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Attn: Bloody Elbow Night Crew, Respect Baudelaire

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So remember in the comments section of a post recently (I don't remember which) I said I wasn't keen on the idea of doing a t-shirt? Remember how I said I'd do it only if I was blown away?

Mission accomplished. Baudelaire created one and it's very cool. Hint: the Bloody Elbow Night Crew will not be disappointed.

I'm going to get his permission to post the t-shirt. If you guys like it, we'll consider printing them.

UPDATE: So here's a simple question: do you think we should print the shirtt? Answer yes or no. As far as the shirt, read the tags and where the bus is headed. They can both be tweaked to be bigger and more legible, respectively, but at least catch the idea.

 

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!!!!!

Awesome, can’t wait to see it.

And rec’d, obv.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

OMFG

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 7, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

That shirt is awesome. Count me in.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll patiently await the ‘Respect Subo’ FanPost, seeing as how I was ruthlessly defaced by smoogy in gif form during the WEC liveblog.

(You’re just going to repost the gif, aren’t you)

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I expect better from you, Blackout

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here you go subo:

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Apr 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tolerate it? Hell, it fuels me

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey now

You laughed harder than anyone.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but you’re supposed to be on the Superfriends, not the Legion of Doom

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

My boss

is like “what the fuck are laughing at?!”. Hilarious.

by MauiPimpin on Apr 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think something funky happened with the jpg. I can’t really read the text – or maybe that’s by design?

by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

No

You should be able to read it. You can’t blow it up in Firefox?

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is what I’m getting when I click through for the full size…

by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm in IE at home

And it’s unreadable.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I blew it up in Firefox…really can’t make out the top, but the license plate “night crew.”

by Cannon Jacques on Apr 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tags: Night Crew

Destination: Bloody Elbow

Baudelaire says he can’t make both easier to read. You guys want that?

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can make both easier.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

The tags look fine, but I would go with Bloody Elbow being easier to read. Cool concept.

by Cannon Jacques on Apr 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can read the plate

It’s the top part that’s hard to make out

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some considerations..

Would you want this shirt to be screen printed? I’m counting eight colors. With the white space and predominant black, I wouldn’t think you’d want to do a digital print, and an eight color screen print is going to bring up the front end cost considerably.

Furthermore; how much interest would have to exist to print these shirts? It seems to have a limited appeal. I have resources for short run screen printing if the interest is low and you want to fire some out anyway. My email is on my profile.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m not looking to lose money, but I don’t care at all about making a cent off of these. I couldn’t care less about mass appeal.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

You couldn't care less about mass appeal?

You’re selling shirts.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only to about 20 people here. That’s it. And if the costs are too onerous, I won’t.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough

Sales up, costs down. Not saying you should have snakes climbing through skulls, or zombies putting each other in kimuras to merely increase appeal.. Though I would buy the latter without hesitation.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, I already own the ZOMBIE HAMMERLOCK trademark

by smoogy on Apr 7, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

no offense but i wouldn't buy it..

and blackout has a point.. if it is screen printed it wouldn’t look as good.. digital is better in a design like this, but it would be more costly.

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t like doing digital prints on apparel at all. Personally, I’m not really into the shirt. No slight on Baudelaire, who I like very much. If other people are interested, more power to you.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, im not trying to hate on anyone especially baudelaire cause i really like the guy..

it’s not just a shirt that i’d buy.. or maybe cause it got built up too much by luke saying he got blown away by the design..

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 7, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Different strokes, different folks

I like it a lot, but if you guys don’t, ok, no worries. I’m sure Baudelaire’s got a lot of tricks in his bag.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

so what kind of shirt are you really interested in doing?

it has to be Bloody elbow night crew? or what chris said, anything as long as it looks good and has BE written on it?

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

The sky’s the limit. Imagination welcome.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't buy it either

I appreciate the effort myself, and perhaps there will be a couple to choose from?? hint hint wink wink nudge nudge.

