Teefury

ry4nsm1th said: I'm pretty sure that E is Dell, not Enron.

Soccerfun88 said: And, any idea on what that asterisk before the Disney logo is?

Gawd said: As much as Disney is a huge conglomerate, I can't lump them in with Enron or AIG, cuz the mere fact they now own Marvel... gives them a reprieve.

Tibbster said: Clever, I like it. But I'm already too insane and outspoken to be wearing it, and explaining it as some people have mentioned. Also, the US is a representative democracy, not really social. We elect the fine fellows in charge to represent and vote for us.

Tibbster said: We elect the fine fellows in charge to represent and vote for us.

jaysea420 said:

Tibbster said: We elect the fine fellows in charge to represent and vote for us.

represent us.... LOL!!

wotto said: nice work, I'd buy this if it was just the text.

nviccione said: All Subway's are individually owned and operated. And aside from the fact that they are a traditional franchise, they have very little to do with big business, their stock is not even public traded. I know the artist is trying to make a point here, but I would like to see the reasoning behind using the Y from Subway.

MadRabbi said: That would have to be a pretty big coincidence...

MadRabbi said: This is blatant plagiarism. I bought a numbered print of this original artwork over 5 years ago.(2003) I mean, did you just photoshop someone else's art and pass it off as your own original work? that's pretty lame. I'd be ashamed to call myself an artist if I ripped someone else of that way.


The original artist is named only "O", but this IS copyrighted work. Do your homework TeeFury.

FuzzyLogic said: I think the US should spread CHEESE!
I *LOVE* Coke! I'd love it even more if it were made by evil bears!

hezaa said: I would like it if both teefury.com and everyone else on this site realized "a lot" is two words.

SteveOramA said: poor teevil having to add the notice at the beginning for a design that shouldn't receive any crazy comments.


nice design. nice idea.


now unload with your opinions!

whoelse said: I can't say how upset I am by this turn of events.

All I can do at this point is assure you that I was completely unaware of this other work when I created this design. I spent several hours with my wife and a few friends talking about the creation of this design and choosing logos to incorporate into the piece. I am completely floored by the existence of this painting. Certainly if I had plagiarized this work, I would not have had the gall to have it posted where it would surely be recognized.

I don't believe my personal anecdotes about the design process are sufficient evidence to convince current and future viewers. It is incredibly frustrating for me to be unable to prove a lack of awareness of this painting. I know how this design came to be, and I have no way to prove that other than my own memory and memory of those who were with me while working on it.

ry4nsm1th said: I'm pretty sure that E is Dell, not Enron.

stablercake said: Um, no. After the pop-culture/overdone-ness I had to be dragged through this evening, this just hits all the wrong buttons. As true and powerful as the message may be, the visualization a little trite.

MadRabbi said: I'll be sure and let every single person I can contact know exactly how TeeFury conducts it's business. Erasing people's opinions off of a public forum is not only unethical, it's pretty lame. If the people who post on here can't handle the truth, they shouldn't have their plagiarized art posted in a public forum.

Snowy said: Yeah, we live in a Republic, not a Democracy.

MJ said:

whoelse said: I can't say how upset I am by this turn of events.


All I can do at this point is assure you that I was completely unaware of this other work when I created this design. I spent several hours with my wife and a few friends talking about the creation of this design and choosing logos to incorporate into the piece. I am completely floored by the existence of this painting. Certainly if I had plagiarized this work, I would not have had the gall to have it posted where it would surely be recognized.


I don't believe my personal anecdotes about the design process are sufficient evidence to convince current and future viewers. It is incredibly frustrating for me to be unable to prove a lack of awareness of this painting. I know how this design came to be, and I have no way to prove that other than my own memory and memory of those who were with me while working on it.

The artist has spoken, guys.


In my opinion, this is not a rip. I've seen a few versions of the basic logo letters/political statement MashedPotato concept (with a few different words used, like America, Capitalism, Empire, etc). This is the best one I've seen, and I don't think it's close enough to the other versions I've seen to merit these rip call outs.


