Fan Apparel

Mitch McConnell Is Selling Cocaine-Themed T-shirts
May 9, 2019 at 1:30 pm

Who do you think is the least likely person to incorporate cocaine into their own personal brand image? If you answered Pope Francis, you're probably right. But we're talking about Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is a close second in terms of probably not being a drug kingpin. But those who pay attention to politics might…

The Dodgers Broke an MLB Record for Promos, But It's Not Free of Controversy
May 8, 2019 at 11:34 am

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke a Major League Baseball record for most tickets sold to a special event game, all thanks to the promotional item scheduled for the event. The team is hosting Mexican Heritage Night tonight when they finish their series against the Atlanta Braves, and the special ticket comes with a voucher for…

Gameboy's 30th Anniversary Spurs Merchandise Sales
April 23, 2019 at 1:07 pm

Kids these days are spoiled by video games that look like real life. They're so used to astonishing graphics that video games are even making retro-style games as a novelty. Isn't that fun? Those of us who can remember the days of accepting that a few grayish blobs are a man, a monster, a dirt…

Holy Cow There Is So Much Game of Thrones Tie-In Merch
April 18, 2019 at 12:31 pm

Its knack for gripping storytelling and cast of “roughly 12 zillion characters,” as Vox wrote, have made “Game of Thrones” a can’t-miss component of contemporary pop culture. The public’s fascination with the show, which secured 17.4 million viewers for Sunday’s season eight opener, has bred considerable branding opportunities, and it seems that the amount of…

Minor League Team's Promo Schedule Is Peak Millennial Appeal
April 5, 2019 at 11:33 am

We don't want to get all "Only '90s kids will remember" on you, but younger people who grew up during a specific time will likely remember a computer game called "Backyard Baseball." For those who don't know, it was a game sports game for kids where you created a team of neighborhood kids, all with…

Tesla's 'Merch Madness' Event Proves Even Employees Really Want Tesla Merchandise
March 25, 2019 at 1:39 pm

Elon Musk has not only revolutionized the way we look at cars. Through his various companies, he's done a lot of work to change the way we look at just about everything: space travel, train systems and, yes, promotional items. Musk's business ventures have brought us promotional "totally not flamethrowers," surfboards and more, and usually…

Jordan Peterson's Lobster Apparel Has Questionable Undertones
March 21, 2019 at 12:34 pm

Jordan Peterson, the controversial University of Toronto professor and author, has become a public figure beyond his academic background thanks to his YouTube following. His videos touch on topics like political correctness in academia, mandated monogamy, and how never eating vegetables is somehow good for you. He’s been a pariah of sorts in the academic…

Beto O'Rourke Launches Presidential Campaign Merch Store
March 15, 2019 at 2:39 pm

Texas U.S. Representative and former punk rocker Beto O'Rourke has officially declared that he is running for president in 2020. And you know what that means: He's adding to our growing amount of 2020 campaign merchandise, which seems especially robust this election cycle due to the large number of Democratic nominees swearing off big money…

Gordon Ramsay’s 'Idiot Sandwich' Skit to Get Its Own Promotional Earmuffs
March 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm

Ever since “Hell’s Kitchen” began to tear up the ratings in the early part of this decade, we have considered ourselves fans of its irascible host, the immortal Gordon Ramsay. Our admiration for his often less-than-cordial manner hit its peak in 2015, through a skit on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in which…