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!
