Bad Sweater Guy

Paper of record

Don't wear lawn ornaments in sweater form. That's the simple but timeless message offered by this sweater expose in Wednesday's USA Today. Check it out on page 3 of today's Life section. I'm glad that the nation's media finally recognize me as the undisputed authority on bad sweaterdom. And while we're on the topic, that $310 taupe snowflake cardigan they recommend looks "cool"? Are you sure? From where I'm sitting, it looks someone did potato stamp art on my mom's dirty bathrobe. I wouldn't buy that, even with a 15 percent discount. Read The Story on the left if you want to know more.

Great abs ... covered by a bad sweater

When you want expert advice about sweaters, where do you turn? If you’re Men’s Health, you dial up Bad Sweater Guy (at first he thought they wanted to use him as a “Before” picture). The latest issue somehow features Josh Duhamel on the cover instead of BSG. But inside on page 88 you can learn all about proper office-party etiquette. A good rule of thumb: If your sweater involves sequins, sparkles or batteries, leave it at home. Being a lawn decoration has never helped anyone’s career.

The man, keeping him down

The latest from Worth Gowell.

Bend it like ...

People asks: "Would your guy wear a sweater like David Beckham?" We ask: Who wouldn't? Those knit horses (horses? bulls?), the tie belt, that collar. Nothing screams "international soccer superstar" or "leave me be while I fall asleep on the couch after a hot whiskey" quite like this sweater. Bad Sweater Guy is annoyed, however. You don't see him trying to play for Real Madrid or date a Spice Girl. You'd think Becks would show the same courtesy and leave terrible sweaters to the experts.

Holiday gift guide

Does your dog have Bad Sweater Guy's face? Do you put cool drinks on him? Has he greeted you in card form? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you need to visit the updated Bad Sweater Guy store. It has all sorts of exciting sweater-themed stuff for those people on your list who have everything. And the ones you don’t like. Pretty much everyone, actually. So pay a visit. And remember: Any sweater can appear on any item, so don’t be shy if you don’t see what you like. Just tell us, and we'll customize. 

Dontcha know

The St. Paul Pioneer Press is searching for the worst holiday sweater. (Being from Minnesota, I'm sure they'll have no trouble -- ed). Kevin's a little offended. After all, one man's "gaudy" is another man's meal ticket. I'd enter him, but I'm sure residency restrictions apply.

Why Mr. Rogers always wore one

The logical replacement to the Far Side: Bad Sweater Guy, the comic, from Worth Gowell.

Practicing safe sweater

Please to enjoy the latest comic from ace Bad Sweater Guy cartoonist Worth Gowell.

Read them all here.

Get ready for 2007!

Show your loved ones that you care this holiday season with the best gift you can give (at least for under $20): the new 2007 Bad Sweater Guy calendar. Guaranteed to get you some.*

* results may vary

Horreurs pareilles

Glucoze (a diabetic?) writes:  "The sweaters you own are very ugly, the creator of those things must have smoked before making some. A friend and I made a website about Awful sweaters. In fact, it's about a disease we called "Awfulpullattitudebyllaty" (Pull in French means sweater). If you very frequently wear ugly sweaters, you're an Awfulpullattitudebyllatyst. It's in French. There are very 'beautiful' photos."

Thanks Glucoze -- those are some horrible pulls you have there. But thanks for posting an interview with Bad Sweater Guy. We had no idea he spoke fluent French.