So, this article may be a little late in getting to you, but just because the shirts are “intended” for Valentine’s Day does not mean that you have to get them for that day, right? It could be a gift that shows your love for someone or a shirt that you just want to satisfy your geeky side. It’s okay, I want one, too.
What shirts am I talking about? Well, you really should buy them as a pair, but you pay for each one separately. They are about $17 a piece– which is not to bad considering that technology has been incorporated into the shirt. These 8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirts were created by ThinkGeek, and they feature six hearts lined up in a row on each shirt. Essentially, it is a “love meter.” The closer you are to your loved one, or whoever is wearing the other shirt, the more illuminated are the hearts! For instance, if you are far away, only two and a half of the hearts light up and when you are within hugging distance, all six of the hearts glow a steady red. Cute, huh?
How does it work? Well, for starters, the energy comes from three AAA batteries that are in a small pack that has been concealed in a small pocket inside of the shirt. What else is involved? Besides your and partner shirt wearer’s intense sparks of emotion, of course, a proximity based radio frequency transmission/detection system is used.
What’s also neat about these shirts is that the animated decal is removable so that makes washing the black cotton shirt extremely easy. If you are wondering how it is attached to the shirt, it is attached by hook and washers.
To add in to the fun, if you do not have a significant other or another loved one to share the beauty of this shirt with, you always can buy a transmitter. Now you can pretend that your loved one is nearby! Who knows, maybe you can use the shirt to strike up a conversation and find a new relationship!
