All wet t-shirt contest

By Michelle Malkin  •  June 28, 2004 05:07 PM

No, it’s not what you think. First, take a look at this USA Today feature on Hollywood leftists who are marketing political t-shirts:

Celebrities are wearing T-shirts that make political statements or that urge young people to get out and vote. USA TODAY’s Karen Thomas looks at Hollywood’s election-year style:

Ashley Judd

The De-Lovely star is a fan of the Step Up Women’s Network (news – web sites) dedicated to strengthening resources for women. Judd appears in the August Marie Claire sporting a shirt by the group that asks, “Think fashion makes a statement?” on the front and “Try voting. 11.02.04″ on the back. $20 at A/X Armani Exchange stores.

Jack Black (news)

The School of Rock star has made his political leanings clear at several recent Hollywood events by wearing a custom-made T-shirt supporting Democratic candidate John Kerry (news – web sites). He ordered up two created by friend Audrey Roberts and wore one to the MTV Movie Awards on June 5. $20 at www.audmatic.com.

Russell Simmons

The Hip-Hop Team Vote folks teamed with Sex and the City (news – web sites) costumer Patricia Field for a sassy new Let’s Vote! tank top. Cynthia Nixon and Kelly Ripa both wear them. $24 at patriciafield.com…

Etc. I’m inviting readers to leave their suggested t-shirt slogans for their favorite stars. I’ll start:

ASHLEY JUDD: If my mom practiced what I preach, I wouldn’t be here. THREE CHEERS FOR FEMINISM!

Ok, you can do better than that. :)

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  1. #426
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:12 pm, Cam said:

    Kelly Ripa: Vapid Voter for Kerry!

  2. #427
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:19 pm, Jeff said:

    For the right-wing crowd:

    “Keep celebrities out of politics!*”

    *exceptions: Reagan, Heston and the Terminator.

  3. #428
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:32 pm, Ak said:

    Front of t-shirt: I barely squeaked out of high school, have never read a book all the way through, and play dress-up for a living…

    Back of t-shirt: But you should listen to my political opinions!

  4. #429
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:32 pm, Thomas said:

    Barbara Streisand: “Iraqi’s didn’t bring me flowers, I don’t think we should be giving them freedom”

  5. #430
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:35 pm, Laurence Simon said:

    Alec Baldwin: “I never left America like I said I would and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.”

  6. #431
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:50 pm, Frank J. said:

    Michael Moore

    “If you can read this, you’re within three miles of me.”

  7. #432
    On June 28th, 2004 at 5:50 pm, Scott B said:

    For Michael Moore – “End world hunger”

    For celebrities in general:

    “I’m a celebrity – trust me!”

    or

    “Critical thinking not required”

    or

    “I wear my politics on my sleeve and my brains in my pants.”

  8. #433
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:02 pm, Dman said:

    Tee shirt for any celebrity – Homer Simpson, is there anything he doesn’t know?

  9. #434
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:08 pm, J at TAotB said:

    For Michael Moore:
    Front – Bush LIED!!!!
    Back – But I tell the truth!
    Alt. Back – Trust me on this one.

    For the Left:
    Front – Political Tourette’s* is not a syndrome . . .
    Back – It’s a hobby!
    Alt. Back – It’s a skill!
    Both backs with a collage of “Bush LIED!!!!”, “No Blood for Oil”, “Halliburton!”, “Won’t somebody think of the children?!?”, etc.

    *http://www.theartoftheblog.com/the_art_of_the_blog/archives/001137.php

  10. #435
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:11 pm, Blackfive said:

    Martin Sheen – “It’s just a @#$%ing part!!!”

    Alec Baldwin – “Canada didn’t want me, either.”

    Sean Penn – “Saddam’s Best Friend”

  11. #436
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:16 pm, Beck said:

    Al Franken: Will insult Republicans for food.

  12. #437
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:16 pm, 51st State said:

    –”"For the right-wing crowd:

    –”Keep celebrities out of politics!*”

    –*exceptions: Reagan, Heston and the Terminator.”"

    Why is it that left-wing celebrities presume to tell people how to vote, while right-wing celebrities earn people’s votes?

  13. #438
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:24 pm, Peter said:

    Front of shirt: I pee on everything you stand for.
    Back of shirt: Spend lots of money on my movie.

  14. #439
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:25 pm, ambra said:

    Ozzy Osborne: Vote now before your brain falls apart. I’d vote too if I was coherent and sober.

  15. #440
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:38 pm, Dave in Texas said:

    (for Democrats from St. Louis)

    Vote early and vote often!

  16. #441
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:41 pm, N. O'Brain said:

    Paris Hilton’s t-shirt:

    “John Kerry: More positions than me”

  17. #442
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:47 pm, Parker said:

    Ted Kennedy:

    Front – Vote for Kerry,

    Back – or I’ll drive you home!

  18. #443
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:52 pm, Chrees said:

    My favorite candidate t-shirt spoof was from the ‘96 presidential election. It stole the logo from the Dole/Kemp and in place of the names had Roll/Hemp. Seen on Neil Young…

    As for current suggestions, I would like to see one for a particular party that says “Kill babies, not trees.” Many stars could wear that one.

  19. #444
    On June 28th, 2004 at 6:53 pm, Ann said:

    Barbara Striesand: “Shut up and sing what??”

  20. #445
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:03 pm, Marc said:

    Hollywood: Putting the red in red white and blue.

  21. #446
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:12 pm, JB said:

    To borrow a line from Dr. Frank:

    “We car [sic] about our world!”

  22. #447
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:36 pm, rightwingduck said:

    Sean Penn.
    Front:I don’t just play retarded.
    Back. I really am!

    (Arrow pointing up) I’m with stupid

    Susan Sarandon.
    Front:My breasts are real. My views are not.

    MIchael Moore. This billboard space for rent.

    Osama Bin Laden: Vote Kerry 2004

  23. #448
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:49 pm, cole said:

    Like She Said
    “It Does Take A Village” …
    to feed Michael Moore.

  24. #449
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:52 pm, JB said:

    Front: Anybody But Bush!
    Back: (Anything But a Brain)

  25. #450
    On June 28th, 2004 at 7:53 pm, Lou said:

    Michael Moore:
    “If you can read this,
    I haven’t started eating yet”

  26. #451
    On June 28th, 2004 at 8:16 pm, rightwingduck said:

    Front of shirt. John Kerry. FLIP
    Back of shirt. John Kerry FLOP

    Michael Moore. Where there’s food. There’s me.

    Michael Moore.

    Fooling
    All
    The
    Sorry
    Oafs

  27. #452
    On June 28th, 2004 at 8:30 pm, Kevlar said:

    Winona Ryder – Don’t let Bush steal another election!

  28. #453
    On June 28th, 2004 at 8:55 pm, rightwingduck said:

    Any celebrity:I’m not a smart person. I just play one on TV.

    Rosie O’ Donnell:
    I hate George.
    But I love bush.

  29. #454
    On June 28th, 2004 at 8:58 pm, Don Poole said:

    Barbra Streisand:
    Front: Take my picture…
    Back: And I’ll sue you, too!

  30. #455
    On June 28th, 2004 at 9:18 pm, DougM said:

    All celebrities:
    - I MISS COMMUNISM
    - EVERYTHING I SAY IS SCRIPTED
    - WHO DO I HAVE TO SCREW TO GET BLACKLISTED AROUND HERE?
    - DEFENSIVE MARRIAGE ACT
    - ACT SMART
    - I VOTE WITH MY TITS
    - VOTE FOR KERRY! CUT
    - MOORE-ON DOT ORG
    - DIPLOMAS? WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ DIPLOMAS!
    - CHENEY… LON CHENEY
    - PLAN 9-11 FROM OUTER SPACE
    - SEND BUSH DIRECT TO VIDEO
    - WHAT’S “FARENHEIT” MEAN?
    - RIEFENSTAHL, EISENSTEIN, MOORE
    etc.

  31. #456
    On June 28th, 2004 at 10:24 pm, Erik said:

    John Kerry …

    Front: I voted for it …

    Back: … before I voted against it.

  32. #457
    On June 28th, 2004 at 10:24 pm, Jane said:

    Al Gore: Half of America voted for me.
    Half got it wrong.

    Sean Penn: I’ve smelled Iraq
    and Madonna smells worse.

    Zarqawi: All your grandchildren will be Muslim.

    Lou Dobbs: Exporting America is a sinister, evil Bush plot.
    Isolationism rules!

  33. #458
    On June 28th, 2004 at 10:57 pm, Tom said:

    T-shirts for any left-wing celebrity:

    Front:
    Freedom Is Precious
    Back:
    Why Waste It on Iraqis?

    Front:
    Peace on Earth
    Back:
    At Any Price

    Front:
    Guns Kill
    Back:
    So Beware My Bodyguard

    Front:
    I Love GIs
    Back:
    If They’re Cute
    (suitable for either gender, in Hollywood)

    Front:
    Bush and Ashcroft Are Fascist Pigs
    Back:
    So Why Am I Still Walking Around Wearing This Stupid T-shirt?

  34. #459
    On June 28th, 2004 at 11:03 pm, Rae said:

    Madonna: (front) “W” don’t preach.
    (back) That’s for me.

    P.S. I love it when you “open up the phone lines” Michelle.

  35. #460
    On June 28th, 2004 at 11:18 pm, Museum Curator said:

    Actually, I just had a shirt made for the Museum of Left Wing Lunacy. I’ll be wearing this at the Hannity freedom concert. If you are there, and see this shirt, feel free to say hi :) The front has a pic of Ted Kennedy, Al Franken, Al Gore, and Michael Moore-on on the Front. Above them it says ” THE GANG’S ALL HERE!” At the bottom it says “THE MUSEUM OF LEFT WING LUNACY.COM” I’m betting it turns some heads. Take a look.. http://www.themuseumofleftwinglunacy.com/Lunacyshirt.htm

  36. #461
    On June 28th, 2004 at 11:30 pm, JB said:

    Michael Moore:

    [Front] Stop bothering me with facts
    [Back] I have too much on my plate

  37. #462
    On June 28th, 2004 at 11:46 pm, lawguy said:

    ASHLEY JUDD:
    Kill the unborn, Not terrorists!

  38. #463
    On June 29th, 2004 at 12:13 am, thedragonflies said:

    Michael Moore

    Front:
    I hate Bush, America, Capitalism, Optimism, Democracy, and Republicans

    Back:
    I hate you too

  39. #464
    On June 29th, 2004 at 12:50 am, KB said:

    Because of George W. Bush, I lost my job, my home, and my two sons were killed in an unjust war. Stop the madness. Vote Kerry.

    -Saddam Hussein

  40. #465
    On June 29th, 2004 at 1:14 am, Jeff G said:

    Richard Gere

    Front: “Free Tibet!”
    Back: “And while you’re at it, see what you can do about this gerbil…”

    (Like you, I have no idea what that means.)

  41. #466
    On June 29th, 2004 at 1:16 am, KB said:

    For John Kerry: “Don’t you know who I am?”

  42. #467
    On June 29th, 2004 at 1:19 am, JAWs said:

    For Michael Moore:

    Front: Goodyear
    Back: no slogan, just print the entire Oxford English Dictionary (trust me, it’ll fit!)

  43. #468
    On June 29th, 2004 at 1:41 am, Bob in Feenicks said:

    Michael Moore:

    Front:
    Need a reason why I think Amercans are idiots?

    Back:
    I’ll give you millions $$$

  44. #469
    On June 29th, 2004 at 2:02 am, J at TAotB said:

    rightwing duck gets my vote:

    John Kerry – Flip
    John Kerry – Flop

    Too great! Well done! =)

  45. #470
    On June 29th, 2004 at 4:20 am, Chadster said:

    Dixie Chicks (Three shirts):

    Not – wise – er

  46. #471
    On June 29th, 2004 at 5:04 am, Expertise said:

    For Tom Daschle:

    Front: Bush stole the election in Florida!!!!

    Back: while I was registering dead Indians.

    For Bill Clinton:

    Front: WhiteWater, Los Alamos, ChinaGate, Ruby Ridge, Rose Law Firm Billing Records, Waco, Buddhist Temple, Elian Gonzalez, Paula Jones, FBI lists..

    Back: And you thought I only lied about sex.

  47. #472
    On June 29th, 2004 at 7:30 am, DaveP. said:

    Front:
    Help support the Democratic Party!
    Back:
    …Because Rapists, Murderers, Thieves, and Traitors Need Love Too!

    Government of the Prople, by the Democrats, for the Democrats…Just the way he Founding Fathers intended!

    Front: Pictures of Governor Wallace, Sandy Bull, and CSA President Jackson
    Back: Vote Democrat…Like Us!

  48. #473
    On June 29th, 2004 at 7:49 am, JohnO said:

    Michael Moore:
    “I beat anorexia”

  49. #474
    On June 29th, 2004 at 8:26 am, Former Hostage said:

    “Teddy drank, MaryJo sank!”

  50. #475
    On June 29th, 2004 at 8:28 am, Former Hostage said:

    “My favorite Dictator killed tens of thousands of his own people before they were liberated and all I got was this stupid T-shirt!”

  51. #476
    On June 29th, 2004 at 9:47 am, Tall Pundit said:

    TOP TEN REASONS WHY HOLLYWOOD LOVES FIDEL

    1. Wore camo before camo was cool.

    2. Knows how to use a cigar, just like Clinton.

    3. Puts his political opponents in prison. Where they belong.

    4. No Rush Limbaughs in Cuba!

    5. Still believes in communism. But drives a Mercedes.

    6. Hates Bush almost as much as we do.

    7. Only one political party allowed. And it ain’t the Republican Party!

    8. Free medical care for everyone. Does that include plastic surgery?

    9. Sends AIDS patients to special “camps.” Free of charge!

    10. Keeps everyone in Cuba so thin. What’s his secret?

  52. #477
    On June 29th, 2004 at 9:53 am, AWG said:

    For any celeb…
    (front)We liberals believe in tolerance, that all opinions should be respected, and that everyone should think for themselves.

    (back)So vote Democrat, or you’re a stupid, heartless, bigoted, Nazi homophobe!!!

  53. #478
    On June 29th, 2004 at 10:02 am, Imperial Lamplighter: LC Jack Deth said:

    The Crux of the Democratic/Liberal Agenda:

    A quote from Marx! (Groucho. In ‘Duck Soup’)

    Front of T-Shirt:
    “If you the the country’s bad off now

    Back of T-Shirt:
    Just wait ’til I get through with it!”

  54. #479
    On June 29th, 2004 at 10:42 am, Jimbo said:

    Michael Moore:
    The French think Jerry Lewis and I are geniuses!

  55. #480
    On June 29th, 2004 at 10:49 am, Turkeyhead said:

    Front: Dissent is Patriotic
    Back: Unless it’s against Liberals

  56. #481
    On June 29th, 2004 at 11:13 am, McGehee said:

    Front: “Bush Is Hitler!”
    Back: “(Your public education tax dollars at work.)”

  57. #482
    On June 29th, 2004 at 11:14 am, Paleo said:

    Ted Kennedy’s shirt:

    A Blonde In Every Pond!

  58. #483
    On June 29th, 2004 at 11:20 am, rightwingduck said:

    Picture of Barbara Streisand and Michael Moore together.

    People. People who eat people.

    Michael Moore. My other shirt is a circus tent.

  59. #484
    On June 29th, 2004 at 11:22 am, Paleo said:

    John Kerry
    Front: I Was In Vietnam
    Back: So Was My Hair

  60. #485
    On June 29th, 2004 at 12:34 pm, Max said:

    I’m conservative. If you honestly believe that means I can’t also be an intellectual, you can bite my butt.

  61. #486
    On June 29th, 2004 at 12:44 pm, Jimbo said:

    Kerry Front:
    Did I tell you I served in ‘Nam?
    Kerry Back:
    For Four Whole Months!

  62. #487
    On June 29th, 2004 at 1:22 pm, mAss Backwards said:

    Here’s one for (fill in the blank with any well-endowed female leftist celeb):

    If These Were Clues

  63. #488
    On June 29th, 2004 at 2:58 pm, dvgulliver said:

    Andy Serkis (Gollum):

    Front: (smiling) I voted FOR the $87 Billion…

    Back: (scowling) …before I voted against it!

  64. #489
    On June 29th, 2004 at 3:05 pm, J at TAotB said:

    AWG offered a shirt about libs and tolerance . . . beautiful! Funny and on point.

    BTW – check out

    http://www.cafeshops.com/taotb

    for some fun Kerry Flip/Flop shirts!

  65. #490
    On June 29th, 2004 at 3:43 pm, Katherine said:

    A shirt to wear whilst in Michael Moore’s company:

    “And they say REPUBLICANS keep the Third World hungry?”

    Or one for Babs: “Vote Kerry…or else I’ll do 19 more ‘Farewell’ concerts.”

    PS- Michelle- You’re the best columnist out there- I’ve learned so much from you. Keep up the great work!

  66. #491
    On June 29th, 2004 at 4:54 pm, Noble Eagle said:

    T-shirt for Al Gore:

    Front:
    Voting for Bush would be unconscionable

    Back:
    That means very bad

  67. #492
    On June 29th, 2004 at 6:30 pm, Terminal Man said:

    alGore:
    Front: My lawyers went to Florida…
    Back: …and all I got was this crummy T-shirt!

  68. #493
    On June 29th, 2004 at 11:55 pm, Davey said:

    For any lefty in Hollywood:
    We celebrities always stand behind America…It’s easier to stab it in the back.

  69. #494
    On June 30th, 2004 at 12:02 am, John Bono said:

    Michael Moore–

    Front:
    The French people love me–

    Back–
    Because we both bathe once a month.

  70. #496
    On June 30th, 2004 at 8:56 am, Jimbo said:

    Dump Bush! Vote for Kerry November 3rd.

  71. #497
    On June 30th, 2004 at 11:07 am, McGehee said:

    <Note to self: check calendar before commenting on Jimbo’s t-shirt slogan>

  72. #498
    On June 30th, 2004 at 11:28 am, Jimbo said:

    Thanks, McGehee. I was hoping it wouldn’t be lost on everyone since I didn’t explain it. Probably should be more like:

    Front: Dump Bush! Vote for Kerry November 3rd.
    Back: Attention Republicans. Election day is November 2nd.

  73. #499
    On June 30th, 2004 at 3:22 pm, Gary Stoll said:

    Ted Kennedy:

    front: Iraq War cooked up in Texas!

    back: Take it from a family that knows a little something about back-room political corruption!

  74. #500
    On June 30th, 2004 at 5:54 pm, Arthur said:

    For Ted K.
    -
    front: Dude!
    (graphic of Teddie – XL shirts only)

    back: Where’s my car?
    (graphic of THAT car being pulled out of the drink – you know the one)
    —or—
    front: Ted drives
    back: Mary Jo dives

  75. #501
    On June 30th, 2004 at 11:37 pm, CHEEEEEEESE said:

    Front: “I’ll bet the Bush family doesn;t even speak French!”
    -Theresa Heinz Kerry

    back: Good for them!

  76. #502
    On July 1st, 2004 at 1:20 am, Stoobs said:

    Any generic celebrity’s shirt:

    “LISTEN TO ME BECAUSE I HAVE MORE MONEY THAN YOU DO AND CAN AFFORD TO HAVE YOU KILLED.”

