$100,000 for a Toyota RAV4 with a bunch of shitty stickers all over it? Can I get a guarantee that the accelerator will stick and I can crash it into a wall?
And I thought my going to a school for Criminal Justice was going to help me fight crime seriously. Silly me, what I really need is a $100,000 car.
But I want Helen’s shite mobile. I prefer Batman (Yes, I am a nerd.), but I want an excuse to scream “MY SPIDEY SENSE IS TINGLING GOD DAMN IT!” in the middle of traffic.
can I just take a dump on the hood of my car and call it the Shitmobile and sell it for $100,000? I’ve tried slipping on pee at Walmart, but those assholes are on to me and I need the money.
Way to get the freakin’ composer’s name right. HANS Zimmer. It isn’t like he has composed music for a bajillion films or anything. You are right, ChrisGoresLovespray, you are the true artist here worth acknowledging. Batmobile my ass.
“While the accident was minor, it was sufficient to set off the car’s airbag. The driver was found dead at the scene with what appeared to be a ‘Batman’ emblem embedded in his brain.”
Is it just me, or does this seem less like Batman’s “crime fighting vehicle,” and more like Bruce Wayne’s “stop at Panera after picking up toilet paper, ink jet refills, and C batteries at Costco” vehicle?
Some hot glue, crappy car, cheap accessories, an iPod with the repeat button stuck…yeah, I’ve got the potential to make 100 grand. I love that self delusion.
If this sells, so help me God, I am giving up my social contract. I will just stop interacting will all humans. I will find myself a nice dank cave to live in. As long as said cave fits my books, I’m sure I’ll do just fine.
Is the leather cover thing around the headlights really called a bra? “I made a Batman bra for my car” sounds too silly to be real (…and yet it happened, and we have photographic proof).
“The SG sticker actually covers a small dent. Sticker $2. Dent repair $250. Savings of $248. No more dent.” i feel like there’s a really great Harvey Dent/Two Face joke hiding in that selling point.
there’s no way that car gets cheers at stoplights. you have to glue a shit-ton more crap on your car here in LA to get people to notice your car at a stoplight.
He’s probably not a virgin. I’m sure once his acne cleared and he caught on that he should refer to his parents as his “room mates”, got himself an Edward haircut.. good to go. Delusional people have to stick together, you know.
“The steering wheel features an alert horn to warn other drivers of oncoming villains”
Oh you mean when you press the horn it makes a sound? Now that’s just crazy talk!!!
It’s the bra bit that got me – perhaps he should develop a full range of Car Bras, I’m sure loads of people would pay good money to enhance their front bumpers.
Aw, come on. Don’t be so mean. I totally believe he made his BatmoRav4 by hot-gluing trading cards and game pieces together, BY HAND. You think it’s easy building an engine out of duct tape? Just try getting that bitch to pass inspection when the catalytic converter is made from an old toilet paper tube, vinegar and baking soda.
In defense of the car, I have to say that my mother has one of these and it’s really nice.
I feel rather badly that this one is owned, and has been defaced, by some utter and total twat with a major ego problem, a whopping sense of entitlement, and no taste.
#63 Dix, come on lets be honest, is it really your RAV-4 and your Mom has driven it. It’s ok I drive a bright blue honda CR-V (which is hondas RAV-4), it ain’t never gonna be a beautiful sleek BMW no matter how many stickers I put on it.
Does anyone watch Attack of the Show on G4? Chris Gore does the DVD revues on Tuesdays. What I want to know is if this is actually a joke by him, or if some strange fan of his is just using his name…
KerriTheAnn: Yeah, his profile directs one to his web site. I hope he’s more entertaining on TV than here. Deadpan humor can be good, but it takes a certain touch and that I suspect is even harder to pull off via website.
I’m not able to read through all the comments right now unfortunately. Looking at the pictures reminded me of how when I was a teenager we used to call the Los Angeles public bus the “loser cruiser.” This steals the title.
Well, after the stock market crashed, it was all that Mr. Wayne could afford. At least it had a little more dignity than carpooling with Aquaman, as the Wonder Twins had to after the Justice League had to downsize.
Curiosity got the better of me so I went and looked through his store. Wow. Turns out the batmobile is the best thing there. Still think the price is a little high.
