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Fresh Dirty Coast tee playfully nods to cannabis-loving rodents at NOPD headquarters
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Explore the intersection of humor and current events with Dirty Coast’s ingenious response to the recent revelation of rats indulging in marijuana at the heart of New Orleans law enforcement. As the city buzzes with laughter and speculation, this new Fresh Dirty Coast tee playfully nods to cannabis-loving rodents at NOPD headquarters offering serves as a lighthearted ode to the unexpected antics of NOLA’s most notorious rodents.
A Whimsical Tribute to NOLA’s High-Flying Rats
In the midst of a week filled with chatter and even national attention, courtesy of our very own New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who revealed an unexpected tale of rats indulging in marijuana stash within the evidence room, Dirty Coast has seized the opportunity to jest at the expense of these NOLA rodents with a quirky new t-shirt.
During a recent meeting, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick quipped, “The rats are eating our marijuana, they’re all high.”
Upon hearing about the “high” rats inhabiting the NOPD headquarters, Dirty Coast swiftly responded by creating a Fresh Dirty Coast tee that embraces the unintentional hilarity.
Dubbed the ‘NOLA Rats, they’re all high’ shirt, it features a whimsical rat sporting a traffic cone hat, seemingly embodying the humorous situation. Cat St. Amant, Director of Product Development and Marketing/Social Media at Dirty Coast, shared insights into the design process, noting their choice of a retro, fun, and cartoonish aesthetic.
Embracing Humor in New Orleans: The Story Behind the ‘NOLA Rats, they’re all high’ Shirt
St. Amant candidly expressed their confidence in the shirt’s appeal, emphasizing the importance of finding levity amidst the challenges of living in New Orleans, fostering a sense of communal resilience.
Sales for the novelty NOLA Rats shirts are soaring, exceeding expectations and rivaling the popularity of sports-related merchandise. This isn’t the first time Dirty Coast has playfully tackled local quirks; previous designs include ‘Turn on the Pumps’ lampooning flooding issues and a Pothole-themed shirt addressing the city’s notorious street craters.
From infrastructure woes to unexpected rodent antics, Dirty Coast’s latest creation strikes a chord with locals, resonating with both residents and even members of the NOPD who appreciate the lighthearted perspective offered by the whimsical shirt.
