So i was perusing Facebook and look what I found.  Two things: 1)A random dude wearing our DTF t-shirt and 2)Avicii standing next to our DTF t-shirt.  Both great things!

Avicii and DTF were hanging out by the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington DC.  And the shirt was picked up at Universal Gear in DC--our newest retail location!

Allow me to write a non-t-shirt related post.  We are based in Washington DC, after all...

There's been lots of stories coming out about Osama Bin Laden's time in hiding--how he hated Fox and loved MSNBC.  How he loved watching himself on TV and that he had no faith in Vice President Joe Biden.  The most important piece, which the newspapers have been reporting on, but not extrapolating on, is that he had no control over, and was very concerned with how disparate Al Qaeda had become.  While it's interesting that he did not like what Al Qaeda was doing in Iraq/Pakistan, it's more interesting that he had little control over them.  Even though he evaded American capture for 10 years, he had been reduced to little power.  Left to pigeon carriers and diaries, he had no way of leading Al Qaeda.  Two things to learn: A)Even though he was only killed last year, his fear of being caught overtook over his abilities to lead Al Qaeda and led to its demise. Isolating terrorists is as good as capturing them.  B)Leading in absentia is nearly impossible.  Bin Laden was restricted from meeting with his underlings, creating rifts in the organization.  Deprived of any contact with his deputies, he lost power over them.  Note to corporate leaders--stay above ground.

We don't talk about the Washington Redskins too often, because it's the same story every year.  High expectations in the preseason coupled with low results on the field.  But the main problem with the Redskins is that we are perennially subpar, but never horribly bad.  We go 7-9 every season, which just puts us in limbo.  No playoffs, and no draft picks.  We need to just suck. Stop trying to win games, stop trying to stay in the middle of the pact, and just embrace the future.

Take a look at the Panthers. They sucked last year--and they got Cam Newton.  They suck this year, and they'll get another few draft picks.  In two years, they're going to have built a contending team.  Take note, Redskins.  Lose out the rest of your games, and don't make excuses along the way.

I'm sitting in Washington DC, writing this blog post. We don't usually write about the weather, but this is a special occasion. It's rained the entire week, Monday-Friday, nonstop downpours.  It's come to the point that where, when it's just drizzling, it feels like the rain has stopped.  I have never seen anything like this--usually rain comes, and then it goes.  For the last week, the rain has just forgotten to exit, stage left.

If you don't live in DC, then here's a little video that kind of captures the experience.

Ain't nothing like celebrating the fourth of July in the nation's capital, Washington DC. Downing beers, eating hot dogs, and learning new drinking games--these are a few of my favorite things. Sprinkle a little bit of Federal fireworks, with a panoramic view of DC's citizenry launching their own fireworks, and you've got one hell of a night.

America. Fuck Yeah.

Crooked Monkey Cares is our tagline for our charity work. We're proud of all the DC-based charities that we've helped over the last few years. Usually we will help them with their branding/marketing in the form of making awesome t-shirts.

Sometimes when we help a District of Columbia charity, they convince us to come out to their event.  That's always a blast, because we get to support the charity not only with our resources but also with our presence.

And sometimes, when we help a DC Charity, they have us dress up in high heels and "walk a mile in her shoes."  No joke.  Yesterday I woke up at 8 AM on Sunday Morning to don some super sleek Pink Wedges for the Becky's Fund Annual "Walk a mile in her shoes."  I'd post pictures, but I look too good in high heels.

In all honesty, it was a great event to raise awareness for Domestic violence against women.  I was joined by lots of other guys, including football players, who support ending domestic violence and bringing attention to the fact that 1 in 4 women are subject to it.  Congrats to Beckys' Fund and the DCCADV for a successful event--and keep up the good work.

I'm a big fan of public transportation--it's convenient, economical, and most important of all, Green.  The Washington DC metro is super clean and very nice.  Its a pleasure to ride, especially when it's not rush hour.  The New York subway/bus system is truly amazing--you can get anywhere in the city for $2.25--and the trains are always running.

So this weekend, wherever I was going, I was taking public transportation.  I'm hoping this was just a bad weekend to experiment, because it was an annoying experience. 

Friday night--dinner in Cleveland Park.  So we decided to take two buses to get there.  First one--wait was 5 minutes. No problem.  Second one--wait was 15 minutes.  AHHHHHHHH.  4 other buses departed before mine got there. The dinner was lovely--thanks for asking.  Then we hopped on the Cleveland Park metro to go to Dupont.  19 minute wait.  AHHHHHH.  But we did meet lovely people on the metro, so that was nice.  On the way home, we cheated and took a cab.

Saturday--Heading to the O's game.  My friend lives in Rockville so we decided to meet up at the Forest Glen Metro Station.  Green line--10 minute wait.  Longer than usual, but hey it's the weekend. Switch at Fort Totten, and it was a 17 minute wait--to go four stops.  AHHHHHH.  Metro ride itself was nice--got to catch up with an old friend.  On the way home, we got smarter and took the Greenbelt station (no transferring) and only had a 9 minute wait.  Saturday night - Took my inaugural Capital Bikeshare ride (more to come on that pleasure, because i'm a huge fan of capital bikeshare) to Dupont circle.  Got on the metro at around 11 PM-- 15 minute wait.  AHHHH.  From Tenleytown, I biked home.  I had learned my lesson.

The weekend of public transportation?  More like the weekend of the 15 minute wait.

To be fair, I think this weekend there was some track work going on, so that's why all the trains were so late.  I'm still a big fan of the Metro system, but it'd be a lot easier to be an evangelist if the trains ran more frequently.  Which is why we need to continue to ride the metro--so they have a reason to run the trains more often.

What does this post have to do with Funny t-shirts?  Not much.  But its got a lot to do with living in Washington DC

For this week's t-shirt, "No One's ugly after 2 AM," we decided to teach you how to wear a t-shirt in the cold, because it is FREEEZING in Washington DC (actually its below freezing).

So that's how its done--over a Crooked Monkey thermal.  And in honor of the holidays, all our t-shirts are 20% off.  So put that in your stocking, and smoke it.

I overnighted myself the Guys Fist Pump T-shirt and the Tans & Hot Tubs & Fist pumps & house music & Blowouts & Hair Gel & Poofs v neck shirt, because I had to have them. Usually I can wait for our new shirts; but not these.

Here's why: Last night I attended a fashion event in Washington DC for Luke's Wings. The event was fantastic and money was raised for a great cause. The location reminded me of our Warehouse Party.

Anyways, I was wearing the Tans&Hot; Tubs& Fist Pumps& House Music& Blowouts& Hair Gel& Poofs V neck shirt. I've never been photographed so much before in my life. I felt like Paris Hilton. I empathize with her a little bit now. Paris, if your reading this, me and you, were not so different. Next time you're in DC, hit me up.

Needless to say, you probably need one of our Guido List t-shirts or The Fist Pump T-shirts.