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Title: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: orangewhip on July 09, 2008, 09:57:15 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2653800015_7c58a1af14.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: Fido on July 09, 2008, 10:41:46 PM
Love the poster, love the t-shirt.
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Post by: emma on July 09, 2008, 10:51:02 PM
10/10
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Post by: Son of Dorvid on July 09, 2008, 10:52:01 PM
Oh man.  That should be the back cover for Tom's book.
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Post by: orangewhip on July 09, 2008, 10:54:30 PM
Because of the podcast of the movie quote show, he now has Smokey and The Bandit quotes in his arsenal.
We were driving the other day and he says  "Turn right daddy, turn left daddy, we'll be in the clear!"
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Post by: Matt on July 09, 2008, 10:57:50 PM
Because of the podcast of the movie quote show, he now has Smokey and The Bandit quotes in his arsenal.
We were driving the other day and he says  "Turn right daddy, turn left daddy, we'll be in the clear!"

That's the coolest thing ever.

I hadn't seen the shirt - it looks great. And people are embarrassed to wear this thing in public? For shame!

The poster's a lot bigger than I thought it would be, too. Now I really can't wait.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: moonshake on July 09, 2008, 11:28:13 PM
It was such a delight to see this, even if I haven't gotten mine yet. I'm told I should be getting it very soon.
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Post by: AllisonLeGnome on July 10, 2008, 01:13:33 AM
Totally adorable!
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 10, 2008, 01:54:44 AM
12/10.  Get it?  Like that movie Spinal Tap, only the number is a little bigger!
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 10, 2008, 01:55:49 AM
Actually, though, that is so much awesomer than I imagined the t-shirt looking.  It's like the hardcore t-shirt of comedy.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 10, 2008, 03:57:56 PM
i'm liking mine better each day. no shame in admitting that, like the best show itself, it took a while for it to grow on me.

went to see boris last night and was hastily scanning the hundreds of t shirts i saw people wearing for a "scar-face" one - but no such luck.
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Post by: masterofsparks on July 11, 2008, 06:12:13 AM
Did you spot any ironic state park or kids camp shirts?
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Post by: Pat K on July 11, 2008, 09:43:47 AM
There are three awesome things about that picture. Four, if you count the thumbs up.
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Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 14, 2008, 11:57:39 AM
Did you spot any ironic state park or kids camp shirts?

hundreds - dozens, maybe. all three sizes too small i must say.

and LOTS of short shorts - on guys. anyone else witness this phenomenon with the hipster kids in their neck of the woods?

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Post by: jbissell on July 14, 2008, 01:19:19 PM
Did you spot any ironic state park or kids camp shirts?

hundreds - dozens, maybe. all three sizes too small i must say.

and LOTS of short shorts - on guys. anyone else witness this phenomenon with the hipster kids in their neck of the woods?



I can't wait for the thousands at Pitchfork fest this weekend. If it's as bad as last year, I think this'll be the last one for me.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: chrisfoll577 on July 15, 2008, 12:32:04 PM
Did you spot any ironic state park or kids camp shirts?

hundreds - dozens, maybe. all three sizes too small i must say.

and LOTS of short shorts - on guys. anyone else witness this phenomenon with the hipster kids in their neck of the woods?



I can't wait for the thousands at Pitchfork fest this weekend. If it's as bad as last year, I think this'll be the last one for me.

I'm headed to Pitchfork and my Scarface T-Shirt is two sizes too small (must have been a mix-up at 'FMU, no big deal). Unfortunately I'm not exactly a skinny hipster and if I wear it I might be confused for Tim Harrington's clean shaven brother.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: thecramedog on July 15, 2008, 12:42:31 PM


I'm headed to Pitchfork and my Scarface T-Shirt is two sizes too small (must have been a mix-up at 'FMU, no big deal). Unfortunately I'm not exactly a skinny hipster and if I wear it I might be confused for Tim Harrington's clean shaven brother.

same problem with me.  I'm kind of a bigger dude and I only got a LARGE.  I needed an XL.  I love the shirt, but I look like an overstuffed eclair in it.  My girlfriend is now threatening to steal it from me...
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: jbissell on July 15, 2008, 02:06:34 PM
Did you spot any ironic state park or kids camp shirts?

hundreds - dozens, maybe. all three sizes too small i must say.

and LOTS of short shorts - on guys. anyone else witness this phenomenon with the hipster kids in their neck of the woods?



I can't wait for the thousands at Pitchfork fest this weekend. If it's as bad as last year, I think this'll be the last one for me.

