Attn: Bloody Elbow Night Crew, Respect Baudelaire
by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT
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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 subo on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, but you’re supposed to be on the Superfriends, not the Legion of Doom
by subo on Apr 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My boss
is like “what the fuck are laughing at?!”. Hilarious.
by MauiPimpin on Apr 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If people like the shirt
I’ll make sure you don’t get one.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I can read the plate
It’s the top part that’s hard to make out
by subo on Apr 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sorry, I already own the ZOMBIE HAMMERLOCK trademark
by smoogy on Apr 7, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
woah woah, let’s not go crazy here… it should totally say Bloody Elbow Night Crew :-D
by Chris Nelson on Apr 7, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sky’s the limit. Imagination welcome.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Beer Monster on Apr 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I already have 2 nekkid Bea shirts though, so can we not go in that direction?
by Beer Monster on Apr 7, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Are you saying you save it for the bedroom? Hi-yo
by subo on Apr 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Use of BE's URL
Is not approved. Sorry.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 7, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 themachiavellian on Apr 7, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should all......
get shirts that say I heart Luke Thomas!
by SouthAlaBamaRampage on Apr 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's ok to think it
just dont say it ;P
by Benicio on Apr 8, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 themachiavellian on Apr 7, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People seem to either love or hate the DREAM posters, but I like em. Baudelaire’s Torres/Mizugaki poster FTW
by subo on Apr 8, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The FWGP poster is the best one yet:
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian 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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
And screen printed, obviously.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must. . .Resist. . .MO!!!!!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I work Sundays and that’s why I’m never up with the Night Crew.
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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 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
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http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would a Japanese flag be fair play?
by Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone more artistic than me should spruce this up:
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
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 themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 3:17 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
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 themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Does this have "chris nelson" written at the back? Hahaha
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I dig the bear, for obvious reasons.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 8, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is sick! i love it. awesome job Baudelaire.
by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 4:57 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
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 0 recs
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 Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
"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 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WANT
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dig this
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nick Travaglini on Apr 8, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or we could just use Alex Emelienenko's back tattoo ...
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know you guys said no URLs but i had this idea and maybe you'd like it...
for me, simple shirts are the shits because you can wear it anywhere.. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I like those, I’d get one for me n the wife. :)
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 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those are awesome and I want one.
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 kyfm621 on Apr 8, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
wait so you dont like simple designs, like the one i made above?
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure others might, but no, I personally do not.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how bout this? (its obviously based on mike fagan's idea.)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
"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 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its just to show them how it would look like in a shirt cause i wanted to show the placement properly..
ofcourse if luke wanted the design, i’d give him a flat one..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eww.... lol
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 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
its a royalty free stock pic that i slightly edited a bit..
and i think its 3 gray colors, and 2-3 reds..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 8, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It looks like he’s humping the TV…
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by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So when you said your stream was fucked up, you didn’t mean the fight feed.
by subo on Apr 8, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My TV has a bunch of holes that say input...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
now that’s getting to be bad ass there
by soadtrails on Apr 8, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I will lovingly craft each one with puffy paint and glitter.
;-)
by Amsterdaam on Apr 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’m very down with more of an ‘in the know’ shirt – like Techno Viking
by subo on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I don’t care for the white shirt, but I totally love the design. Maybe gray?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I can’t even see it. It’s a big X to me.
by Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I still get zilch. Could be because I’m using IE8.
by Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Already did. Nada. And my firefox is crashing for some reason. Apparently I need a new computer. : )
by Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"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.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Thanx for fixing my spellin!
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
yea, realistically, thats the only design i made that i would wear the most..
i love the choi’d one too. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 9, 2009 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It’s not a Night Crew shirt though. : (
by Beer Monster on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Night Crew
You can get yours in a special color, like the Elite Guard.
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ah, hell
I think BJJDenver was the first to use it, but it may have been piggybacked off of someone else.
by subo on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna say it was Headhunter who first made the joke and Denver who ran with it.
"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 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think that was 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 9, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Subtle, yes
Obscure, not necessarily.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm partial to Japan sloganisms
Like “Night Crew: YES! We’re Hybrid Insomniacs.” or something like that.
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fighting Raffle
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, fine - I'll authorize the 'STFU Subo' frame from the gif
Lemme see it
by subo on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alters:
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 8, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
the wing looks better being rounded as you have here.
by snet tim on Apr 8, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Check My Last Post Dude.
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on Apr 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the “wasabi” reference? Or snowboarding?
For having inside jokes, we rarely seem to get them…
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by themachiavellian on Apr 9, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
really? i didn't hear that, maybe my feed.. eerrrr tv was sucky..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 9, 2009 3:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs