Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Film-tech tops and jumpers.

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Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 02-03-2003, 11:15 AM:

In several photos of various Film-tech events, I have noted people wearing tops with "Film-tech" written on them.
Are these clothing items still available, and if so, how can I get some here in Australia?
John Spooner. South Australia.

Posted by Aaron Sisemore (Member # 145) on 02-03-2003, 11:55 AM:

Get a photo posted to your profile, have 250+ posts and come to ShoWest and you too can join us Film-Tech Shirt Wearers! [Cool]

-Aaron

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 02-03-2003, 12:12 PM:

We may or may not do that this year Aaron. However anyone coming to ShoWest who has been given a shirt (or hat) is encouraged to bring it and wear them on Wednesday, as that will in all probability be our gathering day.

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 02-03-2003, 02:32 PM:

Well, I have accomplished all the above except for ShoWest so I guess I don't qualify. [Frown]

Posted by Thomas Procyk (Member # 1170) on 02-04-2003, 01:24 AM:

What's a "Top" and what's a "Jumper" ??

I thought a Jumper was a Shirt, but the Shirt was referred to as a Top.

Then I saw Brad mentioned Film-Tech hats. Is a Hat a Jumper??

Am I the only one that's confused [Confused]

=TMP=

Posted by Brad Haven (Member # 954) on 02-04-2003, 05:30 AM:

=TMP=
A TOP is what you wear on the top half of your body eg. t-shirt, shirt or jumper. A JUMPER is a heavy top, thick woollen or sweat shirt. Maybe it's an aussie thing?
How does it feel to be a JEDI, any diffrent?

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 02-04-2003, 10:04 AM:

Dear colleagues, Thank you to all who replied to my question regards the clothing article.
I should be realistic and leave the matter as is, I may eventually get the required no. of posts but could never attend Showest as I could not afford the fare over to the U.S.
The difference between Aussyspeak and American is a subject in itself, how the same thing is called differently in the two countries.
Re the picture, reinforce your systems as I am currently preparing a mug shot.
Regards, John Spooner. South Australia.

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 02-04-2003, 10:22 AM:

A "jumper" is also an article of women's clothing:

Plaid Jumper

Posted by Bill Langfield (Member # 818) on 02-04-2003, 12:18 PM:

I must agree with Thomas's confusion here. At first I thought it was just another case of 'American English'.

John's term 'top' is incorrect, that word as far as clothing does not exist.
However the term 'topless' does, and it means 'of woman with no covering for breasts'
Therefore the word 'top' without the 'less' means 'covering for breasts'
To conclude (and I am CONFUSED here) 'top' is used in Australia, in a case where you see a female who is NOT 'topless', We say NICE 'top', Now lets see your t*ts (ie. topless)

Now I've really confused everyone, I'll add this 'Jumper' amoung many other things, means 'sweater, pullover'

I'm interested what 'American English' dictionarys define Jumper as. (Is clothing one of them?)
(Don't worry about 'top' it's not even 'Australian English', as in clothing, as so cooly explained above)

I think the best topic John would have been best using is 'Shirts and Sweaters'

NOW. Where is my free jumper????, oh I mean sweater, no wait, Shirt. Thats it! (Yeah I know, all that gets to see me go oplees)

BTW: John, if you read this, there is a thread somewhere that John Pytlak made about this type of thing.

BILL.

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 02-04-2003, 12:42 PM:

Here's a link that pertains to the question exactly:

http://www.purpletrafficlight.net/mikz/soapbox/

quote:
Oh, an explanation of the first paragraph: when Americans talk about wearing a jumper, they're most likely referring to a sleeveless dress, while Australians would be referring to a warm, long-sleeved top. And when Australians ask to borrow a rubber they probably need to remove an erroneous pencil mark, while Americans would be thinking about safer sex if they made the same request.

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary

Main Entry: 2jum·per
Pronunciation: 'j&m-p&r
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from English dialect jump jumper
Date: 1853
1 : a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
2 : a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3 : a child's coverall -- usually used in plural
4 chiefly British : SWEATER 2

Posted by Thomas Procyk (Member # 1170) on 02-04-2003, 01:54 PM:

I figured a Jumper was a sweater, but I didn't remember seeing any Film-Tech sweaters, OR sweatshirts for that matter.

Honestly, when I first saw this thread I thought it had something to do with the line of promotional toys coming soon from "Film-Tech Jr." -- Official Film-Tech TOPS and JUMPERS! [Wink]

=TMP=

Posted by Rachel Gilardi (Member # 1016) on 02-04-2003, 01:58 PM:

This attending Showest thing is no fair, I'll never get there...I have a much better chance of getting to ShowEast but I'm probably never get there either. I definatly have 250+ posts though!!! *Hint Hint* [Big Grin]

Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 02-04-2003, 02:18 PM:

Chipper,

If Brad sends you a Film-Tech "T" I will not eat anymore of your Cats and Gerbils. Promise... [thumbsup]

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 02-04-2003, 02:27 PM:

I really don't forsee myself making it out to ShoWest, or ShowEast. [Razz]

Although, I suppose I could make a non-official f-t article for myself! [Wink]

Hell, I know how to embroider! [Big Grin]

Posted by Rachel Gilardi (Member # 1016) on 02-04-2003, 08:06 PM:

Well Bob, I don't have to worry about you eating my Gerbils because I don't have Gerbils, I have hamsters! [Big Grin]

Brad! Please send me a "T" [Smile]

....SAVE MY CAT!

