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As someone who has burned a bridge or two, I love this tee from Maestro Instruments. I mean, there are just some times where matches won't do and a flamethrower is overkill.

Do note that if you wear this tee, people are likely to think that you're a drama magnet. If you're okay with that, buy away!

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If you have a few old t-shirts that you don't have the heart to throw away, you'll probably appreciate this one. The fine folks at ReadyMade Magazine have thrown together a simple set of instructions for how to convert your ratty old tees into pillows. Just think, that Led Zeppelin or I Shot J.R. shirt would add just the right dash of character and comfort to your otherwise plain Ikea futon.

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Recidivist [noun] - Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior.

If you were to wear this tee in public, it'd probably go over most people's heads. That's perfectly fine. While folks are busy trying to figure out what your shirt says, you can hit them over the head with a sock full of nickels. While they lay on the ground, take their money.

Then, escape to Mexico and burn your t-shirt. It's not as if anyone you steal from is going to remember how to spell recidivist, but it never hurts to play it safe.

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Sometimes the whole of human emotion can be boiled down to a simple internet acronym. Still, none have the range that WTF does... Not only can it convey the shock of a quick surprise, but it can also cover the anguish of bitter disappointment. Let's see LOL have that sort of range...

This hoodie from Split Reason acts as a commentary to all that is happening around you. It also shows that you're the type to wear your emotions square on your chest - in boldface and caps, no less - rather than tuck them away on your sleeve.

Update: Nathaniel Reinhart points out that ThinkGeek has been offering this design in t-shirt form for years.

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If Jeff Veen and Ben Brown both recommend a site, it's probably worth checking out. Jeff sent in a nice note almost a month ago suggesting that we check out what the kids at Mule Design were up to. Since Mr. Veen is one of my regular reads, I went there right away. I managed to enjoy what I saw so much that I filed it away in my bookmarks under "must post" and swore that I'd get to it after lunch.

Well, I didn't.

Then, a few days ago Ben Brown, Internet Rockstar sent another nudge my way. This one was a bit more of a specific request that urged me to check out a new Squid shirt. The URL seemed sort of familiar, so I clicked thru. The second I saw the site, I slapped my forehead. So, I hope Jeff Veen doesn't think we're dicks for sleeping on his submission. It's just that I can be forgetful sometimes, that's all.

Anyhow, squids are poised to be the next dominant species on the planet. Seriously, there's more of them than there are of us. The second they learn to breathe air and walk on land, it's over for us humans. The war will be long and bloody, but it will usher in an age of enlightenment and scientific advances. Oh, and pudding. Tasty, tasty pudding.

When that times comes, I will welcome our squid overlords with open arms. You can too with this shirt from Mule Design. After all, it's never too early to start brown nosing. Of course, until that day comes I will smugly eat bucketloads of calamari. Might as well enjoy being at the top of the food chain while I can, right?

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Seeing as how Flavor Flav is one of my all time favorite rappers, I'm a bit partial to this tee by Kiser. Granted, the clock is a bit big. But if you're familiar with Public Enemy's hype man, you'd know that a big ass chain and a big ass clock is the only way to do it up proper.

That's right, you know what time it is. Yeeeeah boooieee... Gah! What the... I don't know why I do that. It just sort of happens sometimes. Sorry about that.

So now Flav starring in one of the most bizzarre [yet interesting] reality shows ever, Strange Love along with Brigitte Nielson. It's an oddly compelling chronicle of the attraction between two complete opposites. When VH1 runs a weekend marathon of it in a month or two, it'd really be worth the mass genocide of brain cells required to watch it.

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So, I finally got a chance to watch "24 Hour Party People" over the weekend. It turned out to be a great film charting the rise and fall of Factory Records.

For those of you not in the know, Factory Records was home to Joy Division, New Order, O.M.D. and the Happy Mondays. They were one of the more influential independent labels in the 1980's that helped harbor the electronic sound in Manchester. One could even go so far as to say that they're partially to blame for the rise of techno.

One of the things that made Factory so infamous is that they gave catalog numbers to everything they put out. Ads, flyers, nightclubs, t-shirts and the office cat were all given catalog numbers. To the left is FAC299, a simple black on black tee containing the Factory logotype and catalog number in the fine print. It's a great shirt that's bound to get a question or two out of everyone but the most discerning music geek. Besides, Bluecat is offering free international shipping on any order which ought to make the shirt "worth it".

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Okay, one more Valentine's Day related shirt for all y'all and then I'll drop the subject for another year. You Make My Heart Smile is one of those shirts that girls will swoon over.

Part of its appeal is the very basic hand drawn heart. This would probably go over well if delivered to your girlfriend with a handmade Valentine. Crayon and construction paper will work nicely. If you're not feeling creative, you could always print out this one and run with it.

Props to Darice Romero for pointing this one out to us.

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I'm not sure what exactly it is that I like about this shirt, I just sort of do. There's something oddly endearing about a smiling fridge with wings.

European tee purveyor Manteela is just getting off the ground, but they've really got a bunch of promise. They're using the open design contest model that Threadless made famous, but they shouldn't be considered "just another clone". They're definitely one to keep an eye on.

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