Monkey II
ASL is american sign language, which includes easy hand-shapes for the alphabet. I believe it was not used in this design to add meaning to "the hard way" :)
on the ASL topic, i'm a little torn, because of this:
the 'f' is very similar to an ASL 'x', which confused me at first. i agree ASL is clearly not the right idea here... but maybe a way to do the 'f' that couldn't be confused with ASL?
oh your totally sneaking up here with this bad boy. i love it. i would totally wear this shirt in front up my parents after they try and ground me for buying it. 5$
I get that it's the hard way, but all that's there is 'XC' otherwise. If you had wanted to do something with hands either use the accepted North American language or use hand shapes that aren't used in that language. As it stands the message is lost because of the precedence of a previous language.
It's like saying 'fuck' means 'dog' but we all know it means fuck because we all have the precedence of the English language. Same thing goes with hand shapes.
I'd buy the shirt if the artist put some effort into using original hand shapes that weren't confusing. I think the idea is great.
People are making this shirt too complicated. It's a great idea, and if you aren't trying to read too much into it, I think you'll understand that he's spell F U with his hands. How many people know sign language, really? The shirt is great, leave it be! <3
Ah ok, I get it now, the 'F' and 'U' need to be more clearly defined, as I didn't seem them as letter forms right away. I like the illustration and concept though.
I really didn't notice what the hands were doing at first. Which is fine, because once you're told it's unmistakable.
I think the text could be made a little smaller, though. Blend with the design more. It detracts from the main image.
hurricane_xx
i dont like the hairy hands
Robsoul
I do like the hairy hands. I dig it a lot man, didn't see it before and I think it's really interesting
Katie_ladie
hmmm warewolf?
Katie_ladie
but its coolie!
streetwise
clever man. how'd you ever figure that out?! 5$
scoutti
>:-)))
Skipper6745
Hahaha, Franx, you are awesome.
Firinel
blech. it would be better if you'd done the hands in ASL.
Sirkit
If your going to say something with hands use ASL, this is terrible otherwise.
JustJeff
ASL? But... this is "the hard way." As an added bonus, anyyone can understand it.
Robsoul
why would he want to use ASL, thaT'S NOT the fucking point of the design ,,, I swear this place never ceases to amaze me... wtf,,,, give it a rest ppl
Jennyfurrr03
ASL? whatever. Nice design, franx. Not too sure I like the hairy arms.
Monkey II
Sorry for ma stupidity...What is ASL?
This shirt rocks!
mezo
Hairy arms are ace!
Not too keen on the handwriting....but it works well with the image.
Moçambique
5
Rock Deputy
that's awesome... $5
Little Liana
Monkey II
ASL is american sign language, which includes easy hand-shapes for the alphabet. I believe it was not used in this design to add meaning to "the hard way" :)
Little Liana
And yes... this shirt rocks. $5
hogboy
man hands...fucking oddball but in a good way. I loves it.
Kelseyg
Seriously... anyawy who says use "ASL"... is just... bangs head on wall
kirstenlovesdinner
i don't like the way the text looks.
onlylonely
on the ASL topic, i'm a little torn, because of this:
the 'f' is very similar to an ASL 'x', which confused me at first. i agree ASL is clearly not the right idea here... but maybe a way to do the 'f' that couldn't be confused with ASL?
jublin
oh your totally sneaking up here with this bad boy. i love it. i would totally wear this shirt in front up my parents after they try and ground me for buying it. 5$
plans
oooh i just love it!
:)
SeraphNoctum
asl? Then most people woudl be like whatever- I don't get your shirt.
this way...everyone gets it.
funkie fresh
well FU too! great stuff :)
hound562
shave his arms
CurlyCue
i couldn't wear it but love the idea....5
Kaleidoscope*swe*
love it!
kathleenisdead
I thought this shirt was about handjobs.
disappointed, 3
nurrekcuf
i'm not too fond of the hairy arms, but i'd still buy the green one in a heartbeat!
¡ Squirrel Lover !
sign language would have been better....but this is okay
4
¡ Squirrel Lover !
p.s. i love the girls joy of text tat
nice
penpal
lookin good. 5
asher27
i love it!
id totally buy it... im rude like that lol.
5+$
graysong
It kind of looks like gnarled hands are reaching up to strangle you...
... which I kind of like.
Don't mind the hairy arms, but I don't care for the "The Hard Way" text. Without the text I might buy it.
Sirkit
I get that it's the hard way, but all that's there is 'XC' otherwise. If you had wanted to do something with hands either use the accepted North American language or use hand shapes that aren't used in that language. As it stands the message is lost because of the precedence of a previous language.
It's like saying 'fuck' means 'dog' but we all know it means fuck because we all have the precedence of the English language. Same thing goes with hand shapes.
I'd buy the shirt if the artist put some effort into using original hand shapes that weren't confusing. I think the idea is great.
cocoon_of_monarchy
does it say FU?
stingerstyler
Nice work Franx :)
CourtneyTheRockStar
People are making this shirt too complicated. It's a great idea, and if you aren't trying to read too much into it, I think you'll understand that he's spell F U with his hands. How many people know sign language, really? The shirt is great, leave it be! <3
kidderliverpool
Ah ok, I get it now, the 'F' and 'U' need to be more clearly defined, as I didn't seem them as letter forms right away. I like the illustration and concept though.
kidderliverpool
*see not seem
4this
ha!
Rachel Raygun
good lord i love this
trixi
great but im not sure about the hair :)
Melissalev420
It might be because I haven't slept or because I didn't read the name.. but I didn't get this for a few seconds.. now that I get it, I like it. $5
OlliRudi
hairy hands=good.
CoveredinPunksBlood
It's nice to see someone with a little wit on this site, though I wish the letter weren't being performed by Chewbaca.
problematic
I really didn't notice what the hands were doing at first. Which is fine, because once you're told it's unmistakable.
I think the text could be made a little smaller, though. Blend with the design more. It detracts from the main image.
piaaaac
I first thought it was about left-hand photographers..
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