Luke is right though, different strokes different folks

by soadtrails on Apr 8, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know nothing about T-shirt making, but I’d definitely buy a Bloody Elbow Night Crew shirt. One suggestion though – the whole point of the night crew is to stay up and watch Japanese events, right? Could the shirt have something that reflects that? If this is the shirt you’re going with, I’m cool with that, just thought I’d throw in my .02.

by Tim Burke on Apr 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m with the Beer Monster here. If this shirt gets printed, I’ll totally rock one — I’d wear a shirt with Bea Arthur buck naked if it said “Bloody Elbow” — but I’m not totally blown away by the design. As weo and Blackout noted, I think something simple with two or three colors would look great on a screenprint (not to mention be way cheaper to print). Daps to Mr. Baudelaire for setting this in motion though – I hope to be draped up in BE clothing in time to hit the beach.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I already have 2 nekkid Bea shirts though, so can we not go in that direction?

by Tim Burke on Apr 7, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beach? More like hard court

H3LL TO THE HOLE!!!!!

(Sadly.. I honestly don’t remember what the line actually was…)

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re missing a ‘POUNDED’

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aha

I looked for the thread (and failed) because I knew it wasn’t right. Gotta remember that…

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would consider paying for a naked Bea Arthur shirt for Chris if he would wear it to a Bellator event.

by Cannon Jacques on Apr 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Am I the only one?

What the hell is on the shirt? I can’t read anything on it.

Personally, I want a shirt that says BloodyElbow.com Night Crew says “Hello, Japan!”, and have Gardner doing to the wave.

Editor-in-chief of MMA-Analyst.com

by Leland Roling on Apr 7, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, I was joking so no big deal.

I just can’t read it. I see that it’s a bus, I get the idea, just not a huge fan of it.

Editor-in-chief of MMA-Analyst.com

by Leland Roling on Apr 7, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

Let me amend that slightly: I’m not big on shtick…in this space.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you saying you save it for the bedroom? Hi-yo

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the bus theme. Make the BLOODY ELBOW larger across the top and the NIGHT CREW larger so it will still be readable after printing and you have a winner.

There are a few cheap ways to get them done with very little effort on anyone’s behalf.
A few examples of simply uploading your design and they do the rest.
http://t-shirts.cafepress.com/cp/customize/
http://www.zazzle.com/create

by Benicio on Apr 7, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Nooooooooo

Cafe Press jacks up the costs big time so they can profit from the sale as though they are their own designs. Willing to assume the other site is more of the same. I know Luke isn’t interested in profiting, but he could keep the cost of the shirt much lower by hiring a screen printer directly.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

that sucks :( I guess you pay for convenience.

I like my Fedor shirts I got from there and one of the few places who dont charge crazy amounts for international shipping.

by Benicio on Apr 7, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

With final cost, they’re perhaps not so bad. But when you submit artwork and expedite the online cart/screen printing/shipment, they take your profits up until a pretty ridiculous cost.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 7, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Cafe Press is expensive and doesn’t make the best quality stuff.

I’m sure we could find someone to run a small batch on screenprint relatively cheaply. I think someone in another post even said they have a setup they’d consider busting out if we ever decided to do shirts.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet Luke has a t shirt printing hook up. That is, if Chad Dukes hasn’t driven him away yet.

"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock

by BadB on Apr 7, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean colorworks?

I haven’t even approached Dukes about it. Not even close to the stage where that conversation is necessary.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I meant that Dukes has driven away the Colorworks guy.

"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock

by BadB on Apr 7, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a horribly failed attempt at humor, actually. Not being able to edit posts is hard sometimes.

"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock

by BadB on Apr 7, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

1. I like the design, but would perhaps something a bit simpler would be easier to see and cheaper, and thus acquiring the shirts would be more feasible. Something perhaps with Night Crew, Bea, or Mo! I would love having “Hello, Japan!” on it (but not necessarily Gardner – we get the joke without having to beat it into the ground explaining it. Besides, the photo would be hard to print and $$$)

2. Would this come in colors other than white? Any other neutral is fine with me, gray, black, etc.

3. Any comments aside, Baudelaire, you are awesome for getting this started. And being creative.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 7, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Baudelaire's artwork

But I’m not big into this one. I would say if he would come up with something more simple, like the last WEC poster, I would definitely get one of those.

by ufc4 on Apr 7, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

That poster was better than most every UFC poster I’ve seen – less is more, Mr. UFC Poster Designer!

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 7, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

People seem to either love or hate the DREAM posters, but I like em. Baudelaire’s Torres/Mizugaki poster FTW

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 8, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

The FWGP poster is the best one yet:

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I love Dream’s posters, something like that with Bloody Elbow in it would be awesome.

by ufc4 on Apr 8, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

For me, there is no greater posters for any event than the Pride and to a lesser extent the Dream ones. The Pride ‘Seed’ poster was a thing to behold.

by Benicio on Apr 8, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Either Dream or Pride images would be unreal. i dont know how comfortable luke or anyone else would be with taking one and slapping BE on it, but maybe we could just do it anyways. and by “we” i mean someone else and ill buy one

by beersnbroads on Apr 8, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

that would be good…more simple

by soadtrails on Apr 8, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you take that same design/concept but simplify it to a two color (red for “Bloody Elbow”, white for everything else on a black shirt) it would be tits.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

And screen printed, obviously.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

I feel so in the dark...

What is the “Night Crew”, and as an insomniac west coaster, how do I not know about it? Is this because I haven’t managed to make it into a fight night thread since Wargods?

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Apr 8, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Start following the late night Japan show live threads.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, some of us have jobs, buddy.

Seriously, I wish I could. I look forward to moving to England; the 8 hour time advance will make it possible.

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Apr 8, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Night Crew threads are awesome – they’re sleep-deprived, half-drunk threads of awesome. If you can find the time, you gotta join us. I’ve done the past 2.5 (fell asleep during DREAM.8 intermission to my shame) – it’s worth falling asleep in class for me.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have a stupid amount of fun on those liveblogs. I think one of my favorite BE memories is the impromptu Mo-off during Sengoku 7. It was spectacular.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with both things Rundownloser and themachiavellian just said. I have a job, and I still make it a point to attend every one I can. Don’t knock it till you try it.

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Must. . .Resist. . .MO!!!!!

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

staying up with the night crew is worth the dragging ass at work the next day.

but how many folk work on sundays? the last one started on a saturday night/sunday morning at 2 am. so if you dont have to be at work until monday, you should be golden. (i say this but i work a job where my weekend is on monday-tuesday, so i get to drag ass at work on sundays).

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I work Sundays and that’s why I’m never up with the Night Crew.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

FYI for those of you wanting us to use pictures of fighters, posters...etc

if we’re selling these we can’t break any laws with likeness/copyright. So like we can’t use pictures of a fighter without their permission, or copyrighted logos, or photos we don’t have the rights to…etc. SO a completely original design is the only way this really works.

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/

by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Would a Japanese flag be fair play?

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like it. . .

Except I don’t wear white (an oddball quirks I have). If everyone else likes the design, though, then do it.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

I picture it as a black shirt with white flag, personally.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

cheap too since there’s only 2 colors. easy to screen print.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great idea right here! I’m not digging the Baudelair shirts though. :( Sorry….

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

The bus on the front and this on the back.

"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"

by Warhand on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luke!!

Since we have such great participation on this site with WEOWEOWEOs contests. Why don’t you create some ground rules and have a contest for best shirt design, and we can vote. Just make sure you get some in XXXL.

by nitro on Apr 8, 2009 1:33 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

great design but...

How the hell is anybody going to know the meaning of this shirt when passing by somebody who is wearing it? The point is to promote the site and make a little money. I have a better idea.. Get a white t-shirt and type “BLOODYELBOW.COM” in big black bold letters. There, I did it!

by steveoc24 on Apr 8, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Check the comments...

As Luke said, we don’t have permission to use the URL on the shirt. Also, when I see somebody wearing a t-shirt with a big URL on it, my first thought isn’t “oh, I’d better go to that website.” It’s probably “look at the mook wearing the free promo tee.” I’m way more likely to ask someone with a cool, kind of obtuse design on their shirt what it’s all about. Besides, BE’s name gets spread around plenty as it is. This is just something fun.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 8, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn’t have time to read the comments and obviously I was being sarcastic when I mentioned wearing a big t-shirt with a huge URL. I’m just saying that reading this specific t-shirt would promote nothing and get no business and I can’t remember somebody ever coming up to me and giving two shits what my t-shirt means. I understand its just for fun, but you guys are donating a lot, if not all, of your time to this site so why not invest in a shirt design that can actually promote casual fans to this site besides hard-cores.

No offense to Baudelaire, he did a great job.

by steveoc24 on Apr 8, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Word, I was just thinking of this Cage Potato shirt I have (THAT ISN’T ME) that has a big ugly “CAGE POTATO DOT COM” on the back. I always wear it under a hoodie.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 8, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for mentioning cage potato. You just reminded me of Laura Celeste. Ill be back in 30.

by steveoc24 on Apr 8, 2009 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol at (THAT ISN'T ME)..

but i think that simple shirts are the way to go too.

just not like that, cause that’s hella ugly..

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

It’s a spoof on this Beatles shirt by Experimental Jetset, of which there are many, many spoofs.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 8, 2009 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

I understand what you were getting at. I just remembering seeing that ring girl Cage Potato was talking about a couple days ago.

by steveoc24 on Apr 8, 2009 3:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Even Better!

Throw a little color on it, perhaps red for the site, and let me know where to send the money. Though I don’t get the significance of the bear, but it’s still interesting. I just can’t think of anything Night Crew related that wouldn’t need to worry about copyrights, aside from a map of Japan. Which would be weird.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, Nelson pretty much does all the Night Crew liveblogs, so I guess the bear would be him.

And as for my own opinion, that shirt kicks ass.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

That’s cool, i’ll take it.

by ufc4 on Apr 8, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet you have heaps sitting in a folder somewhere that just needs a tweak. Keep posting them Baudelaire my man. I love your minimal and slightly obscure work.

by Benicio on Apr 8, 2009 4:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bloody Elbow and Bears

This shirt must be made.

"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard

by Brett Jones on Apr 8, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bears

I read somewhere their periods attract bears. Bears can smell the menstruation.

Well, that’s just great. You hear that, Ed? Bears. Now you’re putting the whole station in jeopardy.

by Nick Travaglini on Apr 8, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like the idea...

of it being like the Affliction fighter lines. Design on the front, writer name on the back. We all have our own unique designs and you must all choose one of us to pimp.

OR we are much more reader friendly and let you have your own username on the back. ;)

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

If you’re only selling 20 or whatever, couldn’t you put everyone’s username that buys one on the back? If only one person asks Rundownloser what the hell a “Beer Monster” is, my work would be done here…

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's not up to me...

but I think it’s kind of a cool idea. Sell a “yearly” edition with everyone’s username who buys one listed on the back. So rather than selling shirts year round we’d just sell a limited yearly edition where if you buy it you end up with your name on the back as part of the Night Crew or whatever.

Just thinkin out loud

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http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/

by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I could get behind that.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would love to have to try to explain that one. It’s a challenge I gladly accept.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dig the bear, for obvious reasons.

by Chris Nelson on Apr 8, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is sick! i love it. awesome job Baudelaire.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would buy the bus, but probably not the bear.

Hello, Japan!

by Mr.Kib on Apr 8, 2009 3:54 AM EDT reply actions  

I could ware that.

Hello, Japan!

by Mr.Kib on Apr 8, 2009 5:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

OH!

I like that one. much more interesting in that it does SHOW the area that the night crew covers shows from…has a very nice logo. Simple colors.

This is my favorite so far

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’m still down with the Fagan’s Japanese clock, but this is definitely the best one by Baudelaire yet.

The fact we’re even having this debate and getting these suggestions is awesome in itself.

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Baudelaire:

You can just run with the notion that I like any of your t-shirt designs until otherwise noted. These are all pretty awesome.

