December 8th, 2006 |
The President of 80's Tees saw the work we did on the Good Karma project and wanted to get in on the action. Time and again I'm really impressed by the kinds of people I get to meet through this website, and the connections I get to make with the internet. This is no exception. Kevin Stecko sent me several fantastic shirts just because, like the Good Karma project stipulates, he felt like being nice. So a huge and heartfelt thank you goes out to 80's Tees for their generosity.
I want to detail each of the rad shirts that the 80's Tees guys send out for us.
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Rainbow Brite was a staple of the 80s cartoons. Although Aubrey watched the show a lot, it wasn't anything that hit my radar. Because, you know, I was too busy watching GI Joe and Transformers (both of which are also at 80s Tees). But I think I remember it mostly being about some jerks who wanted to desaturate everything and steal all the color. But then Rainbow Brite would swoop in with that little poofball and would kick all their asses. Which is pretty cool. Girl Power? Sure.
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The Goonies movie has given us some wonderful enduring treasures. Phrases such as "Sloth love Chunk!!" while making a special face, and tormenting Fat Kids to do the Truffle Shuffle. I like little bits here and there but I think the movie mostly just scared me - and not Sloth either. It was that blasted Mom of the Fratellis. She creeps me out.
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Jethro Tull is...wait...what's up with that picture? Oh yeah. I decided I'd spare you pictures of me by having some random advertising models and superstars sit in from the pages of some magazines I get. So this shirt is brought to you by some perfume ad dude. Anyway, kids, Jethro Tull rocks, back when "rocking" actually meant having musical talent. Check out some of the live recordings of "My God" and it will change your world. This tshirt is awesome.
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Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats....HO! This shirt rules! I love it! Lauren Harris, you've got good taste. Thundercats was the show that taught me not to judge people by color, because even baby-blue cat-people can be black. Thundercats was the show that first showed me a topless cat woman in the form of a naked Cheetara in the pilot episode (try getting away with that today!). It taught me the joys of rocket scooters, beating the crap out of monsters, and the value of sight-beyond-sight. Thundercats....HO!
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Contra brought the Konami Code to the mainstream. Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start - gotta add in the select for the second player, because I think I spent at least a year solid playing Contra with my best friend. Just watch out for that damn "phaser" gun because that thing sucked. I gotta say, man, I loved that Machine Gun. And that arctic stage. Good stuff.
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Dukes of Hazzard, brought to you by the lovely Jessica Alba, was rocking the porno moustache and reckless driving. Now that was some sweet action. Announcer Voice: now those boys from Hazzard didn't mean no harm, they were just playin' around, but them county sheriffs meant business!
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Led Zeppelin boxers? Why the heck not? 80's Tees was freaking awesome enough to send out a pair of freaking Led Zeppelin boxer shorts. YES! From the zoso album, no less. I remember playing Quake for hours on end to this album.
Man oh man what a sweet collection. Mad props to the guys over at 80s Tees. Check 'em out for all your nostalgia needs. These shirts are great. And when you're done checking out 80s Tees, come visit us in theWAREHOUSE forums.
Previously at theWAREHOUSE: the Good Karma project
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