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Graphic-tees would be funnier if you left them at home

As I walk down campus making my way to class, I have to laugh to myself as I notice a few things. First, all the other college logos sported by students, none of which are Metro, and the other is all the T-shirts with odd statements.

One in particular that made me stop dead in my tracks was worn by a rather rotund gentleman and proclaimed to all that he, does in fact, fornicate on the fi rst date, only the word wasn’t fornicate.

Now, I have to wonder if this is what really wins the girls over or if it’s just supposed to be funny in a high school way?

I guess it’s good for some people to show all their cards and let us know what they’re bringing to the table, but it seems like these humor shirts are getting lamer by the day. I mean, if I see one more shirt telling me the wearer listens to the voices in their head or my girlfriend thinks they’re cute, I might have to scream.

No, I don’t think we care you run with scissors, nor that you don’t play well with others, which is so cool to proclaim at 20 or 21-yearsold… right?

I’m just missing the point of these shirts, I guess. I understand being brand loyal, but I don’t think these shirts are really a brand, other than that of the cheap smirk, shockvalue sort.

I actually saw one the other day with the statement, “Quit reading my shirt,” and I think a part of me died inside for having seen it.

Remember that old game where your pal makes a circle with his thumb and index finger and if you look at it he gets to punch you, I sort of equate that to these shirts, both being a stupid part of your day.

Look, it’s awesome you’re a “Diva” and that “They’re real,” oh and I really appreciated the heads up on you being 10% angel and 90% bitch, but I think it’s time to put them all to rest.

I have yet to see the one saying , “Hey, I’m just a poor college student, but it’s okay because I’m trying to make something of myself, so let’s go Dutch on this one,” but I suppose it could happen.