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by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

WANT

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Dig this

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK this is my Idea

I suck at graphic art, so this pic is just a vague outline of my idea. I grave digger under moonlight, but not the skeleton crap, maybe a rugged old man. Put a name on the grave stone saying Bloody elbow Night Shift. If Baudelaire can throw something like that together I think it would look cool.

Photobucket

by Nick Travaglini on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Or we could just use Alex Emelienenko's back tattoo ...

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by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

i know luke doesn't like this design, but if you guys still make a shirt like this, i'd buy it in a heart beat..

I just hate MMA deathskull shirts or those that look like youre challenging jerks to a fight.. I want something nice and simple that you could wear on any occasion..

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

being honest I’d wear that shit in a heartbeat, probably before any of the other stuff. It’s also kind of clever in lighter colors because simple, happy designs that also involve the words BLOODY ELBOW are a great pairing

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks brent..

now lets convince people to print this shit up. haha. (not that im in to self promotion or whatever), but i really want a bloody elbow shirt like that..

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like it...

And i also like your design with the clock at the bottom.

by SouthAlaBamaRampage on Apr 8, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which is a roundabout way of saying you want to wear the girls version.

by ufc4 on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like those, I’d get one for me n the wife. :)

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by xFenixKnightx on Apr 8, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those are awesome and I want one.

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Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm glad someone else likes them

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly...

There should be a way to put animated GIFS on shirts. Damn, that would be so epic.

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by Leland Roling on Apr 8, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

I can see this happening in the next 20 years just because you said that now…haha.

I call dibs on Marquardt’s combo from his last fight. :)

by Kaleb Kelchner on Apr 8, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

BE shirt ideas

This is a cool thread and I love Baudelaire. Hope you don’t mind me chipping in a few thoughts, which you can freely disgard:
1) Rather than limiting it to the night crew, it’d be cool if the shirt was reflective of the site as a whole—it would have a bigger potential audience that way too.
2) I love the idea of taking pre-orders and printing a list of usernames on the back, maybe like a concert t-shirt lists the various cities/dates it visits.
3) It’s important to have a large, simple design that says: I talk about fights on the internet at a cool site named Bloody Elbow. Throwing in buses or bears will confuse the issue.
4) I would never own an Affliction shirt, and have no MMA shirts whatsoever. If I bought one, I’d want to support my favorite site, and advertise that I’m a user—that way, if I saw blackout612 at BW3 I’d recognize him or any other regulars if I run into them at a UFC event.
5) This is a great idea that must happen. But it also should not be tossed off or taken lightly. Having five designs to choose from in a prominent poll on the frontpage would probably be the best way to decide.
Those are my thoughts. Thanks for listening.

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"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions  

"3) It’s important to have a large, simple design that says: I talk about fights on the internet at a cool site named Bloody Elbow. Throwing in buses or bears will confuse the issue."

Sorry, I will never approve a shirt like this. Look, ultimately I’m happy to have everyone’s input and I hope this doesn’t come across dick-ish, but I’ve got final veto. I was writing on this site when no one was around and I protect the image of this place with every fiber of my being.

If we do a shirt, it’s only because it has serious artistic merit. And that’s not negotiable.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions  

No, thanks. Part of the reason that I like Baudelaire’s design was that it’s message wasn’t heavy handed, it didn’t have any over the top logo whoring and was visually wasn’t obtrusive. That’s the sort of thing I’m talking about.

Clean, simple, effective.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

strike 2! haha.

game on. i still have a couple of stuff under my sleeve that i hope you’d like.. :)

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is nearly unprintable

Nevermind that it’s a two color process. Plus, when you design a shirt, it has to be a flat graphic, not onto a photo of someone in apparel.

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by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eww.... lol

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by xFenixKnightx on Apr 8, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clever, but unwearable.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

how bout this luke? does this make it strike 3? haha.

i can change the Guy on a TV if you like, but you get the basic concept of the shirt right? :)

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Is that clipart?

Or did you pen out the vector? Also, I’m counting at least eight colors.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

There are at least four reds, three greys and a black.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i can make the TV guy look simpler with less colors..

but before i do that, or make a highres flat pic, luke has to like it first.. haha.

