New Shut Up and Smile? Fashion Statement Sends Message to Whiners

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) September 3, 2008 -- Shut Up and Smile? (www.shutupandsmile.com) is a stylishly humorous one-of-a-kind casual clothing line launched to offer clothing and accessories to men and women who are tired of listening to constant whining at school, work and home. Both retro and fashion-forward graphic designs are printed on high quality fabrics along with upbeat slogans poking fun at the nonstop complainers in the crowd.

Environmentally friendly Shut Up and Smile? clothes are beautiful, easy to wear, comfortable and practical, and appeal to all age groups. The concept for Shut Up and Smile? clothing was inspired by owner Bob Bills' own personal frustration. "I'd turn on the nightly news to hear an increasing number of helpless victim stories," he says. "No matter what the circumstances or situation, it seemed that it was always somebody else's fault. Nobody wanted to be accountable or take responsibility, so I took responsibility in my own creative way."

The outspoken but fun-loving and friendly Bills admits that he is on a mission to encourage chronic whiners to stop feeling sorry for themselves. "The Shut Up and Smile brand is an emotional outlet for individuals sometimes forced to suffer at the hands of chronic complainers." he says. "It also acts as a positive reminder that we can always swap the scowls for smiles."

Everyone deflects blame. As Bills explains, "Kids tell teachers that the dog ate the homework. The car dies so we blame the mechanic, or it rains during our vacation so it must be the travel agent's fault. We elect the wrong politicians and then blame the government for our problems."

Initial public reaction to the clothing has been enthusiastically supportive, and those who wear the Shut Up and Smile (www.shutupandsmile.com)? designs and slogans routinely receive kudos and "thumbs-up" signs from passersby and strangers of all ages. A group of healthcare professionals even invited the clothing line to participate in its upcoming annual conference. Apparently seeing the glass half full instead of half empty because someone else drank it is healthy, and health experts have known for centuries that laugher is the best medicine - whereas a negative attitude can lead to problems.

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