*You and Hong Kong split all the profits!
So you might have read earlier that surf/skate sneaker Vans pulled a leading shoe from the brand’s online competition Vans Custom Culture that alluded to the months-long protests in Hong Kong. I trust you are aware of the situation there and don’t need to stumble over the news here but China is currently acting egregiously toward historically brave Hong Kong citizens unwilling to bend the knee and give up all rights.
Vans, historically “rebellious,” issued a statement declaring:
“As a brand that is open to everyone, we have never taken a political position and therefore review designs to ensure they are in line with our company’s long-held values of respect and tolerance, as well as with our clearly communicated guidelines for this competition.”
Freedom ain’t free, as they say.
Anyhow, the stable genius Superworm came up with a brilliant idea in the Sacred Comments™ writing:
So Chas, contact the designer, and run the design on a BeachGrit Tshirt or deck grip. Take the win. Virtue signal, promote and profit in one hit.
Done.
And I’ll even contribute all the profit to Hong Kong protesters and the designer.
So, who are you? All we got is “Canadian-based designer Naomiso”.
Where are you?
Email [email protected]
Splitter!
Judean People’s Front
‘Stable genius’ and ‘brilliant idea’ are the John John and Gabby of nice things anyone has said about me
I think it was meant more in a “he rooted a donkey in the barn” sort of sense.
Either way, it’s a compliment.
I see you’re a ‘cloud half covering a rainbow’ kind of guy
Hey Chas, since the subject of tees and a political message came up (which I like ) and you guys have some tees–you guys got me thinking, How about a BG tee with a ‘message’.
How about a BG tee with a wave ‘on the back’ and below lt a message like,–“Dirk don’t surf”–or– “WSL–go home”, or– “Wsl resistance team”–, the options are endless……a small BG logo on the front, everything kinda low key………….
Or a “Wsl Resistance Team” coffee mug? I’ll take two……..
Don’t be so hard on yoself.
They’ll be reincarnated anyway.
Probly come back as kiwis.
Marcel Marceau. Walking against the wind? Fucken classic
https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
Remember that France contest? Ha. Takes me back.
Surely the designer can be sought out on twitter? Let the hunt begin!
https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
Grumpy locals donning protective apparel against toxic positivity.
“In ancient Grumpylocalland, the yellow is symbolic for dignity, hi-vis clothing, and piss.”
i want a winnie the pooh/xi beach grit mug
https://www.news18.com/news…
It’s for sure either Karl von fanningstadt or throwing discuss
Edit. Oops just read Otto true detective work
Bit complicated
Why not just
FUK CHINA
♥️BEACH GRIT
i’m with you.
FUK OFF YELLOW CUNTS?
They’re out of Canada. Name is Naomiso.
Is there a website? Contact?
Not that I could find. But a Facebook/IG search may prove fruitful.
On the case! Amazing what a BG post then simple google can yield. Thanks for being my common sense.
This shit wore me out. I need a drink.
You deserve 4!
What’s funny is that the design was submitted prior to the beginning of the current Hong Kong protests. And was in fact paying homage to the pro-democracy protests in 2014.
Is Vans controlled opposition??!!
What do you think of their decision to depict the Chinese as yellow?
In traditional Chinese color symbolism, yellow is an imperial color representing power, royalty and prosperity. Pretty good choice I’d say.
For a second I thought they were Goggins beanies…than realised they were hard hats
i want a goggins beanie
on the shoe? https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
When are they going to get some more?
I don’t know. Thought they’re Canada Dry all the time.