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

It looks like he’s humping the TV…

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Isn't that the point of the Night Crew? Or am I doing something wrong?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

So when you said your stream was fucked up, you didn’t mean the fight feed.

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 8, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that’s getting to be bad ass there

by soadtrails on Apr 8, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where’s his bowling ball?

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another thing to keep in mind

You can’t use images that aren’t of your own creation or purchased through stock media sites. Seems most of the designs are auto traces in AI. Editing an existing photograph does not protect you from infringement of intellectual property. Don’t want BE on the hook for something like that..

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

i dont know about the other peoples submissions, i made sure mine is royalty free..

that means its all good if im not mistaken right? they said those stuff can be used for anything even commercial use..

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

If it’s released for commercial use too, you’re golden.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about this?

I know I’m new and all, but just had a thought and figured I’d throw it out there. My photoshop is not working right so I had to use aviary, but the red on the sleeve is blood, hence Bloody Elbow. Just a concept, let me know what you think.

by Amsterdaam on Apr 8, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

very witty. but to screen print, it would take 2 screens (2 colors, also because of the location of the ‘blood’). also, some screen printers don’t like printing on the sleeve, its annoying to set up apparently.

sweet idea though.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, they like it

Because they’ll charge you double for it.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will lovingly craft each one with puffy paint and glitter.

;-)

by Amsterdaam on Apr 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

hell yes.

done. i’m all for the puffy paint and glitter. haha.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

The good thing about Baudelair’s designs is only those with the inside word would know what they mean. They are subtle and you can wear them without drawing attention to yourself like most MMA shirts.

I think the words Luke is looking for with these shirts is ‘obscure’ and ‘subtle’?

by Benicio on Apr 8, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m very down with more of an ‘in the know’ shirt – like Techno Viking

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe with a different color…

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

The green has a significance.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like it

You don’t have to, but I’d be interested in hearing the inspiration or choices for shirt.

I could take or leave green, significance aside.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked the original phrasing better.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m sure you know how we’ll often say “Choi’d” or “Bearded” or “GSP’d” to mix it up with Rec’s.. Like I told Richard below, I can obviously edit any parts of the image or the color for a different effect. This was just the concept that suddenly popped into my head as I scrolled through this thread earlier this afternoon.

Keep in mind that I kept the design to a two color process. It would require two screens (front/back), but is still much more cost effective than many 7-8 color processes.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

How so?

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Choi'd, like Rec'd

You know? Make that shit green and all…

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, of course. That’s a different color green, though.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green nonetheless

That’s when I decided to stylize my choice. There’s a hint of blue in it. I have a pretty individual creative aesthetic, but it’s brought me where I am. I can toy with it. I know a red would go over well, but it would change the message (and look like the figures are standing in a pool of blood, no less). Suggestions?

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t care for the white shirt, but I totally love the design. Maybe gray?

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definitely better in gray.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably

I’m not a big fan of white tees myself. This is just the way I designed it at the outset. I could reverse the image onto a black tee and retain the green (or another shade of green). I’ve actually been partial to using neons in the apparel that I’ve designed of late.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not a big fan of green, but I like the design more now that I know the reasoning behind it.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can’t even see it. It’s a big X to me.

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Try to refresh the image

I exported it in CMYK and my Adobe Creative Suite likes to be a stubborn asshole when I don’t use RGB.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still get zilch. Could be because I’m using IE8.

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Try this direct link

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7643/choid2.jpg

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Already did. Nada. And my firefox is crashing for some reason. Apparently I need a new computer. : )

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a re-up

If it doesn’t work, your PC is playing tricks on you.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always associate red with the site, but the green works since it’s an inside joke. I’m guessing it’s HMC standing over a keyboard warrior?