There will be no dead bird, and if you can't post respectfully and without using personal attacks, your post will be deleted.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh262/FuzzyLogicFotos/Snap2.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/146700596_c24575e681.jpg

steveomac said: i havent read all of the comments posted but i wonder if anyone else has noticed the irony of this shirt that has an anti-corporate message being worn by the most corporate advertising symbols, two super white blue eyed anglos!! lol! not that i expected che guevara to be the t shirt model

MadRabbi said: I'll be sure and let every single person I can contact know exactly how TeeFury conducts it's business. Erasing people's opinions off of a public forum is not only unethical, it's pretty lame. If the people who post on here can't handle the truth, they shouldn't have their plagiarized art posted in a public forum.

jaysea420 said:

steveomac said: i havent read all of the comments posted but i wonder if anyone else has noticed the irony of this shirt that has an anti-corporate message being worn by the most corporate advertising symbols, two super white blue eyed anglos!! lol! not that i expected che guevara to be the t shirt model

apparently calling this statement racist is a 'excellent way to get banned' huh? you say be respectful or don't post at all but you don't delete stevomac's comment? why?

if i had offended someone of another (or even the same) race wouldn't you delete that comment? so why not now? why not do the easy thing and delete his comment?

Sirknifesalot said: If these differences aren't allowed then how is art ever going to exist without having everything be plagiarized?

Toucan Girl said: I could see how this being a coincedence is possible, but those cthulhu drawings are extremely similar and that leaves me scratching my head over all this.

Snowy said: Yeah, we live in a Republic, not a Democracy.

thickets said: Some say homage, some say ripoff. That Cthulhu is definitely an homage to my original of circa 1993. I've certainly given permission to use and modify some of my art for other uses, but inclusion of my name and contact info is always a part of that agreement.


-Toren

http://www.toren.net/thickets

MJ said:
Dial back the aggression, please. I don't believe steveomac's comment is racist, just a statement pointing out that those same companies that this shirt mocks would probably use similar-looking models to advertise for their products. Which, it seems to me, is a fair statement.

jaysea420 said: i would like to point out that most of those companies that are listed on the shirt operate globally and have global marketing plans that don't always include 'super white blue eyed anglos'

and the marketing campaigns that do take place in the U.S. for the most part encompass all races.

hezaa said: I would like it if both teefury.com and everyone else on this site realized "a lot" is two words.

sawbones84 said: message is too loud, dated.

Blazeldude said: This is getting heated, how about a joke?

Man walks into a bar.


Ouch.

Blazeldude said: This is getting heated, how about a joke?

how bout this joke hopefully it passes judgement and gets posted..

Whats the difference between erotic and kinky?? ..
Erotic's just a feather,
Kinky's the whole chicken :o

MJ said: I appreciate the intent Fuzzy, but once was enough :) Both artists are now aware of the situation and will hopefully discuss the matter privately.

Teacher said:

TheMadRabbi said: I apologize for my statements earlier, but not for the sentiment. I was out of line, but I felt that this was a blatant rip, and apparently "a lot" of folks agree with me.

MJ said: I appreciate the intent Fuzzy, but once was enough :) Both artists are now aware of the situation and will hopefully discuss the matter privately.

FuzzyLogic said: Where'd the sales per hour graph go?

Teacher said:

Teacher said:

TheMadRabbi said: I apologize for my statements earlier, but not for the sentiment. I was out of line, but I felt that this was a blatant rip, and apparently "a lot" of folks agree with me.

Oops I hit "Add Your Comment" before adding a comment.


Just because a lot of people agree with "anything" does not make it so. The Artist Man already explained himself. I believe it was an honest explanation. Not everyone lacks profesional integrety. The fact that you are so intent in proving your point perhaps says more about you than the artist.

ThirstyFly said: Any shirt design with a political statement is always interesting since it sparks debate. Did anyone hear Michael Moore last week on Howard? He was wonderful and brilliant. What an inspiration.

applesbananas said: Disney, Enron, McDonalds, Target, Coca Cola, Toys R US, AIG, CNN, Subway.


dang, that is intense.