The merits of WoW clothing
by Alex Ziebart 
May 3rd 2008 at 11:00AM
Friendly ribbing demanded at least a few accusations of rampant nerdery because of said shirts(most of them coming from the girl wearing a Super Mario shirt, nice try). It made me start to wonder, is wearing WoW swag really that nerdy? Is it a bad thing? I don't think so, personally. To me, it's pretty much the same as wearing a t-shirt of your favorite band. Of course, there are people that think band shirts are corny, so who knows? It's just a little sign that you're a fan, and it certainly helps that my WoW shirt is incredibly comfortable.
What about you guys? Do you own WoW gear? If you don't, do you think it's silly? Do you feel the same about band shirts and things like that, or just WoW?
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Asteer May 3rd 2008 11:09AM
haha, Ill admit its pretty nerdy, but nerdy is coming in to popularity with said Nerdcore rap gaining momentum. I wear my Horde shirt every raid. I where my "i survived barrens chat." when i go out and im always surprised when someone actually recognizes it.
ps. those damn jinx shirts ARE damn comfortable.
Milkingit May 3rd 2008 11:15AM
Im at work right now, wearing my for the Horde hoodie!
Alchemistmerlin May 3rd 2008 11:15AM
My entire "casual" wardrobe consists of comic book and video game t-shirts, cargo pants, and a Dropkick Murphys hoodie that has seen too much mileage. I see no problem with being nerdy on my off-time since I am, in fact, a nerd/geek etc.
The labels are only bad if you LET them be bad.
Frank May 3rd 2008 11:19AM
i'm surprised you didn't mention that jinx was having a WoW shirt sale -- $5 each! there's only 4 designs to choose from, but $5 is an awesome deal!
B.D. Martinez May 4th 2008 12:17AM
Hehe if you want super nerdy I have a tattoo of a torn red flag with the horde insignia that has "Horde Forever" below it on my shoulder.
badjoke May 4th 2008 2:50PM
I'm sure you'll still enjoy that in 50 years and remember that videogame you stopped playing at some time.
ZUR13L May 3rd 2008 11:35AM
Millions of people see no problem with plastering themselves, their cars, and even their houses with sports iconography; I see no problem with wearing a t-shirt for a game that I actually *play*, not just watch.
~_^
Furinur May 3rd 2008 3:01PM
I hit the $5 deal for me and all my Wow friends... SCORE :D
innajunglestylee May 3rd 2008 11:41AM
The other day I was walking in Brooklyn, NY and I saw a tough-looking Chicano wearing a shirt with a Horde Crest on it and a biker jacket with a patch of the shaman icon over it. He didn't look nerdy at all. It's all in how you wear it.
Zach May 3rd 2008 12:37PM
Nerd and proud of it.
Vakzar May 3rd 2008 12:38PM
@5 Heck Yes, I feel the same way. Most of the people that are going to judge and label you as nerdy for your choice of past time, are into sports or their main past time is watching tv. At least with wow youre engaging your mind(some parts are mindless but overall more active than watching something) I bite my thumb at them all. I went to go see some friends in maine that happen to be guildmates too, and we just happened to be wearing a Barrens chat and bloodsail buccaneers shirt- it wasnt the first time or the last.
faithplusone May 3rd 2008 12:44PM
What are these terms being thrown around? Nerdy? Labels? Nerdcore?(lol) WoW Paraphenalia is great. Every raid the furniture(friends that never leave) and I get decked to the max with wowtastic gear. It seems to set the mood.
BTW
" i'm surprised you didn't mention that jinx was having a WoW shirt sale -- $5 each! there's only 4 designs to choose from, but $5 is an awesome deal!"
Tnx
-BigBadaBoom
C.A. May 3rd 2008 12:59PM
You rock! Thanks for the Heads up, I got a Horde shirt on the way!
brucethebest May 3rd 2008 12:45PM
I'm wearing the Alliance t-shirt as I type this :P It's very comfortable.
Mabon May 3rd 2008 12:46PM
I have several, and it embarrasses my teenage daughter no end when a teen boy comments on them. (Yes, I'm a Mom Gamer) Comments such as "Cool shirt" aren't bad (in her eyes), but when they go on to ask me what realm, class or spec I am, she is mortified! As for myself, I'm always happy to swap WoW stories, so I love to wear my shirts!
C.A. May 3rd 2008 12:47PM
I met a super hot chick who plays and is on my server (!) because of my Camp T tshirt.
Culhag May 3rd 2008 12:59PM
Screen or it didn't happen !
Bootsanator May 5th 2008 12:16PM
rofl@screenshot
Silverrealm May 5th 2008 2:18PM
ppffft rofl... screenie!!!
Jim H. Moreno May 3rd 2008 1:08PM
Spending more than a few years in the Army, I can't go outside without a cover (headgear, beret, hat). I have one of the quest turn in hats with the question mark from Jinx that I wear very often. I'm hoping some deliciously hot babe will walk up to me and want to complete her quest with me. :P
Bah, who am I kidding, right?