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed

Giving a big thumbs up.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also

I can make the BE wording on the back red. It would likely cost little more, being that it’s another screen.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

That might be worth it, though.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 9, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Also

I didn’t post that for some kind of contest. I had some downtime this afternoon and wasn’t very productive.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah…I love the Choi’d shirt

Right now in order I’d say
1. Choi’d
2. the BloodyElbow.com column shirt that weoweoweo posted
3. the bear shirt

Obviously as Luke is hardcore “no dot com” that leaves Choi’d or bear

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

for me anyway...

that wasn’t an official site stance…just my own

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Choi'd is awesome by me

I like the idea of a shibbeleth or some other insider code to other smarts. My whole thing is I would love something for the whole BE community (not just the Night Crew, though they can have a separate shirt for just them if they want one) and something that symbolizes out dedication to the site and the “club” atmosphere it fosters. I know Luke is worried about anything branded with BE, so “choi’d” might be a good substitute.

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"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed on the Night Crew – while it would be cool to immortalize our insomnia, something for the entire site would be awesome and not cliquish. Choi’d is universal for everyone here. Choi’d on the front, BE on the back.

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Choi'd

And how cool would it be the first time you were watching a UFC broadcast and saw somebody wearing a “Choi’d” shirt in the background of the fight?

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"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Choi’d for using the word shibboleth.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanx for fixing my spellin!

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"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed on 1 & 2. I could take or leave the bear shirt.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Apr 9, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I like the Choi'd stamp

But I think we have to stay away from any official reference to the site for copyright and legal reasons. What if just listed everybody’s screennames on the back, like the list of concerts/cities on the back of the concert t-shirts?

"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

What’s this story with using the name Bloody Elbow? I’m pretty sure things have just snowballed along since Luke warned someone about using it without authorization. I’m not going to run to my printer and start selling this on Cafe Press.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’s ok. I’ll double check with the SBN lawyers, but we can use it. My issue was someone else using our logo or name or URL without our expressed permission.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also: BEFORE WE DO ANYTHING

Let me talk with the rest of the staff to see how they feel about it.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

On second thought

I think I kinda have a problem with this shirt. Admittedly, it’s clever and I think a lot of you guys like the insular nature of the message. But that’s my problem.

What I was hoping (from Baudelaire or one of you guys or whoever) to get was something artistic, something that takes real craft and is uniquely interesting. Something that’s in the pursuit of excellence. We all can have different ideas obviously, but to me that doesn’t mean what I am asking for is some nebulous, obscure reference as an artistic conceit. But I also don’t want to see the shirt just reference a unique albeit esoteric element of the site. I kinda envision that being more than comments section technology and language only a handful of readers and maybe one or two staff members use.

Again, I want to be clear: Balckout’s design is smart, clever and has clear appeal. And I appreciate him taking the time to put this forward. But the other issue is that while the community here is as vibrant as they come, I kinda had hoped to get something that’s about more than me, you, the community itself or any individual component of this site. So, in retrospect, the Night Crew shirt doesn’t meet the criteria either, although like Blackout’s design, it satisfied some or even most of the conditions.

I don’t know. Maybe I’m not really sure what I want. Let’s take a breather for the moment. Maybe I can come up with some criteria. Maybe we can tweak this. Let me talk to the staff and get back to everyone. I know people are eager to get an idea moving, but I’m a control freak and a lunatic so I have to feel comfortable about this.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's all good

Though, it seems you’re altering your train of thought to accompany a more mass appeal graphic. For what it’s worth, that’s my one shot at potentially putting something together pre-emptively. It’s a press ready production graphic, and I rarely do graphics recreationally (since it’s what I do for a living and emcompasses most of my days) and never do graphics for free (particularly those that will be used commercially). Had an idea, had some time to fuck around and shot something out.

If you or the staff have a concrete idea and wish to contact me privately to produce it professionally, I’m open to doing so. Otherwise, I’m sure Baudelaire will put something together for you guys.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luke Thomas – Client from hell.

by Benicio on Apr 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

It’s not a Night Crew shirt though. : (

by Tim Burke on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Night Crew

You can get yours in a special color, like the Elite Guard.

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"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Origin of "Choi'd"

Shamed to admit it, and I can’t be the only one who missed it, but who first used “Choi’d” and why/in reference to what?

"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, hell

I think BJJDenver was the first to use it, but it may have been piggybacked off of someone else.

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanna say it was Headhunter who first made the joke and Denver who ran with it.

