This is the official FOT Secret Santa's HELPERS 2008 Thread

[yesno]

I have a theory.  People bitch that American Apparel shirts etc are tight-fitting.  But I think that everyone else has adjusted their sizes upwards to accommodate the fattening of America.  I bet t-shirts in the 1960s and 70s were all sized like hipster clothing today. 

[iAmBaronVonTito]

i can see this.  especially since "hipsters"/etc. seem to have no problem finding clothes that fit them perfectly in any second-hand store. 

[erika]

I may not be skinny, but I don't think on a scale of women (even in the 60's and 70's) I would be considered "extra large" and yet I often have to buy shirts in that size.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

either way, i dont think it matters.  my other half was 6'1" and 130 lbs. (in other words, SKINNY) and had a hard time fitting into american apparel shirts.  the clothes were just too small. 

another case in point, i have a close friend who is 30 lbs. lighter than myself but i wear clothes two sizes smaller than they do.  it is what it is.

[A.M. Thomas]

I have a theory.  People bitch that American Apparel shirts etc are tight-fitting.  But I think that everyone else has adjusted their sizes upwards to accommodate the fattening of America.  I bet t-shirts in the 1960s and 70s were all sized like hipster clothing today. 

You're dead on.  Dov Charney, the CEO of American Apparel, actually talks about this in his interview with Charlie Rose:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8906053411802681740

He blames the fit of contemporary clothing on aging baby boomers who control the market.  They also convienently control the agricultural industry and food production.

Say what you will about the guy's creepiness, but he sure has some good ideas about manufacturing and production in America (and how to keep it ethical).

[yesno]

I may not be skinny, but I don't think on a scale of women (even in the 60's and 70's) I would be considered "extra large" and yet I often have to buy shirts in that size.

I don't know how the boob effect plays into this, but I have a large girl's hoody that I got from Target (that I bought because it's purple and I like purple), and it's way tight on me.  And I'm a very medium person (5'9" 150 lbs).

[dave from knoxville]

Would anyone who will or may not consume (1) butter, (2) sugar, (3) chocolate, or (4) almonds say so here, please? 

Thank you.

I will go on the record that I do not normally consume butter, unless it is used in combination with other ingredients in some greater culinary scheme.

dfk

[dave from knoxville]

Any shirt you can purchase is too small to fit my ample frame. I adore music of most types, and I do know how to read. Not that I think this is really an issue in the Secret Santaverse, but if you must know, I have not worn a pair of jeans in over 17 years.

[Andy]

take it from me: DFK would either like boiled peanuts or a math textbook (any math textbook, they all say basically the same shit)

you're welcome DFK and DFK's secret santa.

[Andy]

take it from me: Erika would either like some gefilta (sp?) or Wrestlemania DVD's.

you're welcome Erika and Erika's secret santa.

[Andy]

take it from me: Kim Kelly would either like a beanbag chair or some porn DVD's featuring only missionary position intercourse.

you're welcome Kim Kelly and Kim Kelly's secret santa.

[Andy]

take it from me: Groteface would either like the Twilight books or tickets to the One Man Star Wars show.

you're welcome Groteface and Groteface's secret santa.

[Kim Kelly]

Why did I expect anything to get taken seriously on this board.

Apologies.

Let me try again: I have a cat that solves crimes.

Hi, Rita Mae Brown.

[Chris L]

I could use a new avatar.  Perhaps with butter. 

[Emily]

I really want a puppy.

Thanks!