I'm headed to Pitchfork and my Scarface T-Shirt is two sizes too small (must have been a mix-up at 'FMU, no big deal). Unfortunately I'm not exactly a skinny hipster and if I wear it I might be confused for Tim Harrington's clean shaven brother.

That'll make two of us. Although mine is only one size too small. And I'm not balding yet. And I won't be taking off my clothes.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 16, 2008, 09:13:31 AM
I wore my "Get Ready to meet ..." t-shirt to a special screening of The Dark Knight on Tuesday 7/15.  I thought for sure it would work to either draw any FOT's out of the crowd, or at least cause some head-scratching among the pop-culture fanatics that managed to find their way to this thing.

Nobody even realized that it was a misquote.  In fact, while I was being searched by security, one of the event producers said "Cool shirt!  Scarface!" 

I simply replied, "Thanks, it's a fake T-shirt." 

She goes, "Well, it's cool."

Sigh ... I probably should've gotten her phone number.


P.S.  No spoilers, but I'll say ONE word about The Dark Knight: This movie was definitely shot on a camera, and it shows.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: joanna on July 16, 2008, 11:26:33 AM
steve, you expected people in the movie industry to be familiar with movies? there was your first mistake.
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Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 16, 2008, 11:32:23 AM

Nobody even realized that it was a misquote.  In fact, while I was being searched by security, one of the event producers said "Cool shirt!  Scarface!" 


that's what i dread the most about wearing this thing in public. that, and the fact that i'm a larger fella and the shirt hugs me in all the wrong places.

you never call the show any more steve - i miss your antics.

Title: I wore mine out right after I got
Post by: steely damn on July 16, 2008, 02:19:12 PM
and it took folks a bit to get it, then it became a game of reciting the original quote even more incorrectly:

Prepare yourself to become acquainted with my diminutive confederate

Extend salutations to this, my admittedly tiny but close associate

also, the "-" makes that shirt perfect
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Post by: Steeley Chris on July 16, 2008, 10:10:02 PM
If I was going to that Ted Leo & The Pharmacists show tomorrow, I would totally have worn my Scar-Face shirt. Getting this shirt kinda made my Summer.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 17, 2008, 03:30:17 AM

Nobody even realized that it was a misquote.  In fact, while I was being searched by security, one of the event producers said "Cool shirt!  Scarface!" 


that's what i dread the most about wearing this thing in public. that, and the fact that i'm a larger fella and the shirt hugs me in all the wrong places.

you never call the show any more steve - i miss your antics.



I am also a larger fella, and believe me, it hugs in ALL the right ways. ... eeew.

I don't call in much anymore for several reasons ...
1:  I've run short of antics.
2:  The past two weeks, when I was planning to call in each time, there was no show.
3:  There is no 3.
4:  I don't want to wear out my welcome ... even more than it already is.

Thank you for your support!
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 17, 2008, 09:53:57 AM
I also vote that you call again soon, Steve in New Hampshire!
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 17, 2008, 10:51:05 PM
I also vote that you call again soon, Steve in New Hampshire!

The ZING goes to you, Jason.  But it's "New Hampshaah"
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 18, 2008, 10:23:16 AM
you never call the show any more steve - i miss your antics.

I am also a larger fella, and believe me, it hugs in ALL the right ways. ... eeew.

I don't call in much anymore for several reasons ...
1:  I've run short of antics.
2:  The past two weeks, when I was planning to call in each time, there was no show.
3:  There is no 3.
4:  I don't want to wear out my welcome ... even more than it already is.

Thank you for your support!

sure thing, steve.

i don't think you've run short of antics at all, but you may have fallen victim to "orson welles syndrome." by that i mean that first call (your "citizen kane") was so off-the-charts good that everything after is not only unfairly weighed against it, but pales in comparison (through no fault of your own.)

i say you call in to next week's show - a new steve in north hollywood for a new regime.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: joanna on July 18, 2008, 05:40:06 PM
this thread has made me realize that i love the phrase "larger fella."
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: orangewhip on July 19, 2008, 09:16:04 PM
Having trouble squeezing into t-shirts  is also known as "Orson Wells Syndrome".
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Post by: danny on July 20, 2008, 12:55:19 PM
If anyone can find a picture of orson welles in a t-shirt i would love to see it.  my search turned up nothing.  I think he might be the last man in history to never wear one his whole life.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 21, 2008, 08:51:17 AM
Having trouble squeezing into t-shirts  is also known as "Orson Wells Syndrome".

