It's Time To Merchandize!

by Joe Dunman on Feb 13, 2008 11:54 AM MST in News Comment 28 comments

Okay, people. What's a good Internet meme/obscure inside joke without a decent physical representation of that meme/obscure inside joke for public consumption?

Well, I'm here to fill the gap.

Depending on the feedback I get, I'd like to have t-shirts made with a little phrase that we all can't live without typing any chance we get. How about it? Would you buy this shirt or something like it?

I'm open to ideas, if you're open to plunking down $16 or so for the shirt. I wouldn't mark up the price more than 50 cents or so from whatever CafePress would charge. I'm not in it for the money, honey. And I'm also not married to this idea, so if nobody cares, I won't waste the two seconds it takes to get this going.

Oh, and if you answer "Maybe" to the poll question, please leave a comment and tell me why.

Poll

Would You Buy A T-Shirt Like The One Above?

Maybe

6 votes

Yes

10 votes

No

19 votes

35 votes | Poll has closed

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sort of related, but not really

I've always had this idea that I think would be great but have never followed up on it. I think it would be cool to buy a bunch of hated rival hockey cards (think Bertuzzi, Maltby, Draper, Chelios, most Red Wings, May, Crawford, whomever) and put them in the urinals during a game in which they are the opponent. I'm sure the custodians at the Can would not appreciate it, but it sure would be worth it to me.

by Bob in Boulder on Feb 13, 2008 12:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Re: sort of related

That's a great idea! Of course, cardboard has a knack for clogging drains, which could make quite a smelly mess, but it would be totally worth it.

Do they even make hockey cards out of cardboard anymore? I haven't bought them in a looooooong time.

by Joe Dunman on Feb 13, 2008 12:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure you could laminate them....

just to make them last a little longer....still Janitors would hate to have to remove them...

by Americanario on Feb 13, 2008 2:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Urinals

And what exactly would the FEMALE fans get to pee on?

by Rookie14 on Feb 14, 2008 12:13 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Targets

I'm a little embarrassed to admit this but when my son was learning I got him "Tinkle Targets" (hey there was no man around to teach him). Yes boys, toilet time can be as fun as peeing your name in the snow! They're made of environmentally safe, non-toxic, biodegradable tissue paper with images on them. I've also seen a product called "Sinkems" made of that biodegradable packing peanut material.

It's truly frightening how much I know about this subject.

by Rookie14 on Feb 14, 2008 12:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Targets

I consider various urination techniques to be a very important part of my overall knowledge base.

by Joe Dunman on Feb 14, 2008 7:08 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Targets

I consider various urination techniques to be a very important part of my overall knowledge base.

Then you may be interested in knowing that in the UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can legally do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle. A pregnant woman may urinate where ever she damn well pleases.

Should you need further details on international urination law please don't hesitate to ask.

by Rookie14 on Feb 14, 2008 8:17 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Targets

a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can legally do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle.

For his sake, I hope he's left-handed.

by Joe Dunman on Feb 14, 2008 8:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Drop a deuce...

...instead.

Yeah, I went there.

by Thomas on Feb 14, 2008 1:10 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

It all depends on the catchiness/nerdiness/blogging smugnnes "I'm part of the underground and you wish you were" caché of it.

If it said "The only Adam's Quenneville is qualified for is 'Sam' " I might get one.

by Jibblescribbits on Feb 13, 2008 12:16 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Maybe

Yeah, but he doesn't even deserve a beer. More like a wine cooler and a razor for that mustatrocity on his face.

by Joe Dunman on Feb 13, 2008 12:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Q

If there's one thing that he's got going for him.. it's the killer 'Stache

by Jibblescribbits on Feb 13, 2008 12:26 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

No

Come on guys, why are we picking on Skrastins? I mean, sure he's been bad this season, but it's not like he's a high paid guy. It's not like he was EVER expected to be as good as he was this season. I think you guys are being too harsh on Sratch. I just would never buy anything that even remotely makes fun of anyone on the Avs.

by Mike the Avs Fan on Feb 13, 2008 1:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

errrr..

rather; "he wasn't expected to be as good as he was LAST season" not this season.

by Mike the Avs Fan on Feb 13, 2008 1:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: No

Not even a "Never Trade With Calgary" t-shirt?

I think I'd go crazy if I never made fun of the things I like. A little self-deprecation goes a long way.

by Joe Dunman on Feb 13, 2008 1:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

actually

i'd love to wear a "never trade with calgary" t-shirt, lol. all those trades were totally asinine! I just like Skrastins a lot, so don't really take it too seriously lol.

by Mike the Avs Fan on Feb 13, 2008 1:42 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

He is a high paid guy. Prior to the pick-up of Hannan he was going to be the highest paid defenseman on the Avalanche. He basically makes what Finger, Sauer and Liles make combined. He never was worth 2.4 million per.

Skrastins: 2.4
Leoprone: 1.5
JM Liles: 1.325
Clark: 1.5
Finger 475K
Sauer 720K
Hannan 4.5

NONE of this is Skrastins' fault, except for the fact that after his ironman record he all of a sudden had a bad knee. I believe he had a bad knee way before that but played through it for the record. He's not very good, never has been but Q somehow thought he was a top pairing guy. I'll never understand this.

Anyway, I think he's the worst defenseman the Avs have had since Chris McAlester. There's no question that Karlis has effort, toughness and grit. I think those things have overshadowed his huge problems with skating, positioning and one v one hypnotism (my term for the way he self-mesmerizes by chasing the puck carrier out of position and never challenging them but using some hybrid containment defense that is not surprisingly, only effective at blocking shots), and his instance on falling down, like all the time. Karlis fooled a lot of people for a lot longer than I thought he should. I mean it's great that he makes a diving poke check, but why the hell was he behind the play to begin with? Anyway, I'm not a Skrastins hater. I think he works hard and has done what he's done for so long he doesn't know any other way. I blame Skrastins on his coaches. After a few healthy scratches I think the coaches have finally seen the light and it's too bad for Skrastins because he could be a decent 5/6 guy if he just played his position. He has a great motor and can clear his own zone. Too bad his bad habits were not only tolerated but praised for so long.

by Dario on Feb 13, 2008 4:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs