T.Shirt Wearers.

Anesthetize · 15-03-2016 07:41PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

If you’re wearing a t-shirt in your late 20’s or later and it isn’t being used as a garment for exercise then you might want to consider getting some sartorial advice. When you see a man in his late 20’s/30’s wearing a t-shirt with a band name on it – think Metallica, AC/DC and the like – then you have to feel sorry for them. However nothing is as bad as the sight of a man of that age wearing a t-shirt with a slogan or phrase on it. It’s almost like they are using the t-shirt in place of having a personality.

This is one of the dumbest things I've read on AH in a long time. There's nothing to stop people expressing their interests through what they wear.

Rezident · 15-03-2016 08:25PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

If you’re wearing a t-shirt in your late 20’s or later and it isn’t being used as a garment for exercise then you might want to consider getting some sartorial advice. When you see a man in his late 20’s/30’s wearing a t-shirt with a band name on it – think Metallica, AC/DC and the like – then you have to feel sorry for them. However nothing is as bad as the sight of a man of that age wearing a t-shirt with a slogan or phrase on it. It’s almost like they are using the t-shirt in place of having a personality.

I was back in Ireland a number of weeks ago to vote in the general election. I was taking a walk through town on the Saturday when I spotted a guy of about my own vintage wearing a t-shirt that said, “If found then please return to the pub”. This t-shirt was being used to house an enormous bloated stomach. His bloodshot and glassy eyes, terrible complexion, oversized red nose all showed that he already spent far more time in the pub than was healthy for him. I couldn’t help but think that the t-shirt was a silent cry for help.

I wear t-shirts because they are one of the most comfortable things to wear.

I honestly think that it's gas that you think there should be some sort of age restriction on t-shirts! Should there also be an age-restriction on fun too - no fun for you, you're too old!

kirk buttercup · 15-03-2016 08:41PM

As soon as got home i threw on a t shirt and hoodie and ive got to tell you it feels damn good

Kiwi in IE · 15-03-2016 08:55PM

razorblunt wrote: »

Dya know what's worse? The Canada Goose jacket wearers.
It's Ireland, it's not exactly the south face of Everest with a snow storm impeding you.

It being Ireland is the exact reason why I wear the freaken Canada Goose jacket!

mynameis905 · 15-03-2016 09:12PM

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Don't forget the chinos with cuffs and boat shoes with no sox.

I regularly wear poloshirts, chinos and boat shoes without socks in the summer time. Tshirts and hoodies are for wearing around the house and putting the rubbish out at a push.

razorblunt · 15-03-2016 10:20PM

Kev_2012 wrote: »

Something I miss about Canada... being able to wear what ever the hell you want without people commenting on it. Although, I care a lot less these days what people think.

It's that sort of thinking that has led to the Canadian Tuxedo passing into fashion unabated until they were tol they were wrong.

Kiwi in IE wrote: »

It being Ireland is the exact reason why I wear the freaken Canada Goose jacket!

Boo yourself.

Oat23 · 15-03-2016 10:22PM

While I love t-shirts myself, I don't understand people who go into a shop like Jack & Jones and buy a t-shirt that says "Jack & Jones" on the front.

You're basically paying them so you can walk around advertising their sh*t.

tayto lover · 15-03-2016 10:28PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

If you’re wearing a t-shirt in your late 20’s or later and it isn’t being used as a garment for exercise then you might want to consider getting some sartorial advice. When you see a man in his late 20’s/30’s wearing a t-shirt with a band name on it – think Metallica, AC/DC and the like – then you have to feel sorry for them. However nothing is as bad as the sight of a man of that age wearing a t-shirt with a slogan or phrase on it. It’s almost like they are using the t-shirt in place of having a personality.

I was back in Ireland a number of weeks ago to vote in the general election. I was taking a walk through town on the Saturday when I spotted a guy of about my own vintage wearing a t-shirt that said, “If found then please return to the pub”. This t-shirt was being used to house an enormous bloated stomach. His bloodshot and glassy eyes, terrible complexion, oversized red nose all showed that he already spent far more time in the pub than was healthy for him. I couldn’t help but think that the t-shirt was a silent cry for help.

