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This in turn limits their appeal, even to geeks and gamers. Jon and Kevin's goal for The Gravy Factory is to create a collection of apparel that has a broad universal appeal to the geek and gamer community. The current result of their work is a collection of shirts that do just that.</p> <p>Currently, The Gravy Factory features a collection of 32 shirts: 12 with geek designs, 12 with gamer designs, and 8 with miscellaneous designs. All the shirts come in sizes ranging from small to extra large and are made of 100% preshrunk cotton. With two geek exceptions, each are solid colored short sleeved T-shirts with their respective designs silk-screened on the front.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/gravy_factory/1.jpg"><img src="atruereview/gravy_factory/1th.jpg" title="Geek and Gamer Themed Apparel from The Gravy Factory" alt="Geek and Gamer Themed Apparel from The Gravy Factory" width="250" height="225" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The geek collection features designs ranging from puns and geek phrases to faux keyboard commands and geek infused graphics. For example, one particular design features a large mathematical "pi" symbol with "Team Geek" printed above it. Being one of the two exceptions mentioned above, this design is printed on the back of the shirt (instead of the front) to further support the jersey look. Another example is a design which features a raised hand grasping a computer mouse surrounded by "Geek Power" invoking thoughts of a revolution. This particular design is available on a long sleeve shirt in addition to the standard short sleeve.</p> <p align="center"> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="224" height="271"> <param name="movie" value="geek.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <embed src="geek.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="224" height="271"></embed></object> </p> <p>The gamer collection features designs ranging from amusing gamer taglines (some with graphics) to pseudo brand-name logos with a gamer twist. Some of the designs I found particularly amusing are "I work to support my gaming habit" and "Eat Sleep Game" arranged in a circle, a.k.a. circle of life.</p> <p align="center"> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="224" height="271"> <param name="movie" value="gamer.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <embed src="gamer.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="224" height="271"></embed></object> </p> <p>In addition to geek and gamer designs, The Gravy Factory also features some "other" designs, half of which are varying references to the company's name and symbol. One of my favorite designs out of the entire Gravy Factory collection is a shirt that reads "The only thing bigger than my ego is my talent." Though it is organized under 'Other Stuff', it easily appeals to both geeks and gamers.</p> <p align="center"> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="224" height="271"> <param name="movie" value="other.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <embed src="other.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="224" height="271"></embed></object> </p> <p>While the site offers no direct way to change the design or shirt color, alternative and custom color options are available upon request. The only penalty is a longer delivery time.</p> <p><strong>The Prices:</strong><br> <br> All the short sleeved shirts are currently priced at $20. The one long sleeved shirt is priced at $25.</p> <p><strong>The Conclusion:</strong><br> <br> Admittedly, these shirts are not for everyone. If you do not consider yourself to be a geek or gamer, these shirts may seem rather silly to you. But that is because they are not designed for you. For those that do consider themselves to be either a geek or a gamer (or both), The Gravy Factory is sure to tickle your fancy. Why? Because you deserve to wear shirts that flaunt your interest and because geeks and gamers are not dorks.</p> <p><a href="atruereview/gravy_factory/index.php"></a> <a href="gravy_factory/index.php">Previous (Introduction & Site Info)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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