Stylin' In That Giant Tee With Drifter's Fashion Sense
Even bike ridin', leather wearin', freelance writers have a a good fashion sense, and Drifter has one of the most keenly in-tune noses for what is vogue and what is blase.
Yes, it's true, Drifter is a trend setter. There is an edge in his vision. A quirk in his foresight. A knack for what is going to be hot. A line of B.S. that just won't stop.
Drifter is offering up one his trade secrets in acquiring that chic look that will be sought after by millions next year.
Pay attention, class is about to begin........
Faux Fashion By The Master
David Bowie was always the master of lyrics that had messages of social commentary woven deep behind the words themselves, and this biting song is no less among some of his greatest work.
What is very ironic about this set is that it was a performance at the GQ awards.
Listen and enjoy!
Let's Pimp That Tee
What You'll Need To Pimp That Squidoo Giant Tee
One Official Squidoo Giant Tee Shirt
Which is a hot commodity in itself, because to actually get your hands on one of these babies you need to create at least 50 quality Squidoo lenses (which are one page websites) and then apply for Giant status.
Wait! There's more. After, and ONLY after, you receive confirmation of your Giant status, then you e-mail your home address, and the shirt arrives a few weeks later.
One Pair Of Scissors
Or a pocketknife, broken beer bottle, teeth, or bike ignition key.
Tequila
Doesn't everything work smoother with tequila?
On To The Pimping Part Of The Show
First, you lay the tee shirt face up so that you can look the squid square in the eye and gain its confidence. Soothe the creature, maybe offer it some of the tequila.
Then you firmly grasp the the sleeve on your left hand side and begin to cut along the sleeve's seam, just outside of the seam. Cutting just outside the seam will ensure that the shirt will hold up after many washings and not fray at the cut.
Repeat the step above, only on the right hand sleeve. Make sure the squid is in as much comfort as possible and understands that you are making it a star.
Once the cut away sleeves are properly discarded, you have in your possession a sleeveless original. Wear it proudly, because you now have a true badge of Squidoo Giant citizenship on your back. A citizenship filled with pride, confidence and responsibility.
Would You?
All of my favorite tee shirts are sleeveless, some were bought that way and some I made that way.
I have been told that what I did with my Giant shirt was terrible because I worked so hard for it and now I want to destroy it. Pffft I say. Making it sleeveless is my tribute to the work I put in to earn that shirt.
Art is expression, and I expressed my dedication to not only becoming a Giant, but being a Giant Citizen as well, by altering my Squidoo Giant tee in a way that has my voice.
Would you use your Giant tee as a canvas for your art?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNo! That would be totally disrespectful.
CherylK says:
Hmmmm. Haven't got mine, yet, but when I do I think I just want to relish it the way it is for awhile.
Posted October 21, 2009
OhMe says:
I haven't gotten my Giant Tee yet. I hope you are going to tell me how to get one so I will continue to read
Posted September 30, 2009
Joan4 says:
Oh no! I am thinking about framing mine and hanging in the living room with a table under it -- like a shrine!
Posted September 30, 2009
spirituality says:
I have no desire to tamper with the giant squid t-shirt. Not that I think it disrespectful, just why should I? Those colors make it impossible for me to wear it out of doors anyhow :)
Posted September 30, 2009
Yee Haw I would!
KimGiancaterino says:
Mine is too big to wear, so it's safely tucked away in a drawer. Maybe I'll make a quilt with it someday.
Posted October 13, 2009
aj2008 says:
Until I read this lens, I had never thought of converting my Giant Tee into a work of art. My problem is that my Giant Tee is really giant on me - but I suppose I could wear it as a dress, once I have taken it in a bit and added a belt;)
Am thinking of slitting the sleeves rather than cutting them off.....you have really got me thinking now, she says rushing off to dust off her sewing machine!
Posted October 12, 2009
mysticmama says:
I never got one, but if I did... I would most likely get paint & tattoo ink all over it anyway... so it would become art...lol
Posted September 30, 2009
KathyMcGraw says:
yes I would, and why have a Squid with sleeves in the drawer if you can have one without you'd wear :)
Posted September 29, 2009
"A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so unbearable that we are compelled to alter it every six months."
Oscar Wilde
Okay, So His Tee Ain't Sleeveless....
...but he's still bad to the bone.
This timeless classic by George Thorogood is all about something that seems to be in short order these days. Confidence.
Assertiveness and cockiness are often mistaken as confidence. But neither or anywhere near a close relative of that swagger that says,"He knows exactly who he is."
Enjoy!
Any Other Lenses About Giant Tees?
If you have one or know where one is, list it here.
Go ahead an vote for what you think is the best lens about Giant tees.
The Journal of the Traveling Squid
The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a goodwill p more...3 points
The Journal of the Traveling Squid Goes Hollywood
See the shirt on Samuel L. Jackson (well... almost more...2 points
Hoping For Tomorrow
100% Of This Lens' Proceeds To Charity
Young Inventors International Inc. (YII) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to help driven and outstanding engineering and science university students develop their skills and networks of professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Thank You
If you are reading this,my 100th Squidoo lens, I want to thank you for being a SquidPal. Every last one of you are darn special to me and I have dedicated my sleeveless Giant tee too all of you!
Thanks!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 4, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
- Hey! You are looking good and you did make the squidoo shirt look cool but that is because you are cool!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Oct 25, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
- Angel blessings because you did it your way!
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- CherylK CherylK Oct 21, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
- Love this lens! I must say you look quite hunky in that sleeveless shirt... *wink*.
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Oct 20, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
- Have to say this is one of the coolest 100th lenses I've seen, buddy. It made me giggle and slap my knee! And I think you would look silly with sleeves...this suits you better.
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- pkmcr pkmcr Oct 20, 2009 @ 12:47 am
- Congratulations on becoming a Squid Angel even with what you have done to that t shirt! :-) Blessed by a SquidAngel
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Oct 13, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
- 100 lenses... and now a yellow Squid Angel badge. It doesn't get any better than that! Blessed by a fellow Squid Angel.
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- mukunda22 mukunda22 Oct 13, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
- I don't even have a Giant Tee--Don't want to hide those angel wings, unless I cut off the sleeves to make room for them!!
Greatly cool lens--love David Bowie!! The 100th lens is so special! ##Blessed##
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- aj2008 aj2008 Oct 12, 2009 @ 7:36 am
- You've really got me thinking now Alex - what a great idea!
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- Mickie_G Mickie_G Oct 3, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
- What one does with one's own tee is one's own business! I wish I had the nerve to even wear "giant" tee. I think I will when I loose 30 pounds! It is easier to look good when one is svelt. (is that the word I am looking for?)
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- clouda9 clouda9 Oct 1, 2009 @ 1:44 am
- Never ever thunk you had a crafty bone in your bod...my bad! Great ideas and pic!
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My Fashion Centers
My Bio
Born in Southwestern Ohio, and will most likely die there. Joining Squidoo in October 2008, I was attempting some Web 2.0 promotion of my e-store. Quickly I discovered that I had finally discovered my canvas. The ability to paint my vision on this medium has been greatly enhanced by the community here.
My thanks to each and every one of you.
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