I guess this answers my question: Who do I have to fuck to get on Regretsy?
Answer: NO ONE!
Thanks for featuring my car and doing a spot on parody of it down to the bad use of the IMPACT font.
I posted it as a joke, never planned to sell it, just show it off and get a bit of attention for my etsy shop. WIN!
I love you Regretsy… I can see this relationship actually going somewhere. And just wait until you see my XXXmas Holiday Sweater. I can see us being a regular thing.
Phew. It’s like I came to a party and farted. Glad to know that. And, yes, it does deserve to be made fun of. That copy on the diagram is clearly a joke.
I just hope I don’t get banned from etsy. I just opened my account and I am selling things there for real.
And now, a serious question, every item in my entire store has been deleted by the team at etsy, is there any way to communicate with them or restore my items? Other than the car you helped make fun of?
Does anyone know a girl named KIM who works at ETSY?
Hi ChrisGoresLovespray,
This is Kim from Etsy’s Support Team. I’m glad you’re interested in selling on Etsy. Unfortunately the items you listed do not appear to meet the selling criteria. Here is some information about what can be sold on Etsy:
Items Handmade by You:
Artists and crafters can sell things they have made. Some production assistance is allowed, but the person running the shop needs to have a large part in creating…
These must be at least 20 years old. ‘Vintage Style’ items less than 20 years old can’t be sold.
Crafting Supplies:
These are items made for crafting. Things commonly used for crafting but not made for that purpose may not qualify.
As the items did not meet our guidelines, your listing privileges have been suspended. I’m sorry we could not accommodate these listings. Please contact us if you feel this is in error, or if you would like to…
I’m sorry that happened. Etsy can be real dicks when they want to. Their rules seem to be completely arbitrary sometimes – BD
aw man that sucks! I guess they considered Toyota being responsible for about 98.5% of your Batmobile and that is too much ‘production assistance’. They didn’t take into account all the hard work that went into the aftermarket additions. It’s surprising to me what stores Etsy will take down when there are people selling complete crap and are trying to be serious crafters…
Thanks Kerri! Pop me a message via my personal site: ThatChrisGore.com and I’ll send you something. I’m a man of my word.
And I’m so infuriated, I’m considering starting a competitor to etsy where yarn will not be allowed. Where men can make knives and car mods and computer mods and video game mods and things out of metal and cool shit that I like instead of this pussy yarn cat crap you see on etsy.
damn, now anyone could put that they live in West Allis and pretend to be me. I didn’t think that through….I suck. Just email me for verification on my address if you need it.
Hey Chris – That cowbell controller thing was handmade. I should think that would qualify for etsy’s stringent standards. Certainly thought the t-shirt diid. Some peoples have no sense of humour. (Even though I’m a knittin-kitten I agree about the pussy yarn cat crap. Most of it just gives me the shudders.)
The car was the only thing that isn’t permitted on Etsy, which is why I made fun of it. Well, one of the reasons why. But deleting your entire store, well, that was particularly stupid of them. Always savvy to single out someone in the media and alienate them.
Write to them in Chinese and tell them you want to list 1000 wedding gowns. They’ll reinstate you in a second.
Mr. Gore, another thing you must realize is that a lot of Etsians don’t like famous people. They’re jealous and vindictive, and will do anything to take a famous person down a peg. They think celebrities don’t actually work for a living. This is their one shot to exact revenge.
They also have a fairly elastic definition of celebrity; essentially anyone with a higher profile than theirs is an undeserving rich fat cat. Sometimes it only takes one complaint from one jealous hack.
Thanks for the kind words of support. And Bronc Drywall, I’ve never thought of my self as a “celebrity.” That word makes me cringe.
I’m just a guy that likes to make cool stuff and share it with others. I worked hard to open that shop. That car was a goof, and I just wanted to make fun of it myself and show it off. I mean, ridiculous, right?
And I’ve made those cowbells & tambourines for Morgan & Adam & others at AOTS — they are so much fun!
I guess I have to find another place to sell my wares that isn’t so anti-whatever-it-was-I-was-doing-wrong. (Any suggestions? I’m not a fan of eBay either.)
