A Fashion Trend That's Got Them Talking

Today's t-shirts are revealing more about their wearers than their cotton threads could ever cover up. It's not that they are cut differently or show any more skin than they have in the past. No, the tee shape is still the same old "T" shape. Rather, it's the printed messages and sayings contained by these modern shirts that have changed - and changed profoundly. Tees no longer believe in giving others the silent treatment. Nowadays, when they're feeling pissed or playful, you'll know it!Graphic t-shirts of today are stepping out of the wardrobe and into the spotlight. With your chest as their platform, tees are yelling, insulting, and joking their way into our hearts. These tees aren't afraid to tell it like it is, and by doing so, they are giving us a glimpse into your twisted mind.A humorous or rude t-shirt can evoke laughter from classmates or sneers from strangers, but what it tells others about yourself is often more revealing. Ever wonder why you see so many of these funny tees featured in films lately? Rather than waste countless pages of a script trying to develop a character, writers smartly discovered that simply putting an actor in the right shirt can tell us exactly what kind of guy he is. You simply can't watch a good college movie these days without seeing a main actor wearing a cool, and often profane, graphic tee. Every modern-day coming of age flick, from Knocked Up to Superbad to Juno seems to feature one. You've no doubt seen the gangsta parody shirt featuring the toilet paper roll and the catchphrase, "That's How I Roll." Youth Chilliwack Bomber Or how about the infamous drunk character stumbling out of the bar at 3 am, wearing the now-famous "Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk" shirt? Shirts like these make a funny scene even funnier, all while drilling home the dramatic irony.This casual fashion meets quasi-philosophy movement is one of the fastest growing trends in clothing industry.Yes, we've quickly become a nation of walking billboards. One where a proper sartorial display of crude wit and urban sophistication can break the ice and gain you instant acceptance into the cool crowd.It's branding at its best. Only the product you're advertising this time, is you. There are many publicly hidden layers of yourself that are just waiting to be revealed by your right choice of shirt. So, before you buy, contemplate your navel and choose a message that fits your personality to a tee.But forget about playing it safe, and whatever you do, don't be afraid to wear your emotions on your sleeve! That's kinda the idea!