    Sean Penn:

    “I went to the Middle East to use my social status to solve all of their problems and find out why my face boils water and kills owls…0 for 2…dammit…”

    Ashley Judd:

    “NOTE TO CONSERVATIVE MALES: Be guilt free! I am easily replaced in your sexual fantasies by Renee Zellweiger!”

    Charleton Heston:

    “Terrorists get a 10-second head start…I like a challenge.”

    Michael Moore:

    No.1
    “I AM THE MOST INTELLECTUALLY ENGAGING PERSON THAT I HAVE EVER MET!”
    No.2
    “I AM SO IRRITATING THAT JIM JONES TOLD ME HE RAN OUT OF KOOL-AID!”
    No.3
    “I NEED THE HEALING POWER OF JESUS TO RIGHT MY WRONGS AND GIVE ME INNER PEACE.”

  77. #503
    On July 1st, 2004 at 7:33 am, Timmer said:

    Any Celeb:

    Front: Michael Moore says it, I believe it, ’nuff said.

    Back: Elvis bought me this shirt.

  78. #504
    On July 1st, 2004 at 10:19 am, J. Fielek said:

    Simple black T-shirt –

    “Obey me for I am Famous”

  79. #505
    On July 1st, 2004 at 12:44 pm, less dumb than yesterday said:

    For John sKerry:

    Front: Bush is helping jobs move out of this country!

    Back: Picture of Heinz Ketchup plant in Mexico.

  80. #506
    On July 1st, 2004 at 12:49 pm, rross said:

    For hollywood types:

    I’m in touch with the common man!

    Back (my servants are common people)

    For Sean Penn:

    Beeng faimus meens not halfing to say ure sorrie!

  81. #507
    On July 5th, 2004 at 7:38 pm, Malkin is sad said:

    i have a bachlores degree in political science from the University of miami and i must say i owe alot of my initial interest in politics, philosphy and civil liberties research to 2pac shakur. In my eyes guys like 2pac are just what the inner city needs. He made it interesting to to investigate politcs, to study philisophers such as machiaveli and sun tzu.

    when i would hear pac talk about these people as a young teen i would look to see who he was talking about. Getting inner city youths to read political Philosophy is something unheard of. Keep in mind that i was a high school drop out who after spending most of my teen years in gangs changed for the better. “I came up the hard way” with a god damn GED i made it this far and im not done yet. i can whole hartedly say 2pac was very influential in my life.

    Yes he did praise violence but he was more than that. he spoke on Machiaveli, named his rap group after the enemies of the united states, spoke about the black panthers and political prisoners in his songs. All these things are part of our political culture and history yet ironically they are not given much attention in school text books, because they are what some would deem “too contraversial”. So for her to say that 2pac is garbage is absolute blashpemy!!!

    As far as Michele, she is a minority in this country yet she applauds the current republican party and their agenda. A party who over the course of the decades has come to symbolize and cater to the elite. Last time i checked China Town was a getto just like where the rest of us minorties live.. Im sure you all know the phrase “unlcle tom” or the words malcom x colorfully used, “house nigger”, Malkin clearly fits the bill.

    some people just never touch with their reality. her reality isnt the same as say george w. bush, yet she yearns to emulate the rich white men that run this country….. she desperatley needs to revaluate her self and her values..As far as her works, it’s funny that i have never heard of her in all my time as a student of literature and the arts. It seems to me she is using 2pacs name as a publictiy stunt. So basically shes like the Chino Xl of journalist, just diss an MC and hope for some sales.

    Ever wondered why their is such emphasis on a summer book list anyway???? Maybee the fact that huge cutbacks since Bush took office have lead many school districts to cut summer school. Its really easy to pick on a dead person. Why doesnt she go after Bush, the Miltary industry, and their war hawk lobbists for syphoning all our funds away from, heres a big one EDUCATION!!!!

    if i took anything as a whole away from 2pac and his message was to be your self, be proud of who you are and defend your culture with all of your soul.. Malkin, You dont have to pretend to be someone u arent in order to be sucsessfull. So go have fun on the O’riely Factor sucking up to yet another stupid rich white guy!!!

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