Etsy’s Support Team (Kim) wrote on 06/26/2010 02:13 PM:
Hello,
Thanks for writing in about this! While we can’t discuss other people’s accounts with the public, we are doing our very best to work with sellers to educate them on what can be sold here.
They then proceeded to go over the rules of what you can and can’t sell…
June 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Just think – the pope spent all that money on a special “popemobile”…. he would have had a lot more street cred if he would have got this instead.
June 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
$100,000 for a Toyota RAV4 with a bunch of shitty stickers all over it? Can I get a guarantee that the accelerator will stick and I can crash it into a wall?
June 23, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Hi Boo Radley-white, fingernails-bitten hand on the shift knob confirms he doesn’t get out of his lair in mom’s basement much.
June 23, 2010 at 4:18 pm
For $100,000, it better have George Clooney in it.
June 23, 2010 at 4:19 pm
The antennae is winged! ITS WINGED!
Seriously? A hundred grand for a Toyota with eighty bucks worth of accessories from the car section at Wal-Mart?
No thanks. I’ll drive my Chevy with the empty soda bottles and chip wrappers on the floor.
June 23, 2010 at 4:19 pm
And I thought my going to a school for Criminal Justice was going to help me fight crime seriously. Silly me, what I really need is a $100,000 car.
But I want Helen’s shite mobile. I prefer Batman (Yes, I am a nerd.), but I want an excuse to scream “MY SPIDEY SENSE IS TINGLING GOD DAMN IT!” in the middle of traffic.
June 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm
“Sticker $2. Dent Repair $250. Savings of $248.”
I hope it was worth the amount it devalues your car now. You know, aside from all the batman shit.
June 23, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Yea because the first thing you think when you see a RAV 4 is Batmobile. And at such a reasonable price.
June 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Looking through this sellers store…ummm wow. He is *pretty* special.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49914780/pay-attention-to-me-womens-shirt?ref=v1_other_1
I’m thinking the drink in this girl’s hand must have had a rufie slipped in – which is the only way he got her to wear the shirt..
June 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm
I would like to APPEAR to look like Claudia Schiffer but no amount of stickers will make that happen.
June 23, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I can understand the price . . . what, with the money he will need to raise prior to going to court for copyright infringements and all.
June 23, 2010 at 4:28 pm
This is too funny!
June 23, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Thank god the antenna is winged. Without that the whole thing would have appeared ridiculous.
June 23, 2010 at 4:32 pm
LOL $16 to ship. Awesome. Ship that shit to Philly.
June 23, 2010 at 4:33 pm
can I just take a dump on the hood of my car and call it the Shitmobile and sell it for $100,000? I’ve tried slipping on pee at Walmart, but those assholes are on to me and I need the money.
June 23, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Holy Japanese compact SUV, Batman!!!
Nope. I’ve got nothin.
June 23, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Am I the only one who read the description and was looking for some connection to Al Gore???
June 23, 2010 at 4:42 pm
“HOLY DELUSIONS OF GRANDURE BATMAN !!”
crash!!!
POW!!!!
SMACK!!~!!
thats me beating some sense into the seller who btw is a REAL JOKER!!
RIDDLE ME THIS?! $100,000 You just get out of Gothem NOW!!
June 23, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I bet money this guy is a virgin.
June 23, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Would it have been too much to at least use a black Rav 4? I mean, really.
Also, can I change the song on the iPod? Does the iPod come with it? Do I also get the GPS? SO MANY QUESTIONS.
June 23, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hi, Mr Delusional? Meet my friend Batmobile/RAV 4 guy. You two should have a lot to discuss.
June 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I’m confused. Does the car come with the iPod? Because if not, I’m going to have to insist that he knock a few dollars off the price.
June 23, 2010 at 4:52 pm
D’oh! I see I’m not the only one wondering about the iPod.
June 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Fuck! For that money I could get Barris Kustom to make me a real one.
June 23, 2010 at 5:03 pm
I’ve got an invisible Wonder Woman jet I’ll sell ya for $500!
June 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Way to get the freakin’ composer’s name right. HANS Zimmer. It isn’t like he has composed music for a bajillion films or anything. You are right, ChrisGoresLovespray, you are the true artist here worth acknowledging. Batmobile my ass.
