Real Nice Tees

Funny t-shirts never seem to go out of fashion – perhaps because they’re so much simpler and more affordable than what you would normally find in the high street. Or perhaps because a good sense of humor defies style trends and seasons. Regardless of reasons, funny tees are here to stay. And they’re here to tickle wearers and seers – in more ways, certainly, than one.

In this light, let’s find out some of the kinds of funny things that typically make a shirt.

Spoofs: Imitation is the best flattery, sure, but imitation – modified to induce laughter – makes an even better shirt. That’s why a number of hilarious t-shirts these days bank on spoofing or making parodies of well-known people, brands, and events. Just think of the possibilities designing a funny tee with a movie title like, say, “Saving Private Ryan”.

Politics: It is more fashionable than ever to poke fun at the indiscretions of politicians and public officials, but there are funny t-shirts too that don’t have to name names. Leftists also like to crack jokes about the notions of conservatives and vice versa, but really, no matter your political standing, no matter what you’re fighting for, there certainly will always be something in politics worth laughing about. Trust us: if Obama makes a blunder, he’ll be the subject of a number of funny tees soon enough.

One-liners: This is a broad category, which can include clever repartees, mild insults, wisecracks, wordplays, intended puns, dry and deadpan punch lines, and turns of the phrase. What better place to print these than on funny t-shirts? A classic example would be “I went to Insert Name of Place Here and all I got was this stupid t-shirt.”

Signs of the times: Sometimes t-shirts aren’t always worn to make a statement; sometimes they are worn simply to make pop culture references. Examples of what you would find in hilarious t-shirts include funny quotes from movies or TV shows, inside jokes that bond people together, humorous sentiments that people share, and funny terms or sayings that only members of a particular demographic understand (say, geekology and social media jokes). If these funny tees don’t make you nod your head in agreement, they will at least make you laugh out loud.

Pick-up lines: Funny t-shirts are an excellent way to break the ice and start a conversation. So if you’re going out on a date with someone, you’d be a lot more successful if you were funny instead of awkward, relaxed instead of serious. Humor that falls perfect into the category of “tees for dating” would include self-deprecating jokes, sexy punch lines, and exaggeratedly, absurdly romantic pickup lines. Why not? If you can make your date laugh, he or she will have more reason to stay.

Did we miss anything? Let us know through the comments section what other kinds of funny things one can find in a t-shirt. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Funny t-shirts aren’t exactly meant to be worn in the office – unless of course you’re working for an advertising agency, or you’re in the funny tees business yourself. In casual settings, however, these shirts are perfectly all right.

Do you have a collection of hilarious t-shirts in your wardrobe? Are you wondering where exactly you can display your sense of humor without being inappropriate or given an office memo? Here’s a list of suggestions where you can show off both your style and humor.

Sports games: Sports is the American pastime, and there is perhaps no better place to wear your funny tees than in an arena or sports stadium where, as a fan among thousands of others, you still have so many opportunities to stand out. Want to support the home team with a creative, funny line? Looking to distract or insult the opposing team with something absurd and ticklish? Do it with hilarious t-shirts. The camera crew might even zoom in on you during the broadcast.

Political events: Rallies, demonstrations, parades: these political events usually have something serious as an objective. But it doesn’t mean you cannot make a statement while wearing funny t-shirts. In fact, you can send a message without having to say a word. And you can, with the use of humor, engage more people than you ever thought possible.

A date: Hey, why not? Romance has a funny side, and you can show it by wearing funny tees on casual dates with the girl or guy of your dreams. Not only will your partner appreciate your sense of humor; he or she will also look at you as someone who’s confident and approachable enough to want to make people laugh. If you’re wearing a funny tee on a casual first date, then you can use it as a sort of ice-breaker or conversation-starter.

Vacations: Off to the beach? Traveling to the other side of the world to take in a new culture? Visiting a big American or European city? Don’t forget to pack some of those hilarious t-shirts that you have. Fashions differ, but a shirt wearer who has a good sense of humor will always be a stylish one. Of course, these tees will also make for some really laughter-filled photo albums.

At home: If all else fails, there’s always your own apartment or home to wear those funny tees in. Nothing can be more comfortable than these shirts. Maybe you’ll look at yourself in the mirror and laugh at yourself; maybe on bad days it will cheer you up and lift your mood. Indeed, laughter is the best medicine – and if nothing else, funny t-shirts will make you take your dramas and stresses a lot less seriously.