To which I responded, "Hey, I contribute to charity. I contribute to GDP."
Since then I have referred to "going to work" as "I'm contributing to GDP" for I think it sounds better and it impresses chicks.
For example;
Girl - "What are you doing Wednesday night?"
Me - "I'M WORKING."
Girl - "Oh, that's too bad."
vs.
Girl - "What are you doing Wednesday night?"
Me - "Oh, I'd love to join you, but I'm contributing to GDP that night."
Girl - "Awwww! Wow, you're so kind and sweet and caring! Let's make out!"
Totally happens like that all the time.
In any case, I thought the phrase might make for a good shirt and was kicking around the idea of having the following just on a white t-shirt;
Of course I would charge enough to cover my expenses and include a profit, but I guarantee all of you that 100% of the proceeds would go to the US National Income Accounts and help me contribute to GDP. There's a shop nearby I think I can get them made for $7-8 a shot, with shipping, I don't know, around $15 a piece I'd surmise. Anybody interested?
Have you thought about saving yourself a *#$@load of work and just use CafePress? All you'd have to do is upload a nice-quality JPEG, and set your prices, and they take care of all the production and shipping for you. Plus you can get hats, coffee mugs, etc., for all our Christmas needs.
ReplyDeleteWhy not outsource to Cafe Press?
ReplyDeleteI'd happily improve the US current account balance, but the shipping costs (and customs) to Europe are probably too high, for it's only a shirt. And before I buy anything, I want proof that this really works with chicks.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... i reckon I'd be likely to get beaten up for such political dissent...
ReplyDeletehttp://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NzMyMzI2OTQ5NTQwOWUyZTU4NjcxZGU4NWY4YjNmMDk=
ReplyDeleteHell Yes!! Sign me up for 4.
ReplyDeletePut me down for one
ReplyDeleteI looked into Cafe Press and it costs roughly $20 per shirt. Which I think is a little price just for a shirt. I'll look into that supplier I have again, I'm sure I can probably get it cheaper. If not, then I'll set up an account at Cafe Press.
ReplyDelete"Support a worthy cause; contribute to GDP."
ReplyDeleteI'd go for that. The other one seems a little repetitive.
"Contribute to GDP. It's for the Children."
ReplyDeleteNot only do you contribute to the GDP, but you also contribute a large chunk of you salary (taxes) to the charitable organization called the US Government.
ReplyDelete"Not only do you contribute to the GDP, but you also contribute a large chunk of you salary (taxes) to the charitable organization called the US Government."
ReplyDeleteJust because they waste money on an unprecedented scale doesn't mean they're a charity. They actually have to match that waste with some good intent.
What? Are you insinuation that us woman don't know what GDP is? (I know this is years late but, I just saw your blog).
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