June 23, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I’ll even throw in a free invisible Calvin peeing on The Penguin sticker.
June 23, 2010 at 5:13 pm
June 23, 2010 at 5:15 pm
#25 You made me pee a little
June 23, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I have that affect on people.
June 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Someone better call Batman because there is a crime in progress!
Some Joker is trying to steal $100,000 from a stupid rich kid.
June 23, 2010 at 5:41 pm
“While the accident was minor, it was sufficient to set off the car’s airbag. The driver was found dead at the scene with what appeared to be a ‘Batman’ emblem embedded in his brain.”
June 23, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Is it just me, or does this seem less like Batman’s “crime fighting vehicle,” and more like Bruce Wayne’s “stop at Panera after picking up toilet paper, ink jet refills, and C batteries at Costco” vehicle?
June 23, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Some hot glue, crappy car, cheap accessories, an iPod with the repeat button stuck…yeah, I’ve got the potential to make 100 grand. I love that self delusion.
June 23, 2010 at 5:43 pm
LOL @ ISUS!
And, at least they spelled “villain” correctly…
June 23, 2010 at 5:46 pm
If this sells, so help me God, I am giving up my social contract. I will just stop interacting will all humans. I will find myself a nice dank cave to live in. As long as said cave fits my books, I’m sure I’ll do just fine.
June 23, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I went through his store… someone needs to go check his basement for buried female bodies or small girls in cages.
I believe that kids toys and bondage gear belong in 2 separate realms that cannot overlap EVER. That’s why I keep that stuff in different rooms.
June 23, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Holy Batfuck,next thing ya’ know folks will be selling their babies on Etsy.
June 23, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Someone tried that once, Ham.
June 23, 2010 at 5:53 pm
No one would pay what I was asking.
June 23, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I’m sure little Johnny/Johnette was worth every lucky penny LeeLoo.
June 23, 2010 at 5:55 pm
#38 AHAHAHAHAHA! LeeLoo keep’em comin!
June 23, 2010 at 5:56 pm
@#3 for a closer look at those pasty hands, i highly recommend clicking through to the KSFW demo of the seller’s smack n’ see riding crop:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49798108/smack-n-see-tm-light-up-riding-crop-red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRz1lOPuzFM
June 23, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Helen, does your shite mobile come with side airbags? You can’t be too careful these days.
June 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
#35 Yzziefrog: Agreed, kid’s toys and bondage gear are from two different galaxies that must never meet. Ever. Not even in one’s nightmares.
June 23, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Against my better judgment I looked through his shop. What the hell was I thinking?
June 23, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Wow….bondage bunny combines implications of sadism, pedophilia, and bestiality all wrapped up neatly with a Playboy joke on top.
Not your finest hour, Batman.
June 23, 2010 at 6:53 pm
“Why hello there sweet hunny pot.” Revs Engine…” My name Is Batman but you can call me Sauve.”
June 23, 2010 at 6:58 pm
The Spidey floor mats…that is some funny shit Killer.
June 23, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Is the leather cover thing around the headlights really called a bra? “I made a Batman bra for my car” sounds too silly to be real (…and yet it happened, and we have photographic proof).
June 23, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I bet the seller thinks cause he’s wearing the “#1 Dad” t-shirt he really is #1!
June 23, 2010 at 7:59 pm
“The SG sticker actually covers a small dent. Sticker $2. Dent repair $250. Savings of $248. No more dent.” i feel like there’s a really great Harvey Dent/Two Face joke hiding in that selling point.
June 23, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Prohibited Items on Etsy:
Motor vehicles (automobiles, motorcycles, boats, etc.)
From Dos & Donts:
http://www.etsy.com/dosdonts.php#prohibited
June 23, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Wait a second!
You mean he just put some stickers on a car?
I thought it cost $100,000 because he made it with his hands!
June 23, 2010 at 9:30 pm
there’s no way that car gets cheers at stoplights. you have to glue a shit-ton more crap on your car here in LA to get people to notice your car at a stoplight.
June 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm
He’s probably not a virgin. I’m sure once his acne cleared and he caught on that he should refer to his parents as his “room mates”, got himself an Edward haircut.. good to go. Delusional people have to stick together, you know.
