# If the Shirt fits, read the words first. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 7, 2003, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727 "2003-05-07T18:36:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/41 "2003-05-08T16:45:59Z")
> [@](#): > > Many of you seem to of misunderstood my original post. Not surprising given the atrocious grammar. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/42 "2003-05-08T17:13:25Z")
During my geeky phase (which is only now slowly fading) I had a shirt made up with pictures of Kirstie Alley and Robin Curtis and the work “Saavikphile”. Blech. Of course, nowadays I’d gladly make up a shirt with the Starfleet logo and the words: ```auto *Join Starfleet and see the Universe! Travel to faraway star-systems Encounter interesting life-forms And kill them.* ``` ---
**Author:** ![WillSantini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ed8c4c/32.png) [@WillSantini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillSantini)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/43 "2003-05-08T18:07:39Z")
I **loathe** sport jerseys. I hate to see Marines wearing sport jerseys here on base, or anywhere for that matter. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/44 "2003-05-08T18:21:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBeer \* > \*\*Heh. Back in the late seventies, I had a T-shirt which read, “Let’s Boogie.” I can assure you all that I have **never** _boogied_ in this lifetime . . . nor any other. \*\* I remember this. Didn’t it have said boogier leaning waaaaay back and swinging a pocketwatch or some similar item? ---
**Author:** ![insomnia4AM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@insomnia4AM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/insomnia4AM)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/45 "2003-05-08T18:42:16Z")
I own many of these types of shirts. One of my favorites is one that has a personal ad on the front that says " **Hot Guy Wanted!**" I can say that it has never attracted hot guys. It’s just a comfy shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/46 "2003-05-08T21:39:07Z")
I’m currently wearing a shirt that says “I’m lost. Please take me home with you?”. Any takers? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Tansu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@Tansu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tansu)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/47 "2003-05-08T22:22:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by john\_b \* > \*\*Many of you seem to of misunderstood my original post. I meant people that wear shirts calling themselves life guards when they arn’t just to look cool or something. Wearing shirts for say the Redskins or comic book heros that you have a personal liking for or that are special to you. It words on shirts especially largly written name brands that bothers me. \*\* Well, **john\_b** (May I call you “Sloop”?), I’m actually _not_ THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE UNIVERSE, despite what my T shirt may say. 😉 😛 ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/48 "2003-05-08T22:38:29Z")
**lieu** , that image makes me think of the phrase “Keep on Truckin’!” But I don’t remember a pocketwatch. I guess one needs a watch in order to boogie or truck. Hmm. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/49 "2003-05-08T22:40:41Z")
Holy christ, **Gazelle** , that is a funny site. I want SO MANY of them! ---
**Author:** ![SylverOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@SylverOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SylverOne)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/50 "2003-05-08T22:55:42Z")
Seen on back of shirt worn by woman riding a Harley: (_on a Discovery Channel documentary_) **If you can read this, the Bitch just passed you.** I laughed myself silly. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2003, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/51 "2003-05-08T23:15:02Z")
I like Structure. I think I owe them about a hundred thousand million dollars, too. ---
**Author:** ![anya\_marie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ebca7d/32.png) [@anya\_marie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anya_marie)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/52 "2003-05-09T10:19:21Z")
My only shirt with writing on it is a Crowded House shirt, it has a picture of Nick, Paul, Neil, and Mark bordered in red, and Crowded House, Together Alone near the bottom hem. It is probably one of the coolest things that I own. ---
**Author:** ![Kyomara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8edcca/32.png) [@Kyomara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyomara)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/53 "2003-05-09T10:49:32Z")
Sadly, I must confess that my favorite t-shirt is a lie as well. I am now giving moustache rides away for _free_. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/54 "2003-05-09T13:29:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by scout1222 \* > \*\ ***lieu** , that image makes me think of the phrase “Keep on Truckin’!” > > But I don’t remember a pocketwatch. > > I guess one needs a watch in order to boogie or truck. Hmm. \*\* **Scout** , aaaah, yep you’re right but you’re too young to know that. How did that happen? ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2003, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/55 "2003-05-09T15:05:14Z")
[hijack](based on sports logo clothing) Last night on a rerun of “Third Rock from the Sun”, Harry asked a girl out and mistakenly got the idea she was twins. **Mrs. Dubcek:** I dated twins once. **Harry** : It’s harder than I thought it would be. **Mrs. Dubcek:** Especially if they dress alike. **Harry:** They dress alike??? **Mrs. Dubcek:** Well, mine did…but it was the Minnesota Twins, so it’s understandable. [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![Finnie\_the\_Pooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@Finnie\_the\_Pooh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finnie_the_Pooh)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2003, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727/56 "2003-05-10T01:43:47Z")
I had a t-shirt that said:" Stolen from Mabel’s Whorehouse. Satisfaction guaranteed. Our motto: The customer always comes first! I also had a cap that said: FCK!- the only thing missing is yoU. Needless to say I was a lonely boy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-shirt-fits-read-the-words-first/173727.md?page=2)