FAILCOEUR T-SHIRT First Impressions
by royhobbs on Jun 2, 2009 10:03 AM EDT
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After a long and agonizing wait, the fruits of my labor have finally been born. I finally received the FAILCOEUR t-shirt that I created in the mail today, and honestly, I can't really complain too much. I've made pieces of apparel in the past that I've been less than thrilled with, but this time around, I felt nothing but satisfaction.
Here's my shirt, which I made the default style on American Apparel Heather Gray.
This is what the design actually looks like on fabric. I'm pleased to see that the printing is done in a manner that does not feel cheap and like the design will fall off after the first washing. Graphics nerds would appreciate the time it took to create this in vector so that the quality would not differ whether it printed out humongous or teeny-tiny.
The overall diameter of the FAILcoeur emblem is approximately 4.75" - through the online peripherals, there was no way to actually gauge the size, except on how it looked on the example model. Technically this could have been made smaller, but I'm not complaining. That would only shrink the type more, and why would really want to do that? Keep in mind that only five people purchased the shirt when it still had the rough appearance of the Atlanta "A" emblem. Anyone who inquired and purchased one after the 25th of May will not see similarly.
And here, we have the back of the t-shirt. Everything, as advertised. Again, the design probably came out a little large, but it's nothing I can't live with. Afterall, I'm not trying to be 100% accurate to the way the Atlanta Braves t-shirts are, so if it's a little large, so be it. If I'm not mistaken, I took advantage of the entire 12" width x 14" height space to fill in with the name/number. The goal, friends, is to make those not in the know see it, and have to double take to indeed see that it says FAILcoeur, and not FRANcoeur.
And this is what the shirt actually looks like on an actual human being, and not some creepy imaginary Zazzle model. For those of you who bought yours on American Apparel styles, just keep in mind that some shirts tend to shrink a tad on the first washings. If the tag does not disclaim "pre-shrunk," then it likely will.
If you are still interested in getting your own FAILCOEUR shirt, feel free to email me (address at bottom), and please do identify yourself. Make sure the subject line states "FAILCOEUR shirt" or something obvious, or I won't bother to open it, either.
As I said, I'm very pleased with the way this little project turned out, and I'm quite happy that I now have my own FAILCOEUR t-shirt. I will no doubt be wearing this to many games in the future, and likely to all of my future away-park travels. Very likely come the Baltimore game, I will be wearing this combined with whatever Myrtle Beach Pelicans hat I pick up while at the Beach two days prior.
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Is that a bandana around your wrist?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
That can’t be me, I’m 462 lbs, remember?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
yeah
P90X ain’t got nothin’ on whatever you’ve been using.
Be prepared to have to explain that shirt about 100 times every time you wear it. Maybe you should bring pamphlets that explain OBP and its importance to being a good baseball player. That’ll save some breath.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
Awesome
It will be extra special for people that understand it though…
Guy #1: Damn, these oysters are going to make us horny as hell...
Girl #2: Oh yeah, I forgot oysters are hermaphrodites.
by bwellnjonesco on Jun 2, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
anonymous online t-shirt modeling has to be the easiest job in the world…
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 2, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hilarious
Well done royhobbs. I have to admit it almost…almost…makes me feel sorry for FYF. Naw, not really.
"The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw."
yeah, frenchy’ll laugh all the way to the bank. and if he gets another contract, he’ll laugh reaallly hard.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 3, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I can see one of your earrings in the last picture.
I liked you better when I thought you were the hairy guy
HA!
You’re totally right. I had to bring my laptop screen within about three inches of my face, but I totally see it.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 3, 2009 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I know many of you jerks get a kick out of trying to pin me as the 500 lb hairy, jewelry-adorned, sandal-wearing, guitar-playing hippie or something, but if you can see any earrings in either of those two pictures you’re out of your damn minds
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
aw
c’mon guys, give Jeffery a break. He’s really trying hard.
"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"
Just a dude that likes women who put up fronts as being dudes who like baseball…
"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"
by jug on Jun 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I deserve all of that.
"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"
by jug on Jun 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Won’t you feel silly if Francoeur goes on a hot streak and starts OPSing .700?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
No. Much like his rookie season, it’s a flash in the pan with an expiration date.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
But if he does keep this up, I will pick up a FAILCOEUR shirt, put a note in it that says “I’m sorry.” roll it up, and toss it to him in Baltimore.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
So...
what would your definition of “keep this up” between now and Baltimore? Because I think it would be really funny if you had to do that.
“keep it up” would be at least an OPS of .700, and the 2005 Francoeur-like defense he played last night, for the remainder of the homestand. All nine remaining games of it.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I don’t think you have too much to worry about. Interesting though… He’s homered in the first game of every month this year… So he’s due for his next one July 1st I guess.
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
Now I really want to go to Baltimore, but since I found the picture, I almost feel like I should have to throw the Chipper ball to him or something.
By the way, the ball showed up this morning, and it is quite awesome.
Presenting Great Moments in bigjoe's posting history!!!
"Thanks for mentioning my penis, he appreciates it"-5/23/09
"I’m drunk and gay."-5/23/09
"I am a boring dork."-6/3/09
It'll still be funny.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 3, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
Enjoy getting laughed right out of Turner Field. And not the good, laughing with you not at you kind of laugh…the one reserved for message-board tools who actually wear these cheap iron-on t-shirts. Failceour, really? At least I can rest in the fact that every fan that does do a double take will walk away chuckling to themself at how dumb you look. Oh man, oh man, it’s just too pathetic to watch…you guys are such losers.
45-42
i’m so glad you’re a tech fan, freak. way to represent your team!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 3, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Wore it today.
Just in time for him to strikeout on the 3 sliders at his feet with the bases loaded.
by MattDiazFanClub on Jun 4, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
I mean, I guess that's a better result with the bases loaded...
than his other typical result-GIDP.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 4, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I got mine today!
I’m definitely wearing it to the game this weekend! It’s a little big, though…too bad I can’t just take it back to the store to exchange it. Oh well.
Great Job, royhobbs!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
I don’t know whether or not to wear mine on Saturday or Sunday. Decisions, decisions, this shirt is going to be getting a lot of mileage within the next 10 days alone.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Hmm...
Tommy Hanson’s debut or Brian McCann bat night?
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
if only it were failcoeur bat night
if we trade him to the nats, do you think theyll mess up and call him failcoeur?
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