June 23, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Did everyone miss the fact that the name of the shop is Chrisgoreslovespray? Ew.
June 23, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Lovespray? Does anyone know what Lovespray is?
June 24, 2010 at 2:16 am
“The steering wheel features an alert horn to warn other drivers of oncoming villains”
Oh you mean when you press the horn it makes a sound? Now that’s just crazy talk!!!
June 24, 2010 at 2:52 am
It’s the bra bit that got me – perhaps he should develop a full range of Car Bras, I’m sure loads of people would pay good money to enhance their front bumpers.
June 24, 2010 at 3:46 am
how does it ship for $16? even if you drive it to the destination, it’s going to cost you more… and what about canada?
June 24, 2010 at 5:58 am
Aw, come on. Don’t be so mean. I totally believe he made his BatmoRav4 by hot-gluing trading cards and game pieces together, BY HAND. You think it’s easy building an engine out of duct tape? Just try getting that bitch to pass inspection when the catalytic converter is made from an old toilet paper tube, vinegar and baking soda.
June 24, 2010 at 6:44 am
In defense of the car, I have to say that my mother has one of these and it’s really nice.
I feel rather badly that this one is owned, and has been defaced, by some utter and total twat with a major ego problem, a whopping sense of entitlement, and no taste.
June 24, 2010 at 7:21 am
#63 Dix, come on lets be honest, is it really your RAV-4 and your Mom has driven it. It’s ok I drive a bright blue honda CR-V (which is hondas RAV-4), it ain’t never gonna be a beautiful sleek BMW no matter how many stickers I put on it.
June 24, 2010 at 7:54 am
#64 Junkyardglitter: Actually, I tried to talk her into that smoke-blue color, but she went with red instead.
I think she’s more of a WonderWoman type, anyway.
June 24, 2010 at 7:56 am
Does anyone watch Attack of the Show on G4? Chris Gore does the DVD revues on Tuesdays. What I want to know is if this is actually a joke by him, or if some strange fan of his is just using his name…
June 24, 2010 at 7:59 am
#51 He may think he’s #1 but the car is a solid #2
June 24, 2010 at 8:02 am
OK, check this out:
http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/20897/Pro-Tips-with-Chris-Gore-Rock-Band/
I’m pretty sure it is The Chris Gore. The store is probably just a joke.
June 24, 2010 at 8:32 am
This dude has PROBLEMS. He has got to be on a some kind of list somewhere…
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49796595/miniature-whip-flogger-riding-crop-doll?ref=v1_other_2
O_o
June 24, 2010 at 8:48 am
KerriTheAnn: Yeah, his profile directs one to his web site. I hope he’s more entertaining on TV than here. Deadpan humor can be good, but it takes a certain touch and that I suspect is even harder to pull off via website.
June 24, 2010 at 9:05 am
I’m not able to read through all the comments right now unfortunately. Looking at the pictures reminded me of how when I was a teenager we used to call the Los Angeles public bus the “loser cruiser.” This steals the title.
June 24, 2010 at 9:12 am
Well, after the stock market crashed, it was all that Mr. Wayne could afford. At least it had a little more dignity than carpooling with Aquaman, as the Wonder Twins had to after the Justice League had to downsize.
June 24, 2010 at 9:48 am
@ #9: the materials used on the “pay attention to me” whore shirt: “fabric paint, shirt, love”
creep-py…
June 24, 2010 at 9:48 am
Actually, yes, those “leather” covers for the front of your car are actually called bras.
June 24, 2010 at 1:38 pm
You had me at “ass-rapingly”.
June 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Curiosity got the better of me so I went and looked through his store. Wow. Turns out the batmobile is the best thing there. Still think the price is a little high.
June 24, 2010 at 5:09 pm
That’s Chris Gore’s car (TV host/film critic/filmmaker). I’d pay $100,000 if he came with it, never mind George Clooney.
June 24, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I guess this answers my question: Who do I have to fuck to get on Regretsy?
Answer: NO ONE!
Thanks for featuring my car and doing a spot on parody of it down to the bad use of the IMPACT font.
I posted it as a joke, never planned to sell it, just show it off and get a bit of attention for my etsy shop. WIN!
