History repeats itself. Just usually its hundreds of years later, not 15 months later.

When Governor Spitzer resigned from office last March because of his lust for Prostitutes, Crooked Monkey produced the "I'm not a governor, i just like hoes t-shirt." It was a huge hit, but the moment was short-lived.

Well yesterday we were excited to hear that Governor Mark Sanford joined the ranks of Governors who love hoes. I'm not sure who went to greater lengths to secure a Crooked Monkey shoutout--Spitzer for spending tens of thousands of dollars, or Sanford for going A-wall for 5 days--but regardless they both earned it.

Ironically enough, yesterday monring, I decided to wear the Governor shirt, long before news broke of Governor Sanford's infidelities. After hearing the news, I was beside myself. A modern day prophet? That's for the history books to decide.

Labels: Funny stories, governor sanford, governor spitzer, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, i'm not a governor i just like hoes, Phrases you can't find on google, political t-shirts, top blog posts

Holiday shipping is always a bit stressful. Like Santa, we need to deliver on time, every time. But unlike Santa, we don't have thousands of elves working for us--just caring and loving interns.

For Father's Day we're running a huge promotion--25% off any of our t-shirts when you use the promo code "Father." We've noticed some pretty questionable "Father's Day gifts"--namely random girls shirts and the I'm not a gardener i just like hoes shirts. I know those shirts aren't going to your dad, but we won't tell anyone. We're happy when you're happy.

Speaking of being happy when you're happy, I wanted to share some customer testimonials. Real people, just like you, who bought shirts and appreciated our prompt, pro active customer service.

Dave from California writes:
"Hey guys, I'm wondering if there's any way I can buy just a few of your company stickers with the crooked monkey logo. You guys always threw in some freebies with my t-shirt orders, but this time I'm just looking for some more stickers if possible.

Dave in California"

We sent him a bunch of stickers and ping pong balls for free. We appreciated his suggestion of paying, but we're going to ship that stuff out for free.

Spencer from France writes:
"So many choices! So, the story is that I'm in France and it's going to be my parents who are bringing it here (yes I'm trying to take crooked monkey global)....

If you think it'd arrive in time, I'll go with the Tips shirt, but if you're hesitant, I'm entirely happy with the polaroid shirt.

I leave the decision in your expert hands!"

We appreciated him calling us experts and are glad that he will be taking the shirts to France.

Craig from Connecticut writes:
"Proactive customer support….I’m impressed."

Enough said.

So if you've got something nice to say, just email us. Thanks!

Labels: customer service, Customer stories, discounts, Father's Day, holiday gifts, holidays, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, Promo Code, promotions

We finally have the audio clip from the Ryan Seacrest show. And we finally made our first Crooked Monkey YouTube video. It took us a little bit of time--we wanted to make sure YouTube was a safe place and that it was here to stay. Next we'll launch a "website." (Just kidding we already have one).

Anyways, Manny from the On Air show with Ryan Seacrest talks about our Thats How I roll t-shirt and our I recycle boys t-shirt. This was aired on April 23rd on Kiss FM in LA. Pretty cool, hunh? Those lucky winners got free Crooked Monkey t-shirts. We'll be coming out with a bunch of new YouTube videos this summer. Kind of funny that it took us 3 years until we uploaded our first video.

Labels: Giveways, I recycle boys, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, Milestones, Press, promotions, Ryan Seacrest, social media, that's how i roll, Youtube

If you recall from the other week, Ryan Seacrest wore our I'm not a gardener I just like hoes t-shirt. We got in touch with their producers and sent over 20 of our favorite shirts for an On Air T-shirt Giveaway.

It's happening tomorrow, (Thursday). So if you're in the Los Angeles area, listen to the On Air Show with Ryan Seacrest from 6-8 AM (pacific time) and try to be one of the lucky On Air t-shirt giveaway winners. And if you're not in LA, stream it at the KISSFM website cause I'm sure they'll have a field day with the shirts we gave them.

Here's a little preview of what tees they'll be giving out for the On Air giveaway:
GUYS:
That's How I roll tee shirt
Old school knockout tee shirt
The Mac from Way Back tee shirt
She kissed a girl and i liked it tee shirt
Livin the dream tee shirt
I'm not a gardener i just like hoes tee shirt

GIRLS:
Geek is the new chic tee shirt
No Sleep til brooklyn tee shirt
Shoes, OMG Shoes tee shirt
Don't waste my daytime minutes tee shirt
That's how i roll tee shirt

Labels: funny t shirts, Giveways, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, los angeles, promotions, Ryan Seacrest

Enough Said.

He has a whole post on his site, about the shirt, entitled: Classy or Trashy. All his fans are commenting about how much they love Ryan's I'm not a Gardener, I just like hoes shirt.

Best posts on his site:
1)LMAO please wear that on Idol tonight :)
2)OMG Awesome shirt Ryan. You should wear that on Idol. You need to be more casual. The suits are a little intimidating.

He reported it on his twitter. I'd suggest you start following us on twitter And subscribing to our RSS Feed.

Ryan, that's awesome that you're wearing our Gardener shirt on your Radio show. We hope you wear the Gardener t-shirt on American Idol tonight.

Just so you all know, Ryan bought the I'm not a gardener shirt at a store (probably Urban Outfitters). He actually paid for it, which is much cooler than him getting the tee for free.

Cara, our former intern, found this one. NICE WORK CARA

Labels: As seen on, Celebrity sighting, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, Press, Ryan Seacrest

Michelle, from our West Coast Showroom, was checking her daily Blog roll this morning and look what she found. Erol Sarabi rocking his I'm not a gardener I just like hoes t-shirt , hanging out with Rick Warren, the pastor whose giving the invocation at Obama's Inauguration.

They were spotted outside Out of the Closet thrift store in West Hollywood. Hopefully Rick trades in his tired button down for the Gardener t-shirt, and then wears it for the invocation.

This shirt is probably our most famous tee. It was on the TV show Weeds, Erol Sarabi, and I always see people walking around town wearing it. Just the other day, I was at a Wizards game and saw some dude wearing the Gardener tee.

Labels: As seen on, barack obama, I'm not a gardener I just like hoes, Obama, Press, TMZ