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Apr 03 '07
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tomburns
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a play on revolutionary symbolism and that famous saying from Gil Scott Heron 's poem back in the day, "the revolution will not be televised"
i made a 3d blocky hand, like a fist, then drew tvs on it in illustrator.
the 'as seen on tv' play on design is intended to be small on the upper back/nape of neck area.
LARGE VERSION on my BLOG
Lemjok
Lemjok on Apr 03 '07
Totally Awesome!
5$
Lily-n-Parker
Lily-n-Parker on Apr 03 '07
wow...5
icebar
icebar on Apr 03 '07
sorry, i always do this to people... but i want to be the one to say, there is a printed design just like this (it has TVs stacked up). i think threadless wants variety you know? but i do like this, i like the colors...
Edword
   Edword on Apr 03 '07
well done, love the play on a classic poem!
suziiscool
suziiscool on Apr 03 '07
lol is it suppose to make a fist lol or am i seeing things!?...haha but i like it =D
pickledbib
pickledbib on Apr 03 '07
icebar... this looks nothing like FreqenCity, plus you're missing the message the image is trying to convey. Agreed the fist could of been a bit more refined, but I actually prefer it this way... it leave's it open to interpretation. Nice work tomburns!
AcceberEdre
AcceberEdre on Apr 03 '07
awesome
13strong
13strong on Apr 03 '07
Brilliant. Really, really good.

5$
Dirkthedaring
Dirkthedaring on Apr 03 '07
Very very very cool!!
JAYGATZ
JAYGATZ on Apr 03 '07
Incredimable. Once again tom, you are a genius. $5.
kooky love
   kooky love on Apr 03 '07
GREAT $5
MooCowMoo
MooCowMoo on Apr 03 '07
Amazing =D 5!
imachine
imachine on Apr 04 '07
hi5
kaloyster
   kaloyster on Apr 04 '07
icebar link please.

This is good. The design suits well for the movie Transformers.
shirtflirt
shirtflirt on Apr 04 '07
god damn that's hot!
exoticrobotic
exoticrobotic on Apr 04 '07
i've been burnin for a burns sub for some time now
$5
amoania
amoania on Apr 04 '07
Love this... especially the added bonus of the back. kudos. $5
burgz
burgz on Apr 04 '07
amazing
LesterF
LesterF on Apr 04 '07
NOICE! $5
BigODrummer
BigODrummer on Apr 04 '07
This is really cool.
FRICKINAWESOME
FRICKINAWESOME on Apr 04 '07
BOO-URNS BOO-URNS!!! I've been waitin' like crazy for a new design from ya on this site and not just awesome older designs of yours being printed on *nudge nudge wink wink*! Great concept and striking on the yellow...icebar, i loves ya but that Frequentcity sub has very little to do in concept or style other than they both feature televisions. 4$
Luke...
   Luke... on Apr 04 '07
awesome dude...very nicely done...love the fist
J-Ray
J-Ray on Apr 04 '07
It's hard to make out "Revolutionized" ... but other than that it's rock solid
cpdesign
   cpdesign on Apr 04 '07
Nice concept and illo man. For some reason I feel like they should be sitting in recliners, but maybe I'm missing the whole point of the design. Awesome though. 5
closetome543
closetome543 on Apr 04 '07
i think the colors coulda been better, but the drawing itself is brilliant.
Skinny1
Skinny1 on Apr 04 '07
Amazing. Nice shirt. Well Done.
icebar
icebar on Apr 04 '07
ok sorry i do realize now that it looks different from frequencity. yes yes ok.
but come on, it's similar, with the tvs stacked up and i just don't see threadless printing one of those soon. just defending my argument here.

now for some normal comments:
i like the fist shape but the text is a bit hard to read.

if this didn't have some of the same ideas as an already-printed design, i would say it will be printed! sorry haha :) that's just what i think...
icebar
icebar on Apr 04 '07
did i say i'm $5ing it anyway? :)
tofurky
tofurky on Apr 04 '07
I really dont like shirts with designs on the back
GreenGourd
GreenGourd on Apr 05 '07
The bit on the back is esp. hilarious. Nice work.
stunt double
stunt double on Apr 05 '07
good stuff mister!
Sinareo
Sinareo on Apr 05 '07
Completely different from FrequinCity. Just because it has a bunch of TVs doesn't mean it's the same thing. Stop placing subs in generalized categories, you wankers! This concept is obviously different than the other design mentioned. Check the message both are conveying. This one is based off the poem, whereas the other one is more focused only on the art aspect. This combines both a message and the art.

