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brainrust
brainrust aka Ben Hartnett is a 36.39 year old boy, has been a member since August 3, 2009, has scored 2,759 submissions, giving an average score of 2.49, helping 57 designs get printed.
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This is the day of my birth into the Threadless world. I suppose everyone is born threadless, if you want to get technical! I've never heard of a newborn wearing a tuxedo, for example (or a tutu, or even a good tee).

While I'm here I hope to learn some things, contribute to the community, and have a bit of fun along the way. I'm not sure how my animation background will go in a site full of rich design work, but I suppose there's one good way to find out!

Of course, none of this would be of interest to anyone since new folks are joining Threadless all the time, but at least my blog isn't totally empty now! Having completed that goal, I shall consider attempting something even bigger. A second post, perhaps. Or is that too big a leap?

professorE
professorE on Aug 03 '09 at 11:07pm
Your next step is this:



You must post an avatar. This avatar must contain three (3) things:



The first thing is this:



A pony



The second thing is this:



A monkey



The third, and most crucial thing is this:



A cowboy outfit



There are three requirements for the cowboy oufit:



The first requirement is this:



The outfit must be sized to fit the monkey



The second requirement is this:



The monkey must actually be wearing the outfit



The third, and most important requirement, is this:



The outfit must contrast strongly with the horse so the monkey can be easily seen, as the monkey will be perched atop the horse, jauntily guiding the horse around a ring of some kind.



Fulfill this all important second step, and you will be well on your way to receiving a warm and genuine greeting, which will earn you a place among these hallowed Threadranks.



Now begone, and return victorious! Or don't bother returning at all.
Bio-bot 9000
Bio-bot 9000 on Aug 03 '09 at 11:19pm
well, robroy just ruined brainrust's initation spirit quest. Why don't you just give him the $2500 cash prize and Chief's Cloak while you're at it?
Kim456
Kim456 on Aug 03 '09 at 11:27pm
welcome
ferfo
ferfo on Aug 03 '09 at 11:50pm
done.
ferfo
ferfo on Aug 03 '09 at 11:51pm
fuck, i wish i could shoop faster ):
ferfo
ferfo on Aug 03 '09 at 11:58pm
wait, now that i notice, neither of robroy's satisfy the requirements.

the first one has a dog, not a horse.

the second one has indeed a horse, but no cowboy outfit.



nice try.

nice try indeed.
4 days later
brainrust
   brainrust on Aug 08 '09 at 12:35am
I didn't actually expect anyone to read this! I was pleasantly surprised. Then I read the comments, and assumed they were the ridiculous ravings of misfiring minds. Then I realised they were probably artists, and everyone knows artists are always completely serious, so I figured I'd better do as I'm told or I'd die an 'orrible death! So here goes, you demanding arty snobs:

Monkey on a Pony
xiv
   xiv on Aug 08 '09 at 12:36am
epic.
brainrust
   brainrust on Aug 08 '09 at 12:37am
By the way, thanks again for the welcome!
Stoma
Stoma on Aug 08 '09 at 1:01am
Holy Shmoley! You win big time. I guess sometimes you CAN go right by following the ramblings of ProfessorE.
professorE
professorE on Aug 08 '09 at 9:57am
*approves*



I extend to you my warmest and most genuine greeting.



You may now take your place among your peers.
ferfo
ferfo on Aug 08 '09 at 11:13am
how come i never got to draw a blue pony?
cARtOoNer
cARtOoNer on Aug 08 '09 at 11:16am
you did indeed pass the test sir
9 days later
brainrust
   brainrust on Aug 17 '09 at 10:12pm
My apologies to ProfessorE: I'm going to push my luck already by trying a different avatar! It could be because I'm not worthy to be associated with ideas of the Prof's level of genius, or it could be because I'd like something that's a little simpler to read in a 48 x 48 pixel square. You decide!
professorE
professorE on Aug 18 '09 at 12:17am
I cannot argue. You have proved yourself worthy, and now it is time for you to embark on your own adventures.



Godspeed, fair lad!
brainrust
   brainrust on Aug 19 '09 at 11:15pm
Thanks! And so it begins...
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My art background is in rough key animation and a bit of illustration, mostly black and white. Doing design-oriented work in colour is a nice challenge for me! I should inform you that I'm left-handed and I own a banjo, which probably means I'm not to be trusted.