Remember novelty t-shirts? T-shirts with slogans or sayings? They were all the rage in the late 70s and early 80s. Not so many of them these days. I suppose I am nerdy enough to really enjoy a good t-shirt...just writing that makes me a nerd.
We could never afford those t-shirts but I remember reading the full page ads in my ‘Betty & Veronica’ comic books. It was for iron-on transfers. The one that really stands out in my mind is:
‘A Touch Of Class’
it was written in script writing and had a ROSE at the bottom. All done in glittery, rainbow colours. Now if that doesn’t scream 'class' then what does? I really wanted that t-shirt.
Also wanted one that read:
‘kid for rent’ thought that was so witty and clever!!! Hahaha 'KID for rent'!! Not House….not power tools..but ‘kid’ hahahahaha.
I had as much fun reading the ads in my comic book as I did the stories. I would look at the price (1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00) and then mentally ‘purchase’ 3 of them…hmmm..which ones…the ‘Class’ one of course…and the ‘kid’ one….hmmm..maybe the melting ice cream cone that read ‘Ice Cream’ all in melty rainbow colours….or the ‘I’m with Stupid’ one…
I once sent in my hard earned dollar to one of those ‘Send a dollar and get prizes and samples for free. Yes, that’s right..retailers want you to try their products so they are willing to send it to you for FREE!’.
The picture featured a cornucopia with tons of wrapped gifts tumbling out…..ohh how excited I was! I waited patiently for the 4-6 weeks delivery..all the while imagining all the cool gifts and gadgets I would get for my dollar.
Sadly all that arrived was some dumb brochure…not sure what it was..I was only 9 at the time…I think it had addresses of retailers in the U.S….dang that cornucopia!
My best friend Rosie and I once bought our other friend Linda a t-shirt for her 14th birthday. We had it custom made. Remember those little shops within a shop? They were usually in some variety store...the guy standing on a platform with that huge square iron..bunch of cheap t-shirts in the background and 3 or 4 huge binders full of transfers. We would while away a Saturday afternoon flipping through those transfer books.
The one I found the MOST hilarious and PROMISED myself I would wear when the time came (I didn’t) was one for a pregnant woman. It had an arrow pointing down and the words ‘Under Construction’ written. Sheer brilliance!!!
Or you could also make up your own saying and have it ironed on the t-shirt. We had a great idea for Linda.
We had the guy put ‘Fat Ass’ on the back and something equally as disturbing on the front. We gave it to her with glee and she was very angry and claimed she would NEVER wear the shirt. And why we wondered…..looking back we were somewhat dense, immature young ladies…sigh…..we still play ‘nicky nicky nine door’ at 42 so I suppose we never matured.
There was one saying from the 70s that always kinda freaked me out:
‘Today is the first day of the rest of your life’
I remember asking my eldest sister WHAT this meant. To me it sounded like you were going to die very soon (That day? Yesterday?!!?) and being the hypochondriac death-fearing child that I was, the saying greatly distressed me. Even after she explained it to me I got the shivers everytime I read it.
Nowadays t-shirts are just that…boring t-shirts…let’s try to bring back the sayings t-shirts! I saw one about a month ago that read:
‘There’s no place like 72.17.56.122’.
LOVED IT!!!!! The guy wearing it looked like a BA/Systems Analyst.
So forget that little Lacoste or Tommy logo! Go to a Value Village (or other 2nd hand shop) and get yourself a saying t-shirt…..if you find the ‘Class’ one let me know….
We could never afford those t-shirts but I remember reading the full page ads in my ‘Betty & Veronica’ comic books. It was for iron-on transfers. The one that really stands out in my mind is:
‘A Touch Of Class’
it was written in script writing and had a ROSE at the bottom. All done in glittery, rainbow colours. Now if that doesn’t scream 'class' then what does? I really wanted that t-shirt.
Also wanted one that read:
‘kid for rent’ thought that was so witty and clever!!! Hahaha 'KID for rent'!! Not House….not power tools..but ‘kid’ hahahahaha.
I had as much fun reading the ads in my comic book as I did the stories. I would look at the price (1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00) and then mentally ‘purchase’ 3 of them…hmmm..which ones…the ‘Class’ one of course…and the ‘kid’ one….hmmm..maybe the melting ice cream cone that read ‘Ice Cream’ all in melty rainbow colours….or the ‘I’m with Stupid’ one…
I once sent in my hard earned dollar to one of those ‘Send a dollar and get prizes and samples for free. Yes, that’s right..retailers want you to try their products so they are willing to send it to you for FREE!’.
The picture featured a cornucopia with tons of wrapped gifts tumbling out…..ohh how excited I was! I waited patiently for the 4-6 weeks delivery..all the while imagining all the cool gifts and gadgets I would get for my dollar.
Sadly all that arrived was some dumb brochure…not sure what it was..I was only 9 at the time…I think it had addresses of retailers in the U.S….dang that cornucopia!
My best friend Rosie and I once bought our other friend Linda a t-shirt for her 14th birthday. We had it custom made. Remember those little shops within a shop? They were usually in some variety store...the guy standing on a platform with that huge square iron..bunch of cheap t-shirts in the background and 3 or 4 huge binders full of transfers. We would while away a Saturday afternoon flipping through those transfer books.
The one I found the MOST hilarious and PROMISED myself I would wear when the time came (I didn’t) was one for a pregnant woman. It had an arrow pointing down and the words ‘Under Construction’ written. Sheer brilliance!!!
Or you could also make up your own saying and have it ironed on the t-shirt. We had a great idea for Linda.
We had the guy put ‘Fat Ass’ on the back and something equally as disturbing on the front. We gave it to her with glee and she was very angry and claimed she would NEVER wear the shirt. And why we wondered…..looking back we were somewhat dense, immature young ladies…sigh…..we still play ‘nicky nicky nine door’ at 42 so I suppose we never matured.
There was one saying from the 70s that always kinda freaked me out:
‘Today is the first day of the rest of your life’
I remember asking my eldest sister WHAT this meant. To me it sounded like you were going to die very soon (That day? Yesterday?!!?) and being the hypochondriac death-fearing child that I was, the saying greatly distressed me. Even after she explained it to me I got the shivers everytime I read it.
Nowadays t-shirts are just that…boring t-shirts…let’s try to bring back the sayings t-shirts! I saw one about a month ago that read:
‘There’s no place like 72.17.56.122’.
LOVED IT!!!!! The guy wearing it looked like a BA/Systems Analyst.
So forget that little Lacoste or Tommy logo! Go to a Value Village (or other 2nd hand shop) and get yourself a saying t-shirt…..if you find the ‘Class’ one let me know….
1 comment:
I actually had that "class" t-shirt, don't be jelous. I also had the "Never underestimate the power of a woman" I was 14 72lbs with no boobs, I am sure I looked rediculous...R.N.d
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