The NFL makes tons of money. A lot of that cash comes from television rights and then another boatload comes from whoring out logos and names. The NFL Shop is the primary culprit for said whoring. They sell everything from faux leather helmets to straw hats with a team logo slapped on the front. Or maybe you need some Crocs with an NFL team logo. It seems that the NFL has made an effort to expand their reach into the lucrative douchebag market. One of my buddies passed along the image below that was sent to promote the NFL’s new line of t-shirts.
The NFL has unleashed what they call “filigree tees” for the man who wants to say “I’m a jackass” and “I like football” at the same time. Previously, that could only be accomplished with bodypaint. The above image from the email blast even had “AFFLICTION” in the file name. The shirts really are fashion forward and stylish… except Wal-Mart has been selling generic Affliction shirts since late 2008.
Below are a few samples of the crap that NFL Shop is trying to peddle. BLS writer John predicts that you will see the Jets “Warrior” shirt on Long Island this year. I think he’s right. And just for fun… the last image is a great gift idea for any dog lover in the family. Gotta support the team!
Tags: affliction, dallas cowboys, douchebags, football, new york jets, NFL, nfl shop, philadelphia eagles, shirts
at least its not jersey number 7
Yeah, if it was jersey #7 that dog would have an entirely different "oh sh*t" look on his face. Although, I kinda wish he had a helmet with a reflective visor.
The only douchebag in this story is the writer that thinks a t-shirt pattern is such a big deal. If it's popular and it sells what difference does it make that the NFL is cashing in on it. It's a business, that's what it's for. Find something better to criticize instead of a t-shirt design, jackass.
Ladies and gentlemen, it seems we have a douchey shirt wearing scrote munch here. Lemme guess, you have a pair of the BIG sunglasses that only women should wear. I dub thee da-da-da-da-DOUCHE! Just for defending the t-shirt pattern. Because you'd have to be a douche in order to.
Steve, your very same logic could also be applied to dog fighting. Kinda makes you think.
If you defend the shirts, you also have to defend the Crocs.
If you defend the shirts, you have to defend the Crocs too.
Only difference is, selling t-shirts isn't illegal or frowned upon. I'm sure dog fighting is illegal in most parts and if not, should be.
When it comes to Steve being the main douchebag on this site…
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Steve, you are. The Douchebag!
I have a feeling Steve has a few Afflicition shirts currently balled up on the floor of his mom's basement. The only kind of person who would defend Affliction-themed NFL gear has to be a raging douchebag.
Or instead of the shirts you could wear a cool collared shirt with a vest and point your finger.
NFL is for douchebags. marketing affliction style shirts makes perfect sense.