I'm  now tempted to post a picture of myself wearing my white, "Get Ready To Meet ... " t-shirt, while ascending the steps of a pool after a good swim.  Fortunately for you, said picture will never exist.
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 21, 2008, 11:45:43 AM
Having trouble squeezing into t-shirts  is also known as "Orson Wells Syndrome".

I'm  now tempted to post a picture of myself wearing my white, "Get Ready To Meet ... " t-shirt, while ascending the steps of a pool after a good swim.  Fortunately for you, said picture will never exist.

Aw, man!
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Post by: Phantom Hugger on July 21, 2008, 11:51:27 AM
Having trouble squeezing into t-shirts  is also known as "Orson Wells Syndrome".

A good rule of thumb: if it takes you more than 4 seconds to get into or out of a t- shirt, it's too small.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: KickTheBobo on July 21, 2008, 06:55:09 PM
Here's a preview for next year's Mouse of Today pledge level premium.

the Scar-Face leatherette jacket.

(http://www.epworldwide.com/sf_j_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: orangewhip on August 02, 2008, 12:05:43 AM
  So, last night the kid is staying over at his mom's place.  A short time after he went to bed, I got a text message from his mom that he is rocking himself to sleep, singing to himself.  Singing  the Best Show Theme (the more laid back one).  Epic.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: KickTheBobo on August 02, 2008, 12:27:57 AM
  So, last night the kid is staying over at his mom's place.  A short time after he went to bed, I got a text message from his mom that he is rocking himself to sleep, singing to himself.  Singing  the Best Show Theme (the more laid back one).  Epic.

...and so it begins
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 02, 2008, 01:46:34 AM
  So, last night the kid is staying over at his mom's place.  A short time after he went to bed, I got a text message from his mom that he is rocking himself to sleep, singing to himself.  Singing  the Best Show Theme (the more laid back one).  Epic.

...and so it begins

Uh, what just began?
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Post by: Stan on August 02, 2008, 01:49:32 AM
  So, last night the kid is staying over at his mom's place.  A short time after he went to bed, I got a text message from his mom that he is rocking himself to sleep, singing to himself.  Singing  the Best Show Theme (the more laid back one).  Epic.

...and so it begins

Uh, what just began?

 Petey 5.0
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 02, 2008, 01:51:49 AM
OK, I forgot Orangewhip had a kid.  I thought "The Kid" referred to Tom.  Confusing!

I had a feeling that all that arguing with myself in Chinatown was going to have some sort of weird side effect.
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Post by: Regular Joe on August 02, 2008, 01:53:12 AM
  So, last night the kid is staying over at his mom's place.  A short time after he went to bed, I got a text message from his mom that he is rocking himself to sleep, singing to himself.  Singing  the Best Show Theme (the more laid back one).  Epic.

...and so it begins

Uh, what just began?

 Petey 5.0

...which leads to years of shock treatment to remove The Gorch's values from the poor child's brain.
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Post by: noise.light on August 02, 2008, 10:02:06 AM
I hope that the other kids think it's funny when he challenges them to chain fights.
Title: Re: Get ready to meet my little friend.
Post by: orangewhip on August 02, 2008, 06:19:53 PM
He really didn't take to The Gorch.  He mainly likes Philly Boy Roy, Horse, and Timmy Von Trimble.  And he does know that Timmy is a "bad guy". 
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 03, 2008, 05:45:39 AM
Timmy is a VERY bad guy.  Still, some Gorchisms from a tyke would be hilarious.
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Post by: mostlymeat on August 04, 2008, 10:50:54 AM
My kid's favorite character is PBR, too. I wonder if it's because he is such a frequent visitor? Or because of the outlandish accent?

Probably it's because he is really funny.
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Post by: orangewhip on August 04, 2008, 01:17:12 PM
I think it's a goofy voice / catchphrase / outlandish stories mix that makes him so appealing to kids.  Also, I have a collection of PBR calls on my ipod, so he hears the same ones a lot, which kids are big on.  He love talking like Roy, saying  "My House, my clothes, my phone, my boat", talking about Perkiomenville, nem cheesesteaks.  His #1 favorite thing is to do the hoagie breakdown from Rambocky (foot long, ham, provolone...)
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Post by: jherrycurl on October 06, 2009, 08:48:58 PM
Sorry to bump an old thread, but where can I get that shirt?
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 08, 2009, 08:03:09 AM
Sorry to bump an old thread, but where can I get that shirt?

Sadly, the only way to get one was to pledge during the 2008 Pledge Drive.  But who knows, maybe Tom has some extras lying around.

I can't believe there are two threads with the exact same title.