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Made in the USA and the second coming of Smaug.

June 15, 2013 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

MADE IN THE U.S.A.: The only Kickstarter campaign I have ever contributed to was for Flint & Tinder. I was impressed with their vision, their level of communication throughout the launch process, and most of all, the quality of their product. I am a fan of their 100% made in America underwear. I have made several orders since my original delivery. The tragedy in Bangladesh may have a wee silver lining in that more and more consumers are looking for garments that are, like once upon a time, made here in the states. This, then, can only be considered good news. And it’s not just apparel.

MEANWHILE…in Bangladesh.

I’LL DRINK TO THAT: As is the case with most attention getting “studies” like this, a little perspective and a lot of skepticism is called for. Or, perhaps a hastily called happy hour?

THE DAPPERED TAPPER:

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INDENTURED SERVITUDE: Have you ever thought that having to work for free as an “intern” was a load of baloney? So does this guy. And he matters.

I STARTED A JOKE…and it led to tackle tightening. I wonder what George Clooney is thinking right about now? Because this right here? Aghast does not begin to describe how I feel about this. And while we’re down there…

SOYLENT GREEN IS NOT PEOPLE: For the life of me I cannot even imagine why someone would want to name their “food of the future” after a notorious product from a 70’s dystopian cult flick. But maybe I’m missing something?

OCHO OH NO: Really? Sigh. Meanwhile, all of you who want to see the Shannon Sharpe Styleometer return, raise your hands.

INCOMING!

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Tim Johnstone is Dappered’s music correspondent as well as our resident gatherer of all things interwebs related.

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Comments

  1. DConcepc says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    *raises hand*

  2. Perry_M says

    June 16, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Bring back The Nanigans! Bring back The Nanigans! ;D

    (Great job over here too though.)

  3. Mark Johnson says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    why do smart people drink more? Maybe so they can put up with the morons they’re surrounded with.

  4. Jeremy Brooks says

    June 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Couldn’t agree more about that Soylent stuff. And while we are on the subject, hasn’t that been done before? It’s basically Ensure with hipper marketing.

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