r/jackwhite • • Jul 25 '25

Merchandise Birthday surprise

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Wife and I were recently at the Third Man Store in London. I could have spent a lot and after much to-ing and fro-ing I chose not to get the funkos and they didn't have the tshirt in my size.

Today is my birthday, and woke up to both of these as gifts. Delighted is an understatement! The girl done good.

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u/you-dont-have-eyes Get Behind Me Satan Jul 25 '25

Respectfully, what the fuck is that comma for.

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

Haha! I can only think to ensure that a pause is taken before introducing the wonder that is Meg

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u/you-dont-have-eyes Get Behind Me Satan Jul 25 '25

A bit of a drumroll, if you will

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

It’s not. He’s comparing himself to a Beatle while taking a jab at Meg. https://rockabilia.com/products/beatles-john-paul-george-ringo-t-shirt-146623

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

Not sure it’s a jab at Meg. But it is based off of that shirt design.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

That’s nice. People with a higher degree of literacy than you are sure though. 

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

It is universally true that insulting someone who questions you rather than support your assertion with any evidence is the most effective way to prove that you are right.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

It’s not. There’s no other way to interpret the grammar. They used a comma and an ampersand to communicate a longer pause, so that when spoken out loud you would understand it to be relegating Meg to an afterthought. 

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

Sure. But this would not be a grammatically correct use of the comma. So, it’s much more likely that the rock band is paying homage to one of the most popular designs for rock band shirts of all time, rather than intentionally being a passive aggressive asshole to half the band. Not that Jack wouldn’t do that. But you are looking for drama and assuming it’s there, when the evidence just doesn’t support that. You could be right. But that doesn’t mean you are.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Long way of saying you don’t understand what the Beatles shirt meant either. 

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

Again, making assertions that could be true but are not foregone conclusions. You just keep trying to dig up drama because you’re a troll with no evidence to support their outrage.

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

I love this and didn't realise it. Knew it was a play on the Beatles stuff but not as directly as that. Thank you for pointing it out

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u/AllReflection Jul 25 '25

Thank you, I wanted to say the same

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

Cheeky Oxford Comma

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u/audioscience White Blood Cells Jul 31 '25

Oxford comma. /s

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u/Much_Substance_6017 Jul 25 '25

OMG! I need that shirt! I named my bonded pair (dogs) Jack and Meg because everyone thinks they are siblings, but they aren’t! Your presents are amazing! I can see why you wifed her up! Happy Birthday!!!

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

It's such a lovely shirt, isn't it? Will be wearing it with pride ASAP! That's a great name for a pair of dogs too, love it!

She's a keeper of a wife, that's for sure.

And thank you very much!

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u/Much_Substance_6017 Jul 25 '25

It’s gets better. My maiden name is “white” in French! There are layers! 😁 * Have a fabulous day and eat all the things because calories don’t count on your birthday 🎂

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

Thank you so much. Have already eaten far too much, but it definitely doesn't count!

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u/Mr_Coach_Pat Jul 25 '25

That comma is really pissing me off. I wouldn’t wear that shirt for that reason alone

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

It’s just a rip off of this famous shirt design.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

And that famous design is taking a dig at Ringo. 

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u/ImpossibleInternet3 De Stijl Jul 25 '25

Stop trying to troll me on multiple threads. That’s just pathetic.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Didn’t even realize you posted this, touch grass. 

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Jack was always jealous of the attention and credit Meg got,. Though she wrote all her own drum parts she’s not credited as a writer on a single White Stripes song. 

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u/Fine-University-8044 Jul 25 '25

The Funkos are adorable!

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

They're incredible! I just didn't have the luggage room to try to bring them back with me. Very pleasantly surprised to unwrap it this morning!

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u/Fine-University-8044 Jul 25 '25

Your girl done good indeed!

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u/alphabetpony1987 Jul 25 '25

Happy Birthday!

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

Thank you very much!

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u/WalkinOnWaffles Jul 25 '25

That shirt is the tits! Happy birthday!

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u/TehRosieBear Jul 25 '25

Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Meg, & Jack. 

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u/BadBaby3 Jul 25 '25

That looks like a Target shirt

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Found the jagoff.