I love you Regretsy… I can see this relationship actually going somewhere. And just wait until you see my XXXmas Holiday Sweater. I can see us being a regular thing.
June 24, 2010 at 5:41 pm
And the price was a joke. Never planned to sell it.
And it is actually me. Chris Gore. From Attack of the Show.
June 24, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Did no one understand it was meant as a joke? I guess not. People really take their etsy seriously.
I’m not sorry if I offended some of you. I’m happy to sell any of you custom senses of humor… with FREE SHIPPING!
Thanks folks.
June 24, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I don’t think anyone was offended. I think people are just giving you shit, but that’s how we greet each other here.
June 24, 2010 at 6:08 pm
“Did no one understand it was meant as a joke?”
Yes. That’s why we’re, you know, joking around. I don’t think too many readers actually thought you were expecting 100k for this.
June 24, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Phew. It’s like I came to a party and farted. Glad to know that. And, yes, it does deserve to be made fun of. That copy on the diagram is clearly a joke.
I just hope I don’t get banned from etsy. I just opened my account and I am selling things there for real.
Thanks again for the shout out.
June 24, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Thanks for having a sense of humor.
June 24, 2010 at 10:09 pm
That Chris Gore is a funny guy. I look back on all of our comments. You really had us goin there for a sec. Touche’ sir. Well played.
June 24, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Bravo! Well done. Bondage bunny and teeny tiny whip still disturb the shit out of me. Well done indeed.
June 24, 2010 at 10:47 pm
So what is Lovespray?
June 25, 2010 at 6:31 am
I want a prize for recognizing Chris Gore. I mean, c’mon. Don’t I deserve one? I would love the batmobile, but I will settle for the bottle opener…
June 25, 2010 at 8:20 am
Funny story, I’ve been pulled over by cops three times in that car and let go each time. I think cops like batman.
June 25, 2010 at 8:21 am
And now, a serious question, every item in my entire store has been deleted by the team at etsy, is there any way to communicate with them or restore my items? Other than the car you helped make fun of?
Thanks Regretsy!
June 25, 2010 at 8:40 am
Does anyone know a girl named KIM who works at ETSY?
Hi ChrisGoresLovespray,
This is Kim from Etsy’s Support Team. I’m glad you’re interested in selling on Etsy. Unfortunately the items you listed do not appear to meet the selling criteria. Here is some information about what can be sold on Etsy:
Items Handmade by You:
Artists and crafters can sell things they have made. Some production assistance is allowed, but the person running the shop needs to have a large part in creating…
June 25, 2010 at 8:42 am
the items for sale.
Vintage Goods:
These must be at least 20 years old. ‘Vintage Style’ items less than 20 years old can’t be sold.
Crafting Supplies:
These are items made for crafting. Things commonly used for crafting but not made for that purpose may not qualify.
As the items did not meet our guidelines, your listing privileges have been suspended. I’m sorry we could not accommodate these listings. Please contact us if you feel this is in error, or if you would like to…
I’m sorry that happened. Etsy can be real dicks when they want to. Their rules seem to be completely arbitrary sometimes – BD
June 25, 2010 at 8:45 am
fit into one of the above categories.
You can read the DOs & DON’Ts of Etsy for more information about what can be sold: http://www.etsy.com/dosdonts.php
Best,
Kim
Etsy’s Support Team
http://help.etsy.com
June 25, 2010 at 9:10 am
aw man that sucks! I guess they considered Toyota being responsible for about 98.5% of your Batmobile and that is too much ‘production assistance’. They didn’t take into account all the hard work that went into the aftermarket additions. It’s surprising to me what stores Etsy will take down when there are people selling complete crap and are trying to be serious crafters…
June 25, 2010 at 9:29 am
Well Kerri, if you can help me get my shop back, I’ll send you a bottle opener.
Just because I don’t make crap out of yarn or just because I don’t sew, doesn’t mean I don’t craft.
Etsy sucks.
June 25, 2010 at 9:41 am
I just sent a nice message to customer support for you. Hopefully it helps
I happen to like Etsy, but apparently they don’t have much of a sense of humor.
June 25, 2010 at 9:48 am
Thanks Kerri! Pop me a message via my personal site: ThatChrisGore.com and I’ll send you something. I’m a man of my word.
