I’ve always loved the Desperate Measures Moving On design. No doubt. I have a few short sleeves, a longsleeve and maybe a crewneck somewhere. If this crewneck wasn’t navy blue, you know I’d add it to my collection. I hate Navy Blue! Like I said, big fan of the design — just a navy blue hater. If you are a navy blue lover (gag), head on over to bwer2809’s auction and grab yourself an excellent design.
One nitpick here. The seller states, “Never thought i’d get to see them, but they jumped on during This is Hardcore 2009. Awesome set, awesome band, awesome sweatshirt.” You know where this nitpick is going. That wasn’t Desperate Measures. Just like Sweet Pete singing at Edge Day 2009 was NOT In My Eyes. It was the singer of a band singing songs that were written by his old band with a bunch of great dudes. Same in that case as it is in this case. Both times were an enjoyable experience, but I wouldn’t consider it the actual band, you know? In My Eyes isn’t In My Eyes without AP or Luke … Just kidding, love you Neumann. Same goes with DM. You can’t have DM without Gene or Duff or Minny Stigma … (well, sort of) … You know? It shouldn’t tarnish that kids experience, but I’m just saying, it’s not really the same. Ryan DM backed by Dave Sausage and Drew & Kyle Of MOM is chill, but it’s not the same. Cool, but not the same.
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