What does this mean to you?

**lewisipso** · 08-11-07, 11:50 PM

What are your thoughts on this? Don't hold back. Positive or not positive.

**Cidp24** · 08-11-07, 11:55 PM

First thing comes to my mind is that it is an endorsement to become a thug to get money.

**Deputy2400** · 08-11-07, 11:58 PM

It just made me vomit...twice!

**Elle** · 08-12-07, 12:11 AM

The lightnening hit Ben Franklin worse then we were all taught

. Or that you have to be a famous "thug" to get money.

**Ducky** · 08-12-07, 01:34 AM

Maybe I'm having a Jenna moment, but it strikes me as a commentary on the US government, specifically politics and money, and how politicians get rich off of the people they're supposed to represent.

**cajunguy** · 08-12-07, 01:42 AM

Looks like "Looter Guy" with a bandana.

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**Emily** · 08-12-07, 02:04 AM

Disgraceful.

I usually associate "Get Money" (or "Get That Money") to a life of drugs/drug dealing.

**kjlaw** · 08-12-07, 02:33 AM

Larry the looter

**chris2001** · 08-12-07, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Ducky

Maybe I'm having a Jenna moment, but it strikes me as a commentary on the US government, specifically politics and money, and how politicians get rich off of the people they're supposed to represent.

I am gonna have to agree with you here. Also kinda depends on whats on the back of the shirt as well.

**Jarvis** · 08-12-07, 08:39 AM

to me, it tells the story of the bearer, the same way a rap music video does.... it has all the things they never had growing up: money, beautiful women, expensive cars, mansions, etc. :-X

**Jenna** · 08-12-07, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ducky

Maybe I'm having a Jenna moment, but it strikes me as a commentary on the US government, specifically politics and money, and how politicians get rich off of the people they're supposed to represent.

+1

**countybear** · 08-12-07, 09:07 AM

I think it screams "I'm a dickhead", but that's just my opinion.

**Pudge** · 08-12-07, 09:30 AM

Ghetto translation=wannbe

**gozling** · 08-12-07, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by lewisipso

What are your thoughts on this? Don't hold back. Positive or not positive.

the first thing that comes to mind is a political cartoon that he did during the French and Indain war... it was a snake cut into pieces with the different states named on it with the saying, join or die... sort of gang like... there...

however.. i am not sure the person who did this was thinking clearly... I mean to pick this guy... Benjamin Franklin of all people.. is a bit strange.

He was such a political activist.....
As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French Alliance that helped to make independence possible.

Franklin was noted for his curiosity, his writings (popular, political and scientific), and his diversity of interests. As a leader of the Enlightenment, he gained the recognition of scientists and intellectuals across Europe. An agent in London before the Revolution, and Minister to France during the war, he, more than anyone else, defined the new nation in the minds of Europe. His success in securing French military and financial aid was a great contributor to the American victory over Britain. He was an early proponent of colonial unity… Many historians hail him as the "First American."

I just think there are other choices that are better to do this to even representing money...

and that being said.. then i get back to the 'First American' thing and I can't help but sit in betrayal...

yeah .. ok so after thinking out loud a whole bunch.....

this is a symbol of simple betrayal.

i can hear him saying....' whos yo daddy now biatch'

**lewisipso** · 08-12-07, 03:58 PM

Ok, I was just wondering. My wife and I went shoe shopping with one of my older kids and happened into this shop at the mall. The shirt was hanging on the wall. There was nothing on the back. I looked at the shirt for a while on purpose before making up my mind what I would think it represents. I tried to imagine several different angles of opinion. Then I decided to take a photo of it and ask you guys.
I happen to think it would represent, at least to the average individual, a thug mentality. The image itself revolves around money. The bandana is seen throughout the "gang" or "thug" lifestyle. The hiding of identity . Unless of course you're on a cattle drive. (sarcasm intended) The two together in the same image, seems to me, places both money and the gang or thug lifestyle in the same arena. I wanted to know if it was just me and was hoping it wasn't. Just trying to make a point to someone. I appreaciate your time.

**Jenna** · 08-12-07, 04:25 PM

Maybe he has tuberculosis and is wearing a scarf to try to keep others from catching it? And he needs to get money to buy antibiotics?

**lewisipso** · 08-12-07, 05:55 PM

Hahahahahaha! Not.

**smokey703** · 08-12-07, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jenna

Maybe he has tuberculosis and is wearing a scarf to try to keep others from catching it? And he needs to get money to buy antibiotics?

And all of that was said while she was smacking on a piece of tropical fruit bubblicious and twirling her bleach blonde hair.

**ipso608** · 08-12-07, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by smokey703

And all of that was said while she was smacking on a piece of tropical fruit bubblicious and twirling her bleach blonde hair.

**tapout** · 08-12-07, 09:25 PM

it reminds me of every other "scarface", "stop snitching", "murder", "gangsta", printed images of dollar signs and handguns, and whatever other ridiculous looking tee you see out on the street corners today. it probably comes down over the wearers knees, and is meant to be worn 6 sizes too big for ghetto effect. and im sure it also comes in red with a matching straight brimmed hat. needless to say, i am not a fan.

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