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[–] [email protected] 103 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I have a hard time feeling bad for anyone that loses money while trying to make money selling merch for politicians.

Viewing campaigning as an opportunity to profit through business is hella late stage capitalism in the worst way.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 3 months ago (13 children)

Just think of how sports memorbilia shops must feel. There's 32 teams in the MLB. Any one of them could be in the world series......well......ok, maybe not ANY of them. I don't exactly see the Pirates doing much more then showing up, playing subpar baseball, and crying every night on the bus ride home.

My point is, it's very hard to accurately predict which team gets in, and even harder to predict which team will win once it starts.

So these companies make BOTH versions of the "World Series winner" merchandise. And then half of it never sees the light of day. Year after year. Which means somewhere, out there in the world, may still exist T-Shirts for me to wear, for the 1995, 1997, and 2016 World Series winners.....The Cleveland Indians!!!!

I mean, I'll get crazy looks for wearing them, and people will constantly be like "Uhhhh.....we didn't win....." and I will proceed to not give a shit, because those would be some cool unique shirts to wear!

But as it stands, those guys take an innitial 50% loss on the first batch of merch, just so they have it ready to sell the second the game ends. EVERY year.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I read that they send the loser-winner shirts to poor countries. So you go to some random village and it looks like alternate reality sports land. Except no one there probably even follows the teams/leagues on their shirts.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Tax-write-off-able "donations"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

My buddy in the peace corps stumlbed upon a 2022 Phillies World Series Champs shirt in Ulaanbaatar. I sent him money to buy it since it was so hilarious to see

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But as it stands, those guys take an innitial 50% loss on the first batch of merch, just so they have it ready to sell the second the game ends. EVERY year.

Well, they don't really take a loss. The expense of both uniforms are baked into the price of the winning team. it's just part of the overhead. Most the shirts get sent and sold to places that probably only vaguely know who 'the patriots" are.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

I used to work in merchandising, and it doesn’t exactly work this way. To some extent it does, but there’s a lot more nuance.

When a printing shop gets a contract to do team merch for playoffs, they will be given ALL the possible art, all the possible colors for blank shirts to print on, and a scheduled scenario. For example, after game 2 if the series is tied 1-1, don’t print. If after game 2 the series is 2-0, print 25% of orders for winning team, etc.

The actual margins for the printers isn’t very high. So these types of contracts are necessary. It’s not easy to pack a building of screen printers at short notice to print, and often they end up having to print off hours or weekends.

This isn’t to say some loser shirts are printed. Many are. You may get that Indians shirt someday. It’s kinda a crazy world.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I mean, I’ll get crazy looks for wearing them, and people will constantly be like “Uhhhh…we didn’t win…” and I will proceed to not give a shit, because those would be some cool unique shirts to wear!

My excuse is "I'm from a different timeline where we won the championship".

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"And Gore won the presidency. Heard advanced warnings of 9/11 (bush ignored these warnings), prevented 9/11, and took steps to reverse global warming. I got cocky, and thought maybe the other timelines were better than the official timeline I came from......and I see you guys elected donald trump??? As an overreaction from having the mildest president of black guys in office??? In my timeline we don't even wear pants! I mean, unless it's winter....but year, Ricks out, Dicks out! Oh, every male in my timeline is named Rick. Because they have a dick. And every female has the last name Micucci. No one knows why..."

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (6 children)

I want in your timeline, I will gladly change my name and give up wearing pants.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

I support you and your crazy ass dream. If you ever do find them ill take an xl.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I dunno, I suddenly have an urge to sell shirts to maga idiots that read "I liked him before he was a convicted felon." I won't but I think it'd be funny.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I've considered the same.

Website with America flags and eagles everywhere, spouting Trump, veterans, freedoms and religion. Something about 10% of profits to Trump campaign.

Customer is always right, Im just selling what they want - visibility, Trump and lies.

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[–] [email protected] 77 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Does this mean I can get a whole roll of “I Did That” stickers at a discount? The trolling potential in those is still sky high!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago

Doooooooo eeeeeeeeet

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They always put them on the gas pumps with the cheap gas. I don't understand the point they're trying to make.

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[–] [email protected] 46 points 3 months ago

From what I have been told, Biden dropping out means he committed fraud because this guy bought all these shirts to fight against his presidential run.

That makes sense to some idiot, somewhere.

[–] [email protected] 46 points 3 months ago (3 children)

LOL This is an insult to Kimiko and this pivotal moment for her character.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago

She was crying about her let's go brandon merch being dragged away, right?

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 3 months ago (5 children)

The day before Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, I was on a bike ride and saw a yard sign that said:

GET BIDEN OUT MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

That person must be so happy now! I wonder what he did today.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Saw an elderly man with an "I did that" sticker on his phone today.

I don't understand what he did

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That he did that, that was quite the surprise, That action he took, that right before our eyes, That boldness in him, that spark in his glance, That he did that, and that with a prance.

That on that day, that he stood very tall, That he did that, that in front of us all, That moment, that instant, that start of it all, That changed everything, that big and that small.

That ripple effect, that spread far and wide, That all from that act, that he couldn't hide, That people would talk, that chatter, that say, That he did that, that in such a bold way.

That singular moment, that sparked such a scene, That was the moment, that which we had seen, That action so simple, that caused quite a stir, That made all things different, that life was a blur.

That courage he showed, that marvelous deed, That he did that, that indeed was agreed, That hearts and minds, that lifted that day, That all because of that, that we now all say.

That tale, that grand, that over the land, That he did that, that with a brave hand, That moment we cherish, that memory clear, That he did that, that without any fear.

That you should remember, that moment, that place, That look that he had, that smile on his face, That he did that, that with style and flair, That is the tale, that now I must share.

That he did that, that yes, he did so, That everyone saw, that all came to know, That action he took, that decisive and bold, That made him a legend, that story retold.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I'm not sure if this is an original work or from something I'm unfamiliar with, but even if it's a copypasta it fits really well.

If original, excellent poem.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

He's indicating he can self felacio

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 3 months ago

Poor kids in Africa thank you for your donation of obsolete cultural references and eggs counted before hatched.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I guess he better start... Rebrandon. 😎

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Otherwise, Biden.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago
[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago

Anyone who buys merchandise to show that they are a tiresome prick deserves to lose money.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 months ago (1 children)

He will never financially recover from this

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Just needs some paint, I saw people call kamala "dark rebrandon" in a meme

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Ok, that's actually kind of clever.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

That meme is a bit of a spoiler yo. The episode hasn't been out THAT long

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Kimiko talking is more than just "a bit" of a spoiler, imo. That's some heavy implications for everyone who's aware of the show.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I deadass thought y’all were talking about biden stepping down

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Sorry, I don't watch whichever show this is from so I didn't know

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I still don’t know what show it is.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Trump, that guy is Trump. But he probably keeps them in a dirty bathroom somewhere

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

Should have sold that merch to Republicans when they were busy telling Joe to go.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

"first time?"

Fidget spinner guy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Did I miss something? Did Biden step out of the race?

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