Heather, On Tech

So You Want A House T-Shirt?

Like the ones Hugh Laurie wears on House, M.D.?  Now is your chance!  I've just heard from someone at Lincoln Mayne - one of the makers for the t-shirts Hugh wears on the show - and they are about to make available the very same shirts on their site!  And the best news?  They've lowered the price from the rumoured $100 to $45.  OK, I know that's still expensive for a t-shirt but it's less than half of what I had expected.

Now you, too can wear some of the most bitchin'-est t-shirts in the land!  I plan on getting one, and I know you want one too (because let's face it, you're cool).

To check them out, visit the Lincoln Mayne site.

Please note: I have no affiliation with Lincoln Mayne other than the fact that they read my previous post and notified me that these shirts would become available.  Because I love you so much, I'm sharing the information because I also know that a LOT of people search for these shirts.

Normal's Overrated

10 March 2009 update: for more information on getting a Lincoln Mayne t-shirt like Hugh Laurie wears on the show, check out this latest post.

That's the print on the new House, M.D. charity t-shirt.  I know you've all been waiting for this, because they apparently stopped selling the "Everybody Lies" t-shirts (in reality, they did not; it can now be found here).  Don't get too excited, because now they are only in women's sizes (and we all know that women are the only ones who will buy these, right?).  I ordered a few years ago and got "my size" and it was too small, so you might want to order a size up (I just bought a replacement).

This year's NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) House-related t-shirt is black.  The front reads "Normal's Overrated" and the back has the House logo like the last t-shirt.  They cost $19.95 and can be found here.  These are available in men's and women's sizes. I ordered mine last night, so hopefully it will be here before long.  I'll give an update on the sizing when it arrives.

And you thought I didn't love you, since I haven't posted about House t-shirts in a few months! Tsk, tsk.

Hat tip to House is Right!

Still More House T-Shirts

10 March 2009 Update: Check out this post for more information about Lincoln Mayne t-shirts!

Since more people have requested even more information on House, M.D. t-shirts, here's some more information for you.  If you want to spend crazy amounts of money on t-shirts, here are some places to get some like Greg House wears on the show.  Note that many of these shirts cost upwards of $100.  Personally I believe that cheaper is better - and I buy a LOT of t-shirts.  I like to buy mine at Buckle.  They have a similar style to what House wears, but not so expensive.  They have some really bitchin' ones, too.

But, here are some links I've thrown together for you so you can maybe find some of Greg's shirts online:

• http://www.omnipeace.com/home.html
• http://www.lmaffair.com
• http://www.teeshirtsrock.com/vintaget-shirts.aspx (I couldn't find anything on here but they are a similar style)

That's all I've found so far, but I'll keep looking.  If you find any out there, please let me know.  I wish they would post this stuff in the Q&A section on the Fox web site.  Maybe we should all send emails and bombard them with the same question?!

House Has a New Friend

I miss Wilson on House, M.D.  I'm sure House and Wilson will work out their differences eventually, but I hope it doesn't take all season to do it.  I've always liked Robert Sean Leonard, ever since I saw him in Dead Poets Society, but that's not why I miss Wilson.  I miss him because he keeps House in check - and probably actually makes House happy in some warped way.

This P.I. guy is an interesting fellow.  He's weird.  He's smart.  He's conniving.  And, he's becoming House's friend.  Have you noticed that?  Scary thought.  And, it's in a very different way than the House-Wilson friendship.  Maybe it's because House is actually paying him, I don't know.

I like the new characters fine, but I miss the old ones a lot.  The Cameron-House thing was always fun to wonder about, and I loved watching Cameron and Chase interact.  We get to see plenty of Foreman, and that's good.  I wish there were a way to have them all in the show more often.

But I definitely miss Wilson the most.  I was always hoping he would have more time on the show, more time hanging out with House or more time doing diagnoses.  I'm pretty sure he's not going anywhere, but man, hurry up and get back to Princeton Plainesboro, willya?

Oh, and for the record, having to record House on DVR is still not the same as watching it live.  Before we had a way to reliably record shows, the anticipation of "having" to be there to watch it was somewhat exciting (dorky sounding, I know).  Now, I can help get the boys to bed, fall asleep even, and I know that whenever I want to, I can go watch this week's episode of House.  Not that I'm complaining that it's recorded; I just miss the "I have to get out of this room so I can go watch House" feeling.  But I will say that the picture with a DVR and HD cable is a million times better than digital cable using a 10-year old VCR!