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by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don’t know who first used it. But it’s a reference to Hong Man Choi. Who is a Goliath of a man. Fought Fedor, Cro Cop, and a few others.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I believe...

It was in reference to how Choi rates his own fights… Presumably on a scale of Choi’s.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always assumed...

it was rec’d = wrecked = choi = choi’d

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that was it.

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by Richard Wade on Apr 9, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm partial to Japan sloganisms

Like “Night Crew: YES! We’re Hybrid Insomniacs.” or something like that.

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by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Fighting Raffle

"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."

-Lao Tzu

by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alters:



I will play my game beneath the spin light.
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by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

i prefer the first 2 without the addition of the lines on the outside. it anchors it on the shirt funny. looks like either (1) missing something or (2) drawing a nipple line.

did you change the bus by reducing the number of colors in it? (i only see 1 red, 2 greys, 1 black, and 1 white) is this shown on a light grey t shirt?

i’d easily wear all 3 designs, nothing in particular makes me like/dislike one more than the other. they all look great.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I am trying to get the bus down to 1 red, grey, black, white on a grey t-shirt.

I think I like some sort of wing on the outside of the circle:

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I like all of them, Baudelaire, especially the bear and the earth. I do like the bus concept, but it’s just missing something to me. Hell, I’m not nearly as artistic as you guys, so I’m not much help. Nice work.

by Cannon Jacques on Apr 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

the wing looks better being rounded as you have here.

by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

This or the earth one gets my vote.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the one with the red earth

Two color process, as opposed to three and six for the other two, and I like the design. I would go back to not having the lines around the outside. Is it intentional to not have the black space all the way around between the globe and the outer circle?

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 8, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think the space was to become a crescent moon, but wanted to keep it two color.

I didn’t want too much white from the continents into the circle, but did not like the earth fully detached.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think it would look better if there wasn't space beside the earth and the circle..

just my .02 :)

plus, the 2nd version of the lines on the bear looks good… good job baudelaire

by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm SHOCKED

that none of these involved any WARGODS raffle, snowboard or wasabi references

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Check My Last Post Dude.

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-Lao Tzu

by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

What’s the “wasabi” reference? Or snowboarding?
For having inside jokes, we rarely seem to get them…

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by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 9, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

A snowboard was the prize in the Wargods raffle. I don’t remember where wasabi came from, but I know folks have been saying it at least sine the Wargods liveblog.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 9, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Someone just started blurting out WASABI!! everytime something remotely interesting happened during Wargods. No idea who or why.

by Benicio on Apr 9, 2009 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

In the BE comments I mean. Woulda been super funny if one of the commentators was doing it! Wouldnt have put it past those hacks though

by Benicio on Apr 9, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wasabi was a “sponsor” for the show. I think it was a restaurant or something

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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 9, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brent’s right, it was a sponsor for the show, but they were never clear about exactly what it represented. Arsenio’s Mexican Restaurant is still my personal favorite sponsor of that event.

by Tim Burke on Apr 9, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

The announcer would say Wasabi like....

WAASSAABBBIIIIIIIIII, each and every time before a fight.

Between the raffle, the incredibly horrible commentating, nasty looking ring girls, etc etc etc….what a sight to behold the event was!!!

There’s a reason the live thread got about 2000 comments (I think right?)

by soadtrails on Apr 9, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

D00D

There was a raffle??

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 9, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

And she-hulk presented the proud winners with a snowboard, after which everybody stood around awkwardly for a minute or two.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 9, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That only sounds like the most awesome thing ever. I’ve never regretted missing a live event thread more.

"I hit [Evensen], and you could just see it in his head. He went, 'Oh, man. We don't have to do this anymore. I'm good. Thanks for having me. I'm going to go home now." -Pat "The Real Techno Viking" Berry

by Blackout612 on Apr 9, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was an experience the likes of which I suspect I will never encounter again.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Apr 9, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll buy $80-$100 worth of shirts. Just let me know when and where I need to order them. Make mine XX Large in any of the shirts pictured above and I’m game. Hope committing a dollar amount helps this idea along.

by Riney on Apr 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

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