Was it this lad?
http://media.photobucket.com/user/cammo_05/media/funny%20pics/funny-pictures-new-mcdonalds-ad-zxj.jpg.html?filters[term]=fat%20guy&filters[primary]=images&filters[secondary]=videos&sort=1&o=0

GLaDOS · 16-03-2016 01:30PM

Half my wardrobe is band tshirts :pac: I need to throw some of them out but I can't bring myself to do it.

pauliebdub · 16-03-2016 07:56PM

I have to admit that they look a bit stupid on men in their 30s and 40s especially those awful superdry ones and associate t shirts with men who never grew up. Nothing smarter than a nice shirt.

Peregrine · 16-03-2016 07:59PM

I never realised that people were judged for wearing T-shirts.

Anesthetize · 16-03-2016 08:04PM

pauliebdub wrote: »

I have to admit that they look a bit stupid on men in their 30s and 40s especially those awful superdry ones and associate t shirts with men who never grew up. Nothing smarter than a nice shirt.

They only look stupid on men who don't look after themselves and keep in shape. Otherwise shirts are better for hiding beer bellys.

wakka12 · 16-03-2016 08:07PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

If you’re wearing a t-shirt in your late 20’s or later and it isn’t being used as a garment for exercise then you might want to consider getting some sartorial advice. When you see a man in his late 20’s/30’s wearing a t-shirt with a band name on it – think Metallica, AC/DC and the like – then you have to feel sorry for them. However nothing is as bad as the sight of a man of that age wearing a t-shirt with a slogan or phrase on it. It’s almost like they are using the t-shirt in place of having a personality.

I was back in Ireland a number of weeks ago to vote in the general election. I was taking a walk through town on the Saturday when I spotted a guy of about my own vintage wearing a t-shirt that said, “If found then please return to the pub”. This t-shirt was being used to house an enormous bloated stomach. His bloodshot and glassy eyes, terrible complexion, oversized red nose all showed that he already spent far more time in the pub than was healthy for him. I couldn’t help but think that the t-shirt was a silent cry for help.

I don't think t-shirts are attractive on older men personally but people can dress how they please. he wasnt offending anyone least of all you..i don't know how you can have such strong and offensive words to say about somebody you don't even know it just sounds really nasty. I know you were saying it to be humorous but still

kirk buttercup · 16-03-2016 08:08PM

Peregrine wrote:

I never realised that people were judged for wearing T-shirts.

People are judged on everything.

callaway92 · 16-03-2016 08:09PM

Jesus,

Seems Aongus Van Bismarck has touched a few nerves!

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 16-03-2016 08:18PM

ScienceNerd wrote: »

Half my wardrobe is band tshirts :pac: I need to throw some of them out but I can't bring myself to do it.

You can make them into cushion covers pretty easily. Well maybe not you, I'll rephrase that as 'they can be made into cushion covers pretty easily'

rubadub · 16-03-2016 08:37PM

seamus wrote: »

Saw a guy cycling home from work in cargo shorts and a cotton T-shirt yesterday.

I would wear a t shirt on cold days, I would start out with a sweatshirt on and once warmed up take it off. Otherwise I would be sweating, but I might have a hat and gloves on, looks weird but I don't give a shite what some cunt thinks. I even had a t shirt on in the snow once.

RollieFingers · 16-03-2016 08:42PM

Oat23 wrote: »

While I love t-shirts myself, I don't understand people who go into a shop like Jack & Jones and buy a t-shirt that says "Jack & Jones" on the front.

You're basically paying them so you can walk around advertising their sh*t.

Jack & Jones make horrible clothes, not slick at all!

GLaDOS · 17-03-2016 02:32PM

Aldo Nervous Side wrote: »

You can make them into cushion covers pretty easily. Well maybe not you, I'll rephrase that as 'they can be made into cushion covers pretty easily'

Power metal themed cushions are something I could deal with

byte · 17-03-2016 04:16PM

Aldo Nervous Side wrote: »

You can make them into cushion covers pretty easily. Well maybe not you, I'll rephrase that as 'they can be made into cushion covers pretty easily'

Hah, that's not actually a bad idea! Handy for those t-shirts that shrank... :pac:

Samaris · 17-03-2016 04:25PM

Aldo Nervous Side wrote: »

You can make them into cushion covers pretty easily. Well maybe not you, I'll rephrase that as 'they can be made into cushion covers pretty easily'

I like that as a notion.