And for the record, House is the only show I care about missing - it's the only one I record and the only one I watch on a regular basis...except maybe the original CSI (LV). 

Happy Birthday Hugh!

OK, so I'm stooping to a new low, but only because my husband expects it.

Happy Birthday to Hugh Laurie (aka Greg House)!

Bawling My Eyes Out

Because the summer is here and House, M.D. is over until late August (or is it early September?  Like the new car model years, I never can keep up with when they come out).

This year was such a disappointment in television, what with the writers' strike and all that.  I just hope that the rumours I'm hearing about an actors' strike are not true.  They are driving us to just download everything and give up on television all together.  I'm not against the writers getting their cut, or the actors getting theirs.  I just hate that the consumer is who suffers, and we're the ones that pay all their salaries anyway (indirectly).

So, we went through four or five months of reruns and boredom this year, followed up by one month of really good television (thank you thank you thank you), followed by four more months of boredom.

At least the season finale was worth watching.  I didn't like last year's, when all the doclings quit or were fired from House's team.  This year's ended much more like Season 2 when House got shot and we all wondered what would happen to him.  I long for the cliffhanger days of Dallas' "Who Shot J.R.?"

What are you going to do this summer?  Watch the reruns (again) or discover something new?  Or, just pull the plug all the way around and read a book for a change?

House Deprivation = Homeless?

OK, really it should be House-less, but who cares.  All I know is I was really glad it was on last night.  I've been having withdrawal symptoms.

In case you haven't heard, House, M.D. is moving to Monday nights at 9:00.  I have no idea why, but I hope that doesn't spell the end of the show.  I believe it will be in that time slot permenantly starting April 21, with new episodes coming on April 28 and beyond.

But you knew that, didn't you?

More House M.D. T-Shirts

10 March 2009 update:  Check out this post for more information about the t-shirts Hugh Laurie wears on House, and how you can get one too.

For all of you out there looking for House, M.D. t-shirts, here is a list of places to check.  I seriously doubt any of them are officially affiliated with Fox or the show, but hey, beggars can't be choosers, and I'm quite certain I'll invest in one of these before long.

Unfortunately, my Everybody Lies t-shirt will no longer fit; it was too small to begin with, and after multiple stretchings and washings, it's inappropriate to wear in public (on me, at least).  I did the right thing and gave it to my best friend.  So, that means I'll be making another visit to the House Charity Tees site.

Here's where you can buy other shirts featuring House:

• http://www.tshirtgurus.com/house.html
• http://stylinonline.stores.yahoo.net/housemd.html?gclid=CN73qeOZ_JACFTyKOAodhFMQqw
• http://www.cafepress.com/mooshak/2527525
• http://www.fanpop.com/external/541541
• http://www.tshirtoutlet.com/housemdtshirts.html

I think that's about it, and frankly, they are mostly the same.  I'm torn between the script shirt, and the one with the picture of Hugh Laurie on it, in the style of so many of the t-shirts that House wears.  Decisions, decisions...

Most Searched Item: Not a Gadget

The item that most shows up in searches from my blog from the last year is the post about House, M.D. t-shirts.  Who'da thunk it?

House, M.D. T-Shirts: Everybody Lies

As you've all figured out by now, I'm a HUGE fan of the TV show House, M.D.  So much so that I actually bought a t-shirt.  It was for charity, the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), so it was a good cause.  It was also not terribly expensive ($19.95), so why not?

The shirts are grey with "Everybody Lies" on the front, and "House" on the back, with the logo H.  Mine came on the 18th, but I had to wash it before I could wear it (that new smell is awful to those of us with allergies).

I got a few comments on it, so others were obviously noticing - and familiar with the show! 

My only complaint is that the shirts run a little small.  I wear a women's large, and it fit more like a medium.  So I just took it off and stretched it a bit, and from there it went fine.  I'm contemplating ordering a men's large though, just to be on the safe side (since the shirt is bound to get lots of wear, I'll need a backup!).  There was a nice surprise in the package, too...buy one to see what it is. :)

Anyway, if you want to check out the shirts, you can do so here.