Tuesday, August 30, 2011

We love you, Bacon.

Hot off the funny tshirt screenprinting press! Our beloved & clever Bacon: Hell Yes design printed onto a super comfy, fitted t-shirt for women (I know I'm not unisex).  We have this available on a black tee, and you can get it on other colors if you ask nice (or contact us).

We only choose the highest quality t-shirts that we would wear ourselves. As such, this tee is 100% combed ringspun cotton, soft baby jersey knit, short sleeved and fitted with a longer body length for a flattering fit. Phew!

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Painted Donkey Tshirt: New!


Dir.T apparel loves silly puns, and this includes our latest design, Painted Donkey. We hope you appreciate our very special sense of humor.

We made this available in both our men's crew-neck tshirt in maroon and in the Favorite tee for women in navy. Keep an eye out for more colors!

Want it? Or want to see what other clever ideas we have up our sleeves?

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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Funny Ninja Pirate Screen Printed T-shirt: New


Introducing dir.T apparel's latest screenprinted tshirt: Ninja Pirate! We printed this funny graphic in white  onto a supersoft, 100% cotton, men's crew-neck shirt in black. An original design by yours truly. Available in S, M, L, and XL.

For more cool & independently designed tshirts, visit our online shop at www.dirtapparel.etsy.com




Friday, August 12, 2011

Funny Tidbits: Cookbook Titles

Funny Jokes: Cookbook Titles

#1
The Joy of Cooking with Dog Sh*t




#2
If Yan Can Microwave, So Can You



#3
Paula Deen's Low Calorie Meals

Friday, August 5, 2011

Humour: The Best Medicine

 

Screen printing and designing funny & geeky t-shirts really makes us happy here at dir. T apparel! As it turns out, there is scientific evidence that shows that laughing is quite beneficial. 

 

Here's a great article by Rob Mansfield on www.laughteryoga.org that gives us 10 reasons why funny things that makes us laugh are good for you.

 

Need a funny fix? Check out our awesome and original tees at www.dirtapparel.etsy.com 

 

 Now go learn something new today.

 

1. Laughter boosts your immune system

Researchers have found that laughter actually boosts the immune system, increasing the number of antibody-producing T cells. This then makes us less likely to get coughs and colds. It also lowers the levels of at least four hormones that are associated with stress, so after a good giggle you should be far less tense and anxious.

2. Laughter relieves pain

A good chortle has been found to reduce pain. Not only does it distract you from aches, but it releases feelgood endorphins into your system that are more powerful than the same amount of morphine.

3. Laughter improves your social life

If you can make people laugh, then you're likely to have more friends, because everyone loves a joker. You're also likely to achieve more at work: if you have a good sense of humour you'll be more productive, a better communicator and team player.
In fact, most things we laugh at aren't necessarily actual jokes, but comments in everyday conversation. Laughter is as much about social relationships as it is about humour.

4. Laughter helps relieve depression

Laughter has long been known to help people who are suffering from the either SAD or full-blown depression. Laughing reduces tension and stress, and lowers anxiety and irritation, which are all major factors that contribute to the blues.

5. Laughter boosts your relationship

If you're looking to find a new partner, then laughter will help you find a new mate. Men love women who laugh in their presence and women actually laugh 125% more than men. And if you're already with someone, then a shared sense of humour is an important factor in keeping your relationship running smoothly.

6.Laughter gives you a mini-work-out

We've probably all used, or at least heard, the phrase 'my sides ache' after laughing too much. Well, it's no real surprise. A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts your abdominal muscles and also works your shoulders. This will make you feel a lot more relaxed.
In fact, laughing 100 times is the equivalent to 10 minutes on the rowing machine or 15 minutes on an exercise bike, so break out those Only Fools And Horses DVDs and start watching!

7. Laughter protects your heart

According to a study by heart specialists at the University of Maryland, people with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.
Laughter has been found to benefit the way blood flows around the body, reducing the likelihood of heart disease. The research said that 15 minutes of laughter a day is as important for your heart as 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week!

 8. Laughter lowers your blood pressure

People who laugh a lot on a regular basis have lower blood pressure than the average person. When people have a good laugh, the blood pressure increases at first, but then it decreases to levels below normal.
Breathing then becomes deeper and this helps to send oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body.

9. Laughter improves your breathing

Laughter empties your lungs of more air than it takes in resulting in a cleansing effect - similar to deep breathing. This is especially helpful for people who are suffering from respiratory ailments, such as asthma.

10. Laughter helps you lose weight

Burning off calories by laughing might not sound as if it has much use, but a hearty chuckle raises the heart rate and speeds up the metabolism.
If you're dieting, think about adding laughter to your exercise regime. A good sitcom might easily keep you laughing for 20 minutes or more.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

"See" Gull Bird T-shirt: New on Oceans of Blue!


Check out our newest nature and pun inspired screenprinted t-shirt, SeeGull on an Ocean Blue tee! Yes, we love silly visual puns here at dir.T apparel, especially this one of a flying seagull floating happily in a sea of clouds.

Our LoveBird tee is another in this series of shirts devoted to birds.

More quirky t-shirts featuring our feathered friends coming soon!

For now, you can find these items at our shop, www.dirtapparel.etsy.com