And I’m so infuriated, I’m considering starting a competitor to etsy where yarn will not be allowed. Where men can make knives and car mods and computer mods and video game mods and things out of metal and cool shit that I like instead of this pussy yarn cat crap you see on etsy.
Fuck etsy.
June 25, 2010 at 10:03 am
Done. Just so you know it’s actually me sending you the message – I live in West Allis WI – You rule, period.
June 25, 2010 at 10:05 am
damn, now anyone could put that they live in West Allis and pretend to be me. I didn’t think that through….I suck. Just email me for verification on my address if you need it.
June 25, 2010 at 10:17 am
That’s nothing. We bought a shitload of Batman action figures and we’re selling our BASEMENT!
Batcave, fool, what?
June 25, 2010 at 10:20 am
Hey Chris – That cowbell controller thing was handmade. I should think that would qualify for etsy’s stringent standards. Certainly thought the t-shirt diid. Some peoples have no sense of humour. (Even though I’m a knittin-kitten I agree about the pussy yarn cat crap. Most of it just gives me the shudders.)
June 25, 2010 at 10:42 am
The car was the only thing that isn’t permitted on Etsy, which is why I made fun of it. Well, one of the reasons why. But deleting your entire store, well, that was particularly stupid of them. Always savvy to single out someone in the media and alienate them.
Write to them in Chinese and tell them you want to list 1000 wedding gowns. They’ll reinstate you in a second.
June 25, 2010 at 10:51 am
Don’t forget to include pictures of the gowns being “handmade” in your factory!
June 25, 2010 at 11:32 am
Mr. Gore, another thing you must realize is that a lot of Etsians don’t like famous people. They’re jealous and vindictive, and will do anything to take a famous person down a peg. They think celebrities don’t actually work for a living. This is their one shot to exact revenge.
They also have a fairly elastic definition of celebrity; essentially anyone with a higher profile than theirs is an undeserving rich fat cat. Sometimes it only takes one complaint from one jealous hack.
June 25, 2010 at 12:02 pm
And when you tell them about the wedding gowns be sure to include a picture of your factory. That will speed up the reinstatement process!!!
June 25, 2010 at 12:11 pm
I’m glad to see the factory direct wedding merchandise has been taken down. That store deserved it.
June 25, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I think this web-slinging super-hero’s phat ride might have been recalled.
June 25, 2010 at 1:17 pm
No really. What is Lovespray?
June 25, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Maybe it is a play on that Eat Pray book title –
Chris
Gore
Loves
Pray
at least that’s what I hope it is……….
June 25, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Thanks for the kind words of support. And Bronc Drywall, I’ve never thought of my self as a “celebrity.” That word makes me cringe.
I’m just a guy that likes to make cool stuff and share it with others. I worked hard to open that shop. That car was a goof, and I just wanted to make fun of it myself and show it off. I mean, ridiculous, right?
And I’ve made those cowbells & tambourines for Morgan & Adam & others at AOTS — they are so much fun!
June 25, 2010 at 5:48 pm
I guess I have to find another place to sell my wares that isn’t so anti-whatever-it-was-I-was-doing-wrong. (Any suggestions? I’m not a fan of eBay either.)
It’s too bad.
I was about to take custom orders for my XXXmas sweaters… take a look here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thatchrisgore/4166456603/in/set-72157622955527226/
June 26, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Now I am REALLY curious. Lovespray? Anyone?
Chris ain’t talkin even though it is part of his name.
Hmmmm……… I know what it might be but that would be jumping to conclusions.
June 26, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Here’s what I got back from them:
Etsy’s Support Team (Kim) wrote on 06/26/2010 02:13 PM:
Hello,
Thanks for writing in about this! While we can’t discuss other people’s accounts with the public, we are doing our very best to work with sellers to educate them on what can be sold here.
They then proceeded to go over the rules of what you can and can’t sell…
August 6, 2010 at 3:55 pm
so basically if i just slap decals, stickers, and other crap on my car i can sell it for more then 20 times what its worth
April 2, 2011 at 9:50 am
I can’t take it anymore! I have been collapsed from hilarity all morning long, and this post finally did me in. This is the funniest site on the Web.