I’ve ranted about fads before. Well, I’m going to rant again. Not badly this time. I’m more contemplative today, and less annoyed. =)

I was watching a TV news clip about the “This is a Big F*ing deal” shirt/joke which has swept the nation last week.

It was a midly amusing faux pas by our Vice President, and as presidential / political humor goes, it was worth a chuckle when it happened.

However, this news bit was showing people who were so excited because within three minutes of VP Biden making his on-air mistake, there were t-shirts made and available on the internet with his comment blazoned across them.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I appreciate funny t-shirts being made, and especially being made quickly for a timely event. What I wonder about is the ongoing wearability of time-sensitive political jokes.

I expect that the “This is a Big F*ing Deal” shirt will be mildly amusing for a few more months. By the end of the year, when people see the t-shirt they’ll be like, “Oh, yeah! I remember that.” By next year, the shirt won’t be funny anymore. It might have a resurgence in 2012 when re-elections are in the air. But, after that, you’ll have to explain the joke to people. That doesn’t make for an ongoingly funny shirt.

In contrast, take a shirt that has timeless humor. Like
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These t-shrits are funny, but with timeless jokes. Ones that will outlast any single year or presidency. Sure Tibet might be free someday, but even if it is liberated, the shirt would still be funny.

Now, I’m not knocking the Big Deal shirt. It is funny, and I approve of all humor. I’m just noting that when you’re planning to purchase a funny t-shrit for yourself, are you looking for the quick laugh which will turn into a painting-the-house t-shirt next year, or one that will garner you giggles for life?

Hi, all!

As you can tell from the main site, it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day again!

I love this completely low-maintenance holiday.  Sure, St. Patty’s Day is rich with Irish and Catholic History and, sure, if you were really religious, you might not drink a drop on St. Patty’s Day because it’s a holy day and all that.  But, in America, it’s one of the simplest and most fun holidays around.

It’s fun for kids because they get to run around and pinch each other for no better reason than their mom forgot to make them wear green. For teens and adults, it’s a clear dividing line between people with holiday spirit and party poopers. It takes so little effort to wear green, and yet some will and some won’t.

Personally, I find absolutely no excuse NOT to wear green on St. Patty’s. For me, it’s the perfect day to wear a green funny t-shirt. Of course, I think every day is a good day to wear a funny t-shirt, but green, now THAT’s unusual.

So, I’m sure you’ve seen the glut of St. Patty’s Day shirts we have available at Channelshirt, but I thought I’d narrow it down to my top 5 favorite ones. Anyone can wear a green tie or green pin. But, proudly stating you’re a member of the Irish Drinking Team is a sure fire way to get an extra round at the pub!

Dave’s Top 5 Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Funny Green T-Shirts:

Funny Green T-Shirt #5: Irish Olympics

Just enough green to not get you pinched, but not so overwhelmingly green it’ll clash with your other clothes, this t-shirt design shows that the Irish are talented in many areas, not just one.

Funny Green T-Shirt #4: Instant Irishman – Just Add Alcohol

Like a sea monkey, all you need is a little liquid. This t-shirt is perfect for the after-work pub party. As a matter of fact, I’m fairly certain that simply wearing this shirt increases your alcohol tolerance by 50%.

Funny Green T-Shirt #3: Rub Me For Luck

Forget a genie’s lamp, lucky penny, or even four-leaf clover. YOU are the best lucky charm of all. Wear this St. Patty’s day t-shirt out on the town, and, if you play your cards right, you may just have a cute new stranger rubbing you for luck. Who’s gettin’ lucky then?

Funny Green T-Shirt #2: Irish I Were Drinking 

I laugh every time I see this shirt. Of course, I love stupid and funny puns, and this one fits the bill. This simple, easy, but funny t-shirt design lets all your office mates know you’re ready for the drinking to begin!

Funny Green T-Shirt #1: Irish Yoga

T-Shirt Outlet really hit it out of the park with this funny green Irish Yoga t-shirt. It’s amazing the body positions you can find yourself in while drunk. Or, more often, it’s amazing the body positions your friends find you in while you’re drunk. Either way, this awesome t-shirt shows that you know about the consequences of a hard night of St. Patty’s Day Partying, and are up for the challenge!

I hope your St. Patty’s Day finds you with friends and good cheer! And, may your funny t-shirt get you a free drink!

Dave