As for the t-shirts, yep, another guilty one here. When I was a kid I'd be out in all weathers in them. About the only limit was snow. And I was a sickly sprog, so that was a bit of a weird one. Yeah, yeah to the smartarse that's going to suggest that that was why! But I tended to over-heat very easily so dunno. Still do, if it comes to that. I'll walk to work in the chilly far west of Ireland in jeans, t-shirt and hoodie (not a customer-facing job). Actually, that's what I'm currently wearing too, if it comes to that.

Pablodreamsofnew · 17-03-2016 06:58PM

I can handle t-shirt wearers. Some of us are just that bit hot blooded. However very annoying guy I meet every day of the week outside my sons school. Since december he has been wearing shorts and sandals and always says 'hey buddy'

I am not your buddy!!

darkpagandeath · 17-03-2016 07:00PM

Do people not call it the Beer Jacket ?

mynameis905 · 17-03-2016 07:48PM

callaway92 wrote: »

Jesus,

Seems Aongus Van Bismarck has touched a few nerves!

We are collectively a nation of terribly dressed people in both an aesthetic and a practical sense. There are bound to be plenty of people on boards who consider hoodies and tshirts acceptable wear for adults so I'm not surprised to see so much vitriol towards Aongus' post.

darkpagandeath · 17-03-2016 08:03PM

mynameis905 wrote: »

We are collectively a nation of terribly dressed people in both an aesthetic and a practical sense. There are bound to be plenty of people on boards who consider hoodies and tshirts acceptable wear for adults so I'm not surprised to see so much vitriol towards Aongus' post.

would have thought this was the average boards user.

http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/b13d6d77-4023-4ed2-8788-8c358937a20b/eeda187d-e973-4744-8417-48fae178492c.gif

Olishi4 · 17-03-2016 08:04PM

darkpagandeath wrote: »

Do people not call it the Beer Jacket ?

I remember a lad in college telling me that a beer jacket is when you have had a few drinks and don't feel the need to wear your jacket anymore so it's not limited to a t-shirt. Just means you don't need a coat

I sometimes wear a t-shirt, hoody and jeans at home or out to the shop. In Summer, sometimes I put a plain t-shirt over a maxi dress so it looks like a top with a skirt.

RayM · 17-03-2016 10:22PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

If you’re wearing a t-shirt in your late 20’s or later and it isn’t being used as a garment for exercise then you might want to consider getting some sartorial advice. When you see a man in his late 20’s/30’s wearing a t-shirt with a band name on it – think Metallica, AC/DC and the like – then you have to feel sorry for them

I'm 34 and I own a large collection of t-shirts - many of them band-related. I feel sorry for anyone who is so dull and shallow that they'd judge a person on something so trivial as their choice of clothing.

bodice ripper · 17-03-2016 10:27PM

mynameis905 wrote: »

We are collectively a nation of terribly dressed people in both an aesthetic and a practical sense. There are bound to be plenty of people on boards who consider hoodies and tshirts acceptable wear for adults so I'm not surprised to see so much vitriol towards Aongus' post.

Remind me again why it isn't acceptable for me to wear tshirts and hoodies as an adult?

Tin Foil Hat · 17-03-2016 11:06PM

a) The cold doesn't bother me. I'd rather be a little bit chilly than a little bit warm.
b) I do a physical job (I'm a van driver). It doesn't take long to work up a sweat when you're lugging heavy boxes around, including up and down flights of stairs.

a) and b) mean that you are likely to see me in short sleeves any month of the year.

c) I'm 40 years old. The best thing about middle-age (probably the only good thing about middle-age) is not giving a flying fukk what shallow, superficial strangers think of your clothes. So I'll stroll around in a superhero t-shirt if I damn well please.:)

Ursus Horribilis · 17-03-2016 11:19PM

So what's with lads who go out wearing shorts and t-shirts in December and January when it's feckin freezing?

T.Shirt Wearers.

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