I am the 1% T-shirt

 

It has been a while since I created a new shirt design for my shop.   This one screamed to be done.  The great thing is it works whether you are part of the Occupy Wall Street (or Elm Street) crowd AKA the 99% or if you are part of the 1% crowd.  See how democratic I am.  Appropriate for all political spectrums and income levels.

Comments

67 responses to “I am the 1% T-shirt”

  1. colm ryan Avatar

    ha, playing both sides. oh so very clever mr. bearman

    1. Bearman Avatar

      It’s what I do. Play both sides and I come out the winner.

      1. Binky Avatar

        If you call that winning.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          As long as someone buys something, I win.

      2. Brian Hagen Avatar

        “Play both sides and I come out the winner.”

        Reminds me of the dirty old Italian man in Catch-22, who said that Italy was the strongest nation on earth – because it was the weakest. The young soldier he talked to was a patriotic American soldier of 20. The old man lived to be 107 because had no loyalties at all.

        It’s a compliment, Bearman, to your wit.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          All I heard was you were saying I was weak.

  2. Ken Drab Avatar

    I’m offended AND inspired! PERFECT!!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Just where I like you.

  3. duncanr Avatar

    nice one, Bearman ! 😆

    1. Bearman Avatar
  4. The Good Greatsby Avatar

    Pretty clever playing both sides. I’ve always tried to take no sides with my writing but maybe there’s a place in the middle that would allow me to offend both sides equally.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      The Fonz called and he said he is always offended by the stuff you write about him.

  5. Nate Fakes Avatar

    Hahah! That’s great

    1. Bearman Avatar
  6. writerdood Avatar

    I like it. I’ve got a caption to go in small letters at the bottom of the shirt:
    “If you can’t be number one, you’re number two.”

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Is this a bathroom reference?

    2. Tony McGurk Avatar

      If you can’t be #1 then get the hell outta my street

    3. nursemyra Avatar

      I like that line writerdood

    4. GrammyMouseTails Avatar

      well said writterdood… I love an ‘inside’ bathroom joke 😉

  7. George Avatar

    An astute businessman knows how to get money from both ends. This looks lie it could be a decent seller for you. I like it. Can you tell me what font you used, or is it an Ancient Chinese Secret?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      28 days or something like that. Not at my computer. Maybe one day I’ll teach you how I do my distressed look too.

  8. lisleman Avatar

    The title had me wondering if you were in the 1%. How many 1%’ers blog? I do recall there was a social site created for them but I forgot the name of it.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Dateanoldmillionaire.com????

  9. Comedy Plus Avatar

    Well done Bearman, well done.

    Have a terrific day. 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Sandee.

  10. Cedric Rattus Avatar

    Hey I need one of those!!!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Would Tony allow that?

      1. Binky Avatar

        Most cartoonist do not treat their star characters fairly, and I suspect Tony is just the same. Down with cartoonists, and up with cartoons!

        1. Bearman Avatar

          You only say that because Peter is too shy to retort.

          1. Binky Avatar

            I try not to let him out of the basement too much. He’s sensitive to the light.

          2. Bearman Avatar

            Halloween is the perfect time then for him.

        2. Tony McGurk Avatar

          I gave in to their demands during the Rat strike & sent them on an awesome adventure didn’t I??? What could be fairer than that???

          1. Bearman Avatar

            And you didn’t erase them…so

      2. Tony McGurk Avatar

        I would not only allow it, I would encourage it…

  11. Frank M Hansen Avatar

    Very clever. I see a this selling big.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      So far I haven’t seen it sell at all. haha

  12. bschooled Avatar

    It also works for people who have no inkling about politics whatsoever! I’m not sure why, but I think it has something to do with irony…

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I hate ironing.

  13. G Avatar

    Awesomely inspired!

  14. Androgoth Avatar

    I like this one Bearman it
    is one of those ‘Up Yours’
    types of T Shirts…

    It will have many
    uses I know that 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Up Yours shirts are all the RAGE..haah Thanks. Good to see you over here.

  15. DadaHyena Avatar

    Nice. You’re gonna sell a million of ’em!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I’d be happy with 10

  16. Mark Stokes Avatar

    Is this an alternative version to the “I’m With Stupid” design?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      If only I could make it that popular

  17. GrammyMouseTails Avatar

    covers both sides??? depends on what a side is, and as long as I don’t have to sit in the middle I will be okay! (better bring some tissue)
    My hubby would love it, must put on xmas list… heheehe

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Are we talking politically or a car ride?

  18. Young American Wisdom Avatar

    I’m tempted. Think of the scandal I’d cause at the bus stop…”Oh! My! God! Did you see what she’s wearing? Can you even believe it?” It would shake things up a bit. Hmmm, now you’ve got me thinking…that could be dangerous.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I still think dressing up in costume at the bus stop everyday would get things talking even more.

  19. Friggin Loon Avatar

    Can I order a “I Am The 99%” tee thanks Bearman 🙂 I promise I will get you footage with my Go Pro running through a crowd of 1%s!!!

    Hey and why am I way down here on the comment list?

    1. Binky Avatar

      Obviously because your comments are not highly valued. And I guess mine are even less so.

    2. Bearman Avatar

      I have no idea what you are asking Loon? And you are last because you came late

      1. Friggin Loon Avatar

        Yeah, but Binky was later!!!!

        Perth is currently hosting CHOGM (Commonwealth heads of government meeting) and the city is in lockdown for three days because the Queen and all heads of states are here. Hmm and so too are thousands of “Occupy” protestors. So wearing a “I’m one of the 99%” tee shirts would be quite funny or dangerous at the protest 🙂 Sheez, do I have to explain everything????

        1. Bearman Avatar

          I didn’t make any I am the 99% tshirt. I made I am the 1% tshirts. That’s what I don’t get.

          If this is the shirt you are talking about order the shit, you think I am running a charity here?

  20. blunt delivery Avatar

    bahahahah. love it! um. sorry i haven’t been around… the engagement ended and life has been a mess. and no, i didn’t get cold feet. and yes, it was the right decision. but sssh, don’t tell anyone!

    miss you!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Sorry to hear that. Hope life gets better.

  21. MC/Curtis Avatar

    I don’t know if it’s the same with the finger, but the cops made me take off a t-shirt that had the f word on it. The f words!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      F that! Were you in jail or something

      1. MC/Curtis Avatar

        Nope. If I hadn’t taken off the t-shirt I would have been though. They made that very clear.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          You need to think about what you wear to the policeman’s ball next year.

  22. bobo ereksiyon hapı Avatar

    Aşkınla başım dönerken, vursalar ölemem!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I do love turning your head bobo.

  23. jynksie Avatar

    You never cease to amuse me! LMAO

    1. Bearman Avatar

      The day I do is the day I quit

  24. SpilledInkGuy Avatar

    Now I’m all confused, Bearman
    (that finger was always number 3 on my calculator)!
    🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Your calculator had fingers?