife's little pets

bassanimation wrote:That's the thing about nerds. They fixate on things. For long periods of time. Very long periods of time. ^^;

You're talking to a nerd here.

There's several more kinds of nerds than computer/television/anime/video game/math/science fiction. We're just not usually acknowledged by, well, anything.

blanked wrote:I would totally buy a shirt with Vimes casually feeding charcoal to his wife's little pets

This is the thing about pop cult. Many in the community get tired of seeing it, but that's because we're used to seeing these typs of designs all the time. People still really like them and want to buy them.

In derbies where pop cult is allowed, I'd encourage artists to give it a shot. Personally, I dislike most of the typical pop themes. The way I think about it is, what kind of Mario shirt would *I* actually like to wear? Then I'll try and draw that version. It's kind of a good way to have fun, and still compete without feeling as dirty ^^;. Turn it upon it's head I say!

Just my two silly cents.

juliaL719 wrote:You're talking to a nerd here.

There's several more kinds of nerds than computer/television/anime/video game/math/science fiction. We're just not usually acknowledged by, well, anything.

Oh, trust me, I know where you're coming from! Me and my fiance are very much nerds of the atypical fashion. Nobody really does stuff that hits our nerd buttons. -mopes-