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 02-05-2003, 08:52 AM:

Maybe the showest thing is a way of selecting only a certain few, by meeting the would be shirt wearer face to face to see if he/she measures up to certain standards.

Posted by Daryl C. W. O'Shea (Member # 1303) on 02-05-2003, 09:07 AM:

It's not like you can email a shirt. You have to pick it up somewhere!

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 02-05-2003, 09:12 AM:

Oh ok, thats the deal.
Cool.
No shirt is worth the money that it would take to go GET it.
Guess people like Gracia and myself just wont be getting one.
Anyway, have a nice day and enjoy Showest.

Posted by Scott D. Neff (Member # 185) on 02-05-2003, 09:20 PM:

Do I get one when I come visit??? Since I exited the management gig at Cinema West my supply of ridiculously large movie related t-shirts has dwindled down to the Lake Placid shirt I kept for the gym, my "One Night Stand" shirt which is fun to wear out to the bars and my "Columbia Pictures" t-shirt which is fun to wear in Los Angeles because then stupid people suck up to you thinking you might know somebody in casting.

Of course I also have my Rialto Cinemas Lakeside T-Shirt that I got on my recent visit. I like wearing that around in hopes that people might ask me if I know Ian.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 02-05-2003, 10:05 PM:

The best time I ever had with a T-shirt was when I went to an Alan Parsons concert in Seattle, in 1999. The concert was sponsored by DTS, so I wore a shirt with a huge DTS logo on the back. Everywhere I went, I could hear people whispering behind my back "he must be with the band" etc. and several folks asked me if I could get them backstage passes.

Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 02-05-2003, 10:14 PM:

In these parts, a "jumper" is a one piece, coverall type of clothing usually worn by small children and babies.

I would summarize it as either:
A baby's pajamas that only comes up to the chest and straps over the shoulders like a set of overalls. It doesn't cover the arms or shoulders. A shirt or sweater must be worn with it.
OR
Like a pair of overalls with feet.

Thus, when I read the word "jumper" I was imagining that he was refering to a pair of overalls like a mechanic or a farmer would wear.

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 02-06-2003, 09:10 AM:

Thank you for all the interest regards my enquiry concerning items of apparel.
An interesting point which emerged is the different meaning of words in various regions and countries. What do people think of opening a topic and thread dealing with these differences. We show films from our respective countries and hear these differences, to be able to put up words and get their various local meanings would be good.
To start off, in the US, what is "ketchup"?
John Spooner. South Australia.

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 02-06-2003, 09:11 AM:

Thank you for all the interest regards my enquiry concerning items of apparel.
An interesting point which emerged is the different meaning of words in various regions and countries. What do people think of opening a topic and thread dealing with these differences. We show films from our respective countries and hear these differences, to be able to put up words and get their various local meanings would be good.
To start off, in the US, what is "ketchup"?
John Spooner. South Australia.

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 02-06-2003, 09:50 AM:

Ketchup:

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/5536/ketchup.html

http://www.heinz.com/jsp/index_default.jsp

http://www.heinz.com/jsp/index.jsp

http://www.usafoods.com.au/php/prod.phtml?sid=524&cat=s%26s

http://www.heinzketchup.de/

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 03-01-2003, 04:04 PM:

heh, if official film-tech shirts or hats were to be passed around @ ShoWest (to "qualifying" people) ...could I have my boss-lady pick up mine? [Wink]

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 03-01-2003, 04:16 PM:

Isn't it interesting when you do something once how people EXPECT it? I'll be certain to kill all expectations this year, because there ain't no shirts this time folks!

Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 03-01-2003, 04:30 PM:

Sniff, Sniff...I going to tell my mommy what you said. She will call Cordell. [Eek!]

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 03-01-2003, 04:55 PM:

hence the 'if' [Razz]

I know better than to expect much ... helps avoid disappointments!

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 03-01-2003, 05:42 PM:

Oh yeah Bob? And what's Cordell going to do to me? Kill me with his bad acting? [Razz]

Posted by Bob Maar (Member # 763) on 03-01-2003, 07:06 PM:

Well Now Brad it's like this. When we meet for the first time ....in a couple of days. You will notice a zipper aound my neck. Now, if you should chose to un zip that zipper you will find that I am in reality, "Cordell Walker Texas Ranger".

Now, having said that, and know that the Texas Rangers are monitoring this forum, If I were you I would be extreemly nervous when I went home to Texas.

Everytime you get in your car, You will think to yourself.

"When your in Texas, Look behind you. For that's where the Ranger is going to be." [Big Grin]

P.S. Some people have told me that they believe that PHIL HILL is in realality:The Ghost of "C.D. Parker, retired Texas Ranger. So There. [Big Grin]

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 03-01-2003, 10:52 PM:

I'm confused [Confused]

Who is it thats not Fond of Chuck(Walker) Norris. Brad or Joe?
If the answer is both then thats lends proof that Joe and Brad are the same person.

Oh! And also I say give all the ladies on this site free T shirts and...............
Oh crap the wife came in.

Posted by Manny Knowles (Member # 1171) on 03-02-2003, 07:17 AM:

A "jumper" is a suicidal individual who is standing on the ledge of a tall building and threatening to jump. Statistically, these tend to be males.