I feel this was very well done, though the "fist" could use a little more work - the hand looks hooked and not like a full hand. Other than that, I really like the colors chosen and overall concept of the design.

$4, fo' sho'
Cliss
Cliss on Apr 05 '07
I love the back, it's a nice touch to such a strong design. $5 all the way.
nikogrande
nikogrande on Apr 06 '07
fucking. awesome.
quietine
quietine on Apr 06 '07
seems preachy to me, but i don't have to buy it if it gets printed
mulberry
mulberry on Apr 06 '07
makes me think of The Subliminal Man!!
Jennymay
Jennymay on Apr 06 '07
I like the logo on the back! Well done, good message. $5
ISABOA
   ISABOA on Apr 06 '07
5$ for incredible execution
what whaaat
what whaaat on Apr 06 '07
$5
what whaaat
what whaaat on Apr 06 '07
not so sure about the yellow though...too mcdonalds like
stinkeyfinger
stinkeyfinger on Apr 08 '07
I have to concur on the choice of yellow, but still brilliant, and a 5$...
TheloniusMnk
TheloniusMnk on Apr 08 '07
TV doesn't lie. How dare you?
facetious
facetious on Apr 08 '07
This is awesome... I'd definitely get this one. $5
jpiatt
   jpiatt on Apr 08 '07
I love this
rathergreen
rathergreen on Apr 09 '07
I love it. Great job capturing the look of Soviet propoganda minus heavy-handed-ness.
Yourhero
Yourhero on Apr 09 '07
Love the design on the front, hate the bit on the back.
shakethesheets
shakethesheets on Apr 09 '07
I don't like the back but I like the design, if only the text was easier to make out.
Luke...
   Luke... on Apr 09 '07
i like the little design on the back...in this case it is very fitting and adds another level to the concept...instead of just extra decoration, as it can sometimes be
Absolute Monster
Absolute Monster on Apr 09 '07
Brilliant. A walking billboard to release our world this TV mind numbing age.
Zaswcdfrbg
Zaswcdfrbg on Apr 09 '07
Gil Scott Heron...love the play on words, and because that poem is amazing and the reference is as well, my hat is off to you.
5!
squintygirl
squintygirl on Apr 09 '07
They lied to me? On TV?

*cries*

5$

*continues crying*
wullagaru
   wullagaru on Apr 09 '07
very nice tom teh back bit really adds to it, high marks from me
ohyoustealher
ohyoustealher on Apr 10 '07
It's early so I'm dumb so someone should fill me in on the first lit tv. I don't understand the purpose. In fact I kept stariing reaaaaaaally close to find letters but then reaized the title of the piece was already spelled out on all the other sets. Seems now kind of like a ring on one of the fingers or something. Anyway I do really like it!
badzen
badzen on Apr 10 '07
Bloody nice!
r.o.b.o.t.i.c.octopus
   r.o.b.o.t.i.c.octopus on Apr 10 '07
ok...i think you shou;d only sub this quality of design...not that teddybear stuff...but you just raised and lowered your standard in one week you know? this ONE is great!
travioli
travioli on Apr 10 '07
When I saw the thumbnail I thought that it was going to be the whole design, so I prepared myself to give it a 0. But this is crazy! $5
Ady bear
Ady bear on Apr 10 '07
great tee-although i would definatly buy it if it was the logo on the back on the front-if that makes sense!
tomburns
   tomburns on Apr 10 '07
thanks folks! this one is done today. ;)

i wonder what is wrong with the comments number up there. it seems like it dosen't work anymore?
adam antium
   adam antium on Apr 10 '07
my comments are stuck too, maybe dued to recent updates.
i think this will do good, tom dude!
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J-Ray
J-Ray on Jun 21 '07
Is this getting printed? mmmmmm

I like how Tom Burns' style changes so much from sub to sub. Versatility is good. This one reminds me of Transformers. Tis good.
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itswhatyouvegot
itswhatyouvegot on Jul 17 '07
Another great design from Tom Burns - Print Print Print!
75 days later
katzekween
katzekween on Sep 30 '07
wow... i really like this
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