On the problem of getting clothes in a Wolfie size

Written by World Wide Wolfie on June 20th, 2006
Wolfie's sad old shirt

Wolfie's sad old shirt

Well, the new Wolves home shirt has arrived.  I really need a new shirt but I don’t know how to get one in my size.  You can see from the picture here that my own shirt isn’t in the best condition.  I could do my own, but I’m no good at needlework due to the tendency of the needle to stick into me.  I am also concerned that reproducing the shirt might be illegal.  I have therefore decided to write to the club to see how they can help me.  I thought you might be interested, so I’ve put a copy of my letter underneath.  I’ll let you know how it goes (UPDATE: here’s the response)

“Dear Wolves,
I am writing to you about the new home shirt.  I have a problem.  I currently have the old home shirt (and wear it all the time) but it is getting into very bad condition (you can read about this on my website www.worldwidewolfie.co.uk).  I really need a new one.  I thought I didn’t like the new one, but seeing Lee Naylor wearing it, now I do.  I would also like the new one as I think it would give me greater credibility when I go to matches (I think that without a new shirt, people will laugh at me).  Looking at the club shop online, however, I notice that you are not producing them in Wolfie sizes (my chest is 7 1/2 inