Blackwater on your back
September 28, 2007 10:01 AM Subscribe
Blackwater on your back Rob Walker asks how Blackwater could come up with such a sinister-sounding name. His answer? Cool merch.
This post was deleted for the following reason: A little "What's The Deal With 'Blackwater'" blog post and a link to a half-broken t-shirt shop? This really isn't great post material. -- cortex
It does have a better ring than Pinkjuice or Magentasoda.
posted by brain_drain at 10:09 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by brain_drain at 10:09 AM on September 28, 2007
At least with these shirts, I can have yet another simple and expedient way to receive evidence that someone as a useless asshole.
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim at 10:13 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim at 10:13 AM on September 28, 2007
Is it just me or is this not a very well put together post? Your second link is borked, and the first link is kind of lacking substantial content...
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:15 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:15 AM on September 28, 2007
Ah, third time is the charm. Second link works now.
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:16 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:16 AM on September 28, 2007
It was probably from a Doobie Brothers song, wasn't it?
"I would rather listen to Fran Drescher for eight hours than have to listen to Michael McDonald. Nothing against him, but if I hear 'Yah Mo B There' one more time, I'm going to 'yah mo burn' this place to the ground!"
posted by psmealey at 10:18 AM on September 28, 2007
"I would rather listen to Fran Drescher for eight hours than have to listen to Michael McDonald. Nothing against him, but if I hear 'Yah Mo B There' one more time, I'm going to 'yah mo burn' this place to the ground!"
posted by psmealey at 10:18 AM on September 28, 2007
Is it just me or is this not a very well put together post? Your second link is borked, and the first link is kind of lacking substantial content...
The fact that the first link autoscrolls you to an empty reply box, now that's class.
posted by phaedon at 10:19 AM on September 28, 2007
The fact that the first link autoscrolls you to an empty reply box, now that's class.
posted by phaedon at 10:19 AM on September 28, 2007
I... kinda like the polo too.
posted by Uther Bentrazor at 10:19 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by Uther Bentrazor at 10:19 AM on September 28, 2007
That pawprint logo might look better on each side of a high collar.
You know who else looked great in Hugo Boss?
posted by CynicalKnight at 10:24 AM on September 28, 2007
You know who else looked great in Hugo Boss?
posted by CynicalKnight at 10:24 AM on September 28, 2007
The bear paw with the crosshairs on it will forever be known as "The Douche Signal".
posted by Avenger at 10:24 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by Avenger at 10:24 AM on September 28, 2007
I mean the author of the blog (I guess that would be Rob Walker?) is just kind of navel-gazing about the name of Blackwater... and then at the end he half-heartedly concedes, rather anecdotally, that the name contributes to some cool looking merchandise.
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And?
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:25 AM on September 28, 2007
...
And?
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 10:25 AM on September 28, 2007
The real funny part is that when downrange, 'blackwater' also refers to night soil. Grey water is water from showers and sinks. Potable water is not refered to as white water.
At least with these shirts, I can have yet another simple and expedient way to receive evidence that someone as a useless asshole.
That's just silly. I mean, what's next, judging people based on their user name?
posted by Dagobert at 10:25 AM on September 28, 2007
At least with these shirts, I can have yet another simple and expedient way to receive evidence that someone as a useless asshole.
That's just silly. I mean, what's next, judging people based on their user name?
posted by Dagobert at 10:25 AM on September 28, 2007
I've always assumed 'blackwater' was a reference to an effect of the periodic recrudesence of the malaria parasite on those chronically infected: it makes piss black.
I read somewhere some time ago that blackwater was a point of pride among old Africa hands (aka mercenaries of the European empires-- plus former members of the Rhodesian and South African armies, of course).
posted by jamjam at 10:28 AM on September 28, 2007
I read somewhere some time ago that blackwater was a point of pride among old Africa hands (aka mercenaries of the European empires-- plus former members of the Rhodesian and South African armies, of course).
posted by jamjam at 10:28 AM on September 28, 2007
Actually psmealey, Black Water is pre-Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers, when Tom Johnston was the lead singer (pre-1976).
As for Blackwater, it could also be another name for oil.
posted by doctor_negative at 10:32 AM on September 28, 2007
As for Blackwater, it could also be another name for oil.
posted by doctor_negative at 10:32 AM on September 28, 2007
hahaha! Dagobert. What is that...like an Italian grizzly?
posted by horsewithnoname at 10:33 AM on September 28, 2007
posted by horsewithnoname at 10:33 AM on September 28, 2007
You know who else had cool merch?
posted by Flashman at 10:34 AM on September 28, 2007 [1 favorite]
posted by Flashman at 10:34 AM on September 28, 2007 [1 favorite]
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