64 Days

Hey Everyone....

So I am going to start this story by telling you what happens at the very end. My shirt gets lit on fire, and ripped to pieces off of me. Heres how it all went down.

This weekend I worked a job filming a figure skating competition. There was no effective dress code, however when i went to wear just a t-shirt while in the lobby, my boss told me that it was not allowed. I was forced to wear a very uncomfortable sweatshirt in a very warm room.

After this, a debate broke out where we discussed if this signified the end of the experiment. I will present both sides of the argument.

YES, the experiment is over: The original purpose of the experiment was to test how long a t-shirt could remain a socially acceptable article of clothing undergoing continuous wear. When i was refused the right to wear my dirty t-shirt, it clearly signified that the shirt had come to this point. I feel it is important to emphasize that the attire of the filming crew was certainly not "clean" (it consisted of lumberjack coats, ripped jeans with bums exposed, etc.)

NO, the experiment is not over: The argument here is that a professional situation is not legitimate grounds to make the decision.

Now it comes to the burning part.... We had not come to a clear decision, however on my way back to Kingston from the filming adventure, my colleagues and I went to a rest stop for some food. On the way into the restaurant, my fellow employees (also, friends) pinned me to the ground and set my shirt on fire. This took place in front of some very large windows, with many people watching in horror on the other side of the windows. Next, the attackers ripped my shirt off my back, rendering it impossible to wear. The old couple passing by were certainly not impressed.

It is fairly late at night right now... so there will not be any photo's of the shirts remains until a little later, because i should probably do some homework first.

I apologize to my followers about the inconclusive nature of this experiment.

Love,

Benjamin Charles Eagan