Fashion Funhouse Emporium

I kept hearing people say "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is the funniest show ever. I wanted to check it out, but really, someone as lazy as me should really not be adding another must watch show to the mile long list that already exists. Alas, too much coffee + late night + channel surfing = Another hilarious show.

The first episode I caught, I was utterly confused as to who these people were and how they even knew each other. And this is what I saw:

(Uh, viewer discression is advised? Possibly NSFW...)

It was bizarre, weird, and I kept singing the Troll Toll song for weeks-- and yet I had to watch again. I  imagine this is people's impression of myself when we first meet.  I mean, bizarre and weird, not a as a pimping troll.

What's all this have to do with fashion? Well, if you've ever noticed the Paddy's crew wearing off-beat t-shirts and wonder where they got them, here's where:

When the group of design-minded friends started cranking out their first few designs for the company Sub_Urban Riot, their friends Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day were doing a little tv show. Sub_Urban Riot lent the cast members some duds, then decided that, according to their site, " it way more fun to actually design tees FOR their characters. So, that’s how it started. And, it explains why we have tees on our website with such a big range in themes; from Windmills, to ridiculous rearing Stallions."

The crackpot team of designers use sustainable materials, not because its hip to act like you care, but rather "so your kids aren’t born with three arms and a tail."

Tees for the guys: Sub_Urban Riot, photos courtesy of Sub_Urban Riot

Tees for women, Sub_Urban Riot

And even kids. Sub_Urban Riot

Remember when you were in junior high and you made mix tapes, hoping to create a musical compilation that defined you?  You thought the girl of your dreams would listen, drop to her knees and say "hes so multi-dimensional! I must have him!"  You added "Sex Machine" to drop that subtle hint.  It may be inappropriate to come right out on a first date and say "I do it all night, like a piece of machinery,"  but making a tape with such is subject to interpretation if she finds it too forward. While you were at it, you threw in a tune to showcase your sensitive side. You know what were talking about--  Bryan Adams "Everything I do, I do it for you."

Here's a better idea now that you're not a pimply faced pre-pubescent teen anymore. Why not show up looking hot in a pair of jeans, button down shirt and one of these skinny ties made from the very same cassette tapes you tried to get girls (or guys) with when you were in junior high.

Conceptual artist Alyce Santoro created these ties using her Sonic Fabric, made from the archaic form of  your teen musical identity, cassettes.

And if your date is failing miserably, the tie is actually audible if you rub a tape head on it. Distraction may be your only option.

Limited Edition Ties Available at Supermarket, . Photo: Supermarket