Such a cute t-shirt logo (I want one!) but it has the FAIL in so many ways when it comes to evolution…
evolutionary image… fail Alison Campbell Nov 26
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Alison Campbell 280 days ago
Yes, I have! That’s another one on my wish-list :-) (Unfortunately the relevant family members have yet to take a hint concerning suitable christmas/birthday presents…)
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Have you seen this ‘evolution’ t-shirt? http://tr.im/FTsP (from my favourite comic, http://www.questionablecontent.net)