THE MASSACHUSEttS DAILY COLLEGIAN TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011ARTS“Good luck exploring& the infinite abyss.”L - AndrewIVING Laregman, “Garden State” [email protected] WWJW: What would Jesus wear? S. P. SULLIVAN/COLLEGIAN The Collegian’s own Andrew Sheridan models the “I love Jesus” boxer briefs from New York Designer Jason Sutherland, founder of the company “Piss & Vinegar.” Their line of “I Love...” underwear also includes “Buddah,” “Girls ” and “Boys,” with a style to suit any wearer. The iconic undies are all about humor and self expression. BY ANDREW SHERIDAN thing you can to find the energy needed to be some- Upon arriving at my church, I was informed that Undeterred, I continued my trek and headed to COLLEGIAN STAFF thing and more,” said Sutherland in a recent interview. the children’s message I had been roped into partici- Chinatown to meet up with a girl who staunchly Sutherland is a pioneer in the industry, doing to boxers pating in had been called off. Someone lost the script, claimed that her middle name was, in fact, “danger.” (Editor’s note: This story was originally published and briefs what Hot Topic has done for t-shirts. so I didn’t have to do a thing. I chalked that up to a My omnipotent shorts must have known my inten- on January 17, 2010.) While he does see the humor in his over-the-top win for the man with God in his pants, and sat back tions with this young lady were impious, because These days, symbols of faith seem to be in high fash- designs, Sutherland uses iconic figures for a pur- and listened to the day’s sermon. my luck stayed bad. Lunch was a series of lousy ion. From religious pendants and “What Would Jesus pose and wants his customers to be able to express From there, the day went well, rounded out with a dishes and hot oil burns, but I wasn’t about to lose Do?” bracelets, to crucifix tattoos and Buddhist symbols, themselves genuinely. visit to my grandmother’s house and other chores of faith just yet. style is very important for those who believe. But while Right away, I was intrigued by the idea of a family man. I wasn’t sure if I felt good because of Just as I was getting the feeling that God’s judg- just about anyone can sport a Star of David around their expressing myself through religious underwear. my lucky charm or because I was playing Mr. Nice ment had me by the balls, my underpants gambit final- neck, not every man has the cojones to rock their faith I couldn’t help but wonder, would it serve as a Guy, but seeing the tortured face of Jesus every time ly paid dividends. Back at “Ms. Danger’s” apartment where it really counts – in their pants. reminder, sort of a “WWJD” meets Fruit of the I unzipped was certainly startling. The Bethlehem I was finally able to see the light: The briefs’ most “I Love Jesus” boxer briefs are the latest incar- Loom, or would it simply keep my equipment briefs had been supportive so far, but the test was far important feature is that they’re hilarious. I wouldn’t nation of fashion’s holiest trend. The briefs were warm? I decided to do an experiment: I would wear from over. usually be happy if a woman laughed when I took off created by New York designer Jason Sutherland, the the Jesus briefs twice, with one day spent as piously The next day, with underpants freshly folded, I my pants, but in this case I made an exception. The founder of the underwear company Piss & Vinegar. as possible, and the other spent being evil. What suited up and headed out first thing in the morning holy yet comical shorts ended up on the floor for a In their company tagline, Piss & Vinegar asks, “Do would having the Lamb of God strapped to my groin for a full day of shameless debauchery. First thing on you think you have enough?” For the consummate do to my luck, and to my conscience? I aimed to the agenda was to get some liquor in me, so I headed good long while. consumer of religious iconography, the answer is find out. into town with a couple of friends to hit up a bar. My By the time I got home, the verdict was in: Jesus a resounding “no.” Piss & Vinegar’s newest line is The first morning of the experiment was a Sunday, luck was sour right off the bat, as the bar we picked wanted me to be good. Sporting an image of the Son called “I Love…” and for the first time, it allows men and I put on the sacred shorts right under my Sunday gouged me on mediocre beer and put a serious dent in of God while trying to get laid falls into the category to really show where their loyalties lie. While the “I best. The first thing that struck me was that they were, my deviance budget. of desecration of the Host, and I seem to have paid for Love Girls” and “I Love Boys” shorts make a state- in fact, quite nice briefs. I have always been a box- Next, I hopped on the subway in Boston, trying my transgression. However, there is something to be ment that should be apparent by the time the pants ers man, and the tighty-whities got me a bit closer to cheat the system by using an illegally acquired said for making a statement, expressing how you feel come off, Sutherland anchors the line with the “Jesus” to the Host than I would have liked, but the material discount T pass. Once again I was foiled, as a pair no matter who sees it. And to those who are offended, and “Buddha” models, intended for those who want to – 95 percent Pima cotton – was very high caliber. of undercover Massachusetts Bay Transportation remember: God gave us the free will to choose. Don’t hide their shame but not their religious beliefs. Emblazoned brightly with “I heart Jesus,” the flam- Authority officers grabbed me on my way in and cited get your undies in a bundle. “Piss & Vinegar is about living from the heart, ing Sacred Heart replaced the standard Western love me for fare evasion. Did the underpants know? Were Andrew Sheridan can be reached at asher1@stu- making sure you personally push yourself to do every- emblem and made quite a bold fashion statement. they working against me somehow? dent.umass.edu. Pokemon is back in ‘Black’ ‘ Pokemon White’ gets it right BY NICK O’MALLEY features that round out the game, I had my eye on the trash bag, BY ANDREW SHERIDAN up with an insulting, vulgar ers, chandeliers, kami spirits and COLLEGIAN STAFF here we’re going to look at the key candle, ice cream, dark hydra COLLEGIAN STAFF name for yet another rival, I even ice cream cones. changes that make B/W different and giant construction worker got a visit from the hometown There is of course the occa- (Editor’s note: This story was orig- from the rest of the franchise. Pokémon. The candle and con- (Editor’s note: This story was professor, there to present me sional throwaway, such as use- inally published on March 31, 2011.) A NEW, UNIQUE 150 struction worker ones have originally published on March with my first Pokémon. No, they less rodent Pokémon in the fields Under all of its layers of Pikachu Every new generation of panned out wonderfully. 31, 2011.) haven’t come up with a better and rock Pokemon haunting the mascots, card games and television “Pokémon” games has flaunted a TMS ARE REUSABLE As someone who has followed Pokémon delivery system, but caves, but as a whole the level of shows of a boy that hasn’t aged at new set of new Pokémon to draw A major change in item uses the Pokemon series with a nerdy hey, this time it’s a woman! It’s inventiveness is high. all in 14 years, the Pokemon fran- in new players. However, what a lot comes in the form of technical loyalty over the span of its life, always good to have more active As for the version-specific chise has consistently remained a of the games boil down to is ending machines (TMs) which can now be I have been concerned for some female characters, and this one features, the main selling point well-designed, finely-balanced role- up with a lot of familiar Pokémon in used as many times as you want, time that the franchise has been has daddy issues, making things for White Version is the White playing game. your party that you know are good like hidden machines (HMs). This resting on its laurels. It is always even more interesting. Forest, a heavily wooded area With the advent of Wi-Fi multi- and roll through the games with ends the days of hoarding TMs you a gamble to tamper with a win- Once the plot elements have accessible only after defeating player battles, the franchise has now the same Alakazam and Gyarados get early on to save for Pokémon ning formula, but after 13 years fallen into place, it’s time to the Pokémon league. Black has produced one of the best and most you’ve been using since you were you’ll get later. and 16 handheld games, their get down to the real meat of the Black City, a comparable area popular metagames in the market.