It’s been credited to guy named Jasper Meeks for ushering in a culture of T-shirts. Meeks was a printer in Coshocton, Ohio, is considered by many to be the originator of the industry when he convinced a local shoe store to supply book bags imprinted with the store name to local schools.

Nowadays it’s de rigueur to have personalized T-shirt to make a geeky statement. There are several websites which provide cheap and cool looking schwags. Check out these sites – ThinkGeek, Jinx, SplitReason, 80′s Tees, Cult Classic T’ and make sure you are not caught without your favorite message.

Ever caught yourself blinking because you just don’t get that new acronym. Don’t embarrass yourself and do a favor by catching on the essential geek-speak. Here is a quick primer thanks to Jake Kuramoto –

Well if you survived your Monday then step back, relax and feel fantastic:

I am sure you will love this picture:

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