We're starting this holiday season off with an interactive bang. Instead of just offering awesome deals on Cyber Monday (November 30th), we're going to be doing some real innovative, interactive deals on our t-shirts.

On Cyber Monday, we're teaming up with Jason Sadler, from IwearYourshirt.com. Jason Sadler will wear Five Crooked Monkey t-shirts. When he's wearing that shirt, it will be on sale on CrookedMonkey.com for 45% off ($15, on sale from $24). He'll be wearing 5 shirts throughout the day. And you'll have to check his blog or twitter to see which shirt he's wearing, and which shirt is 45% off.

He'll be switching his shirt every three hours, and the shirt is only at that special price while he's wearing the shirt. He starts his day off at 9AM (an hour before Crooked Monkey opens our doors, but we'll wake up a little earlier in his honor). He'll put on his first shirt from 9-12PM, and then the rest of his schedule: 12-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12AM.

This might be the first ever interactive Sale. Also, as a bonus, any shirt he wears during the day will be 25% even when he's not wearing it.

FAQ:
1)What happens during those 30 seconds when he's shirtless, and half naked? Buy a shirt at that exact moment and find out.
2)He's a dude. What about the girl shirts? Every shirt he wears will have a corresponding girls shirt that will also be selling for $15! It'll be mentioned on the blog and twitter.

Labels: Christmas, Cyber Monday, discounts, holiday gifts, Iwearyourshirt, Marketing, promotions, sales

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

Let your dad re-live his glory days and get him a t-shirt from Crooked Monkey. We're running a site-wide 25% discount on all our funny t-shirts (including the graphic shirts). Just type in the promo code: "Father" at checkout and you'll get the 25% discount. Don't forget that if you buy two shirts you also get Free Shipping.

Some recommendations:
Livin the Dream Shirt - This is an easy choice. Chillin on the couch, with a bud and a remote. No worries in the world.
Tree TV Graphic Shirt - A Cool looking graphic shirt, your dad is sure to love it.
That's How I Roll Shirt - I'm not sure if Dad's say "That's How I roll" but if your dad is cool enough to know this phrase, he needs this shirt.
Retro Snapshot Graphic T-shirt - Chances are the polaroid has a special place in your dad's heart.

Happy Father's Day!

Labels: discounts, Father's Day, funny t shirts, Graphic t-shirts, holiday gifts, holidays, livin the dream, Promo Code, promotions, Retro Snapshot, that's how i roll, Tree Tv Graphic Shirt

The title says it all. People.com's Stylewatch features our t-shirt website and specifically our Geek is the new chic t-shirt. We are offering the readers of People, and of our blog, a 20% discount on all our shirts. The promo code is: "People," and it expires on June 15th. So use it as many times as you'd like until then.

And don't forget that we always offer free USPS shipping when you buy 2 or more shirts. And our Girls recession t-shirts are up on the site.

Labels: discounts, Free Shipping, geek is the new chic, magazines, People.com, Press, Promo Code

Just as an FYI, our anniversary sale is still going on. So I'd take advantage of it and get as many graphic or funny t-shirts as you can. We're still celebrating over here, and have been sending out orders all day. Thanks for the love.

Have a good weekend and keep on wearing awesome t-shirts.

Labels: discounts, promotions, sales

Four years ago, on May 4th 2005, Crooked Monkey launched at a bar in College Park called Cornerstone. The world was without Crooked Monkey. And having a "monkey on your back" meant something totally different.

Four years ago I was a senior at the University of Maryland and my former business partner had just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. We drove around town selling shirts out of the back of a Honda Civic. And we were the only company innovative enough to use Facebook for business purposes--launching "Crooked Monkey hotties" groups on 20 different college campuses.

Four years ago, Seventeen magazine had to use other t-shirt vendors and were forced to fill their pages with less awesome t-shirts. Ryan Seacrest had to look elsewhere for funny t-shirts. And Miley Cyrus, well Miley wasn't around back then.

A lots happened since we started four years ago. We've accomplished so much and we're extremely grateful for the opportunity to be able to provide you guys with funny t-shirts and cool graphic shirts. There's a lot still to come in the years ahead--so stick with us!Thanks to everyone for allowing us to grow and for appreciating our sense of humor. And above all, for giving us the ability to keep on Livin' the Dream.

We're going to run a 20% sale for the week as a small thank you. But the real thank you, is that we promise you will love us, and our shirts, even more this year.

Labels: About us, Anniversary, Celebrations, discounts, History, Milestones, promotions

As you all aware, we are running a 20% discount on all our funny shirts. You don't have to type in a promo code--its a gift to celebrate our 200th blog post.

A customer of ours just logged onto the site and got a phenomenal deal--better than any recession buster deal I've seen.

Here's how it went down: Fully aware that you can get free shipping when you buy two or more shirts, he ordered a couple Facebook t-shirts at the regular 20% sale, and then entered an extra 15% promo code at checkout. Leaving him with a total discount of 42% off!! The total should've been: $53, but because of his savvy shopping, he only paid $30.72. Good work. We're always happy to see our customers take advantage of great deals, and this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime deals.

Labels: Celebrations, customer service, Customer stories, discounts, Promo Code, promotions, recession, sales

Whenever Montgomery County closes for a snow day, we give a 20% discount on all our funny t-shirts.

Snow days used to be the best days and we want to continue the tradition of getting excited for snow days. The worst was when all the counties around you--like Loudon county, Anne Arundel and Fauquier County--would close and you'd be stuck in school. Anytime I met someone from those counties I was always a little jealous. But then I realized that with all the extra schooling I had received, I was probably smarter than them. And that made me feel a little better.

Enjoy the sale. You don't have to type anything to redeem the coupon, all the shirts are already discounted.

Labels: discounts, Montgomery County, promotions, Snow Days