# SDMB Swag? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [June 15, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542 "2015-06-15T01:04:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/1 "2015-06-15T01:04:43Z")
[On this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=759561), **Frank** shares that he has suffered the tragic loss of his SDMB mug. Amongst the heartfelt condolences, and grateful utterances of “I’ve still got mine!”, came the voice of reason, asking about purchasing the goods, which moved me to start this thread. Will the SMDB swag ever be available for purchase online? Shirts and mugs, say? Would a strong showing of advanced interest help the cause? I’d be willing to start few threads, run a few polls, if that would help. You may also put me down in the “yes” column. I’d buy one of each. ---
**Author:** ![tapu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@tapu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tapu)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/2 "2015-06-15T01:26:57Z")
Gosh, what an innovative way out of those cash flow problems… ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/3 "2015-06-15T02:01:22Z")
They once had hideous shirts, over a decade ago now, I think. Nothing as elegant as just the mast head, because people might like that. Having apparently purchased a zillion, they refused all efforts to expand inventory to something people might want to buy. They give mugs to the moderators, along with their jackboots, I believe. All pleas, for pleasing merchandise have fallen on deaf ears to date. Pointing out that even scummy bar bands manage to profit hawking t shirts, fails to impress them. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/4 "2015-06-15T02:07:55Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > They once had hideous shirts, over a decade ago now, I think. Nothing as elegant as just the mast head, because people might like that. I would indeed like that. But something involving the turkey image from the books wouldn’t be bad either. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/5 "2015-06-15T17:52:46Z")
Also, I own a lovely light blue t shirt with the masthead, enlarged on the back, smaller and to one side on the front. And I get a lot of comments on it too! (I made it myself, using my inkjet printer and that iron on stuff you get at staples! In the end it was just easier than trying to convince TPTB!) ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/6 "2015-06-15T18:08:30Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > All pleas, for pleasing merchandise have fallen on deaf ears to date. Pointing out that even scummy bar bands manage to profit hawking t shirts, fails to impress them. I think a better characterization is here. It’s from your 2009 thread: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11076760&postcount=156](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11076760&postcount=156) Also see post 176 on page 4 of that thread: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=511654&page=4](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=511654&page=4) Also’s Ed’s reasonable reply in post 49: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/printthread.php?t=759561](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/printthread.php?t=759561) ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/7 "2015-06-15T18:17:28Z")
Not sure what your last link was supposed to be to, but it links to a broken mug thread with no post 49. ---
**Author:** ![jimbuff314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c57346/32.png) [@jimbuff314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimbuff314)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/8 "2015-06-15T18:34:53Z")
[This](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10982746&postcount=49) is Ed’s post. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/9 "2015-06-15T18:51:31Z")
Well, there’s this… > **[Sdmb Gifts - CafePress](https://www.cafepress.com/+sdmb+gifts)** > > Looking for the ideal Sdmb Gifts? Come check out our giant selection of T-Shirts, Mugs, Tote Bags, Stickers and More. CafePress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. ✓Free Returns ✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee ... not sure about that middle one… There seem to be a couple other things out there, too. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/10 "2015-06-15T18:54:52Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Well, there’s this… > > [Sdmb Gifts - CafePress](http://www.cafepress.com/+sdmb+gifts) > > not sure about that middle one… > There seem to be a couple other things out there, too. The Cite! mug is pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/11 "2015-06-15T19:30:46Z")
So…pretty much what I said. They already invested in unattractive stuff, have still hordes. Aren’t terribly interested in venturing into something sellable. 'Cause Ed still thinks it’s not hideous. (The Sistine chapel? Good lord!) Of course, that was over 15 yrs ago now, but my money is on: They STILL got the old merc, it’s STILL not selling and Ed STILL thinks it’s not hideous. And, of course, they STILL cannot be swayed that moving merc could possibly positively affect their bottom line. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/12 "2015-06-15T20:00:16Z")
The Cafe Press stuff prints on demand is my understanding, so there is not inventory sitting around. I don’t know if there is a lot of inventory of the old stuff sitting around, but the items linked to shouldn’t be. ---
**Author:** ![callander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@callander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callander)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/13 "2015-06-15T22:35:08Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > The Cite! mug is pretty cool. Not sure what’s up with the hat but I had to enlarge the picture to read the hat Horrible toilet volcano? If I read that correctly would someone kindly explain that one? ---
**Author:** ![callander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@callander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callander)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/14 "2015-06-15T22:38:37Z")
Sorry wrong quote I meant to attach to the cafepress link ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/15 "2015-06-15T23:20:53Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > So…pretty much what I said. They already invested in unattractive stuff, have still hordes. I don’t believe that is true. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/16 "2015-06-15T23:39:16Z")
> [@callander](#): > > Not sure what’s up with the hat but I had to enlarge the picture to read the hat > > Horrible toilet volcano? > > If I read that correctly would someone kindly explain that one? [Horrible Toilet Volcano](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=203638) ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/17 "2015-06-16T01:01:41Z")
[There are loads of possible SDMB T-shirt suggestions here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=759390). 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/18 "2015-06-16T01:48:58Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Well, there’s this… > > [Sdmb Gifts - CafePress](http://www.cafepress.com/+sdmb+gifts) > > not sure about that middle one… > There seem to be a couple other things out there, too. Ummm, yeah. We have some work to do. “Cute SMDB Trucker Hat” (which I get is a type of hat, but WTF - trying to picture a trucker shopping and thinking, what I need to get is a _cute_ hat). Good news is that Cafe Press will print things for us. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/19 "2015-06-16T01:51:03Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > [There are loads of possible SDMB T-shirt suggestions here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=759390). 😃 Bad **Siam Sam**! No! :mad: ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542/20 "2015-06-16T04:09:42Z")
> [@jimbuff314](#): > > [This](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10982746&postcount=49) is Ed’s post. I’m currently loving lil ed right now… but that is not reasonable. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-swag/722542.md?page=2)