Probably the only saving grace I have when Dana discovers I’ve once again dressed our daughter in unwashed, grimy thrift store finds that look as if they’ve actually been around since Bo and Luke Duke were running moonshine across Hazzard County is the fact that they cost 50 cents.
Take this half sweatshirt, for instance. I practically screamed with joy when I found it on the racks.
Dana wasn’t nearly as pleased, until I told her that the guy who played Boss Hogg spoke five languages, got degrees from Yale and Colombia and served as a spy in the Korean War.
“This shirt is educational is what it is,” I gushed, “A real role model.”
Dana paused for a moment, eyeballing the person she agreed to live the rest of her life with.
“Who’s Boss Hogg?”
And I have to remember that she wasn’t allowed to watch much TV and has never even seen an episode of the Brady Bunch, despite the fact that she made these pants. Tell me these don’t look like something Jan would wear. This is probably the best thing I will ever dress our daughter in. Well, maybe.
Just think how happy she’ll be when she actually gets to watch the show.
On a completely unrelated note, I had an essay on KQED Radio this morning about finding happiness through the use of as-seen-on TV products. Enjoy.
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Its cute that you think its a half sweatshirt…when we all can all clearly see that it is just far too small —just like that poor little christmas dress you squeezed her into again…
I love your blog!
Hahaha - what an outfit!
One person’s too small is another’s crop top … OK, OK, yes, it’s probably a tad small. But I wasn’t going to pass it up.
LOVE the sweatshirt. She’s clearly the coolest. I’m teaching my nephew to shout “DUKES” at the top of his lungs every time he does a move that shows questionable judgement on his bike.
Also love that at the end of the KQED essay that the underwriter represents plaintiffs in cases of defective products. Timely!
Dukes. Awesome. And I never caught that radio announcement — timely indeed!
Dude. That is fabulous.
If you find one with Shaun Cassidy on it, that would be magical.
A new mission in life …
This is too funny Mike. Love it!
Who’s Boss Hogg?! Wow! You must really, really love her! And hey, the sleeves fit, so clearly it’s a cropped sweatshirt.
dig the radio essay, too. Nice!
They do fit, huh? I’m going with crop top — just what every 3 year old needs. And thanks! That was a fun one to record.
You are awesome. This just gives me more things to look forward to as a father…
Super cute!
I don’t think it looks too small, the sleeves are a perfect length for her. Another vote for cropped!
I agree. It fits! Super cute. But maybe wash next time.
Love it!
Not sure about the stripes but ok. It does kind of compliment the “retro” part. She should try to look happier next time, though…
Love the shirt but I have to say Dana’s pants are even better!
I can hear the theme song right now. Now you need to find her a Fall Guy shirt.
Oh man, if I ever get my hands on one of those — I’d fall from a tall building or wreck a brand new car.
Oh, and Sam, you’re off the team. And sweetlu, yes, I need to add more sugar to her diet. Clearly she’s too grumpy. Next time, promise.
The Fall Guy — yes!
That little chickie of yours is adorable!! And I would scream with joy too if I found that sweatshirt!!
Lucky you….
Lucky me indeed. (Plus, I found a place on Valencia street that does cheap silk screening of basically anything — I’m almost positive you’ll be seeing a Fall Guy shirt soon ….)
Oh, and apologies to people who have been trying to comment. I’ve been finding a bunch in the spam queue for some reason and just deleted some when I meant to approve them. Sorry! I’ll keep a better eye on the spam queue (I just like typing that word — queue — ) in the future so they don’t get lost in the … queue.
This cuteness? Is Hazzardous! (Couldn’t resist.)
very cool threads! I would love to get that - would love some boss hogg and roscoe p coltrane to match.
Best. Shirt. Ever. I kind of want one for myself.
And I shed a tear for anyone who has never seen the show.
Yes, Dana was definitely deprived. It’s hard to bring out a brady bunch or dukes reference and watch her stare blankly into space.
Now you’ve got that song in my head all day, but it was worth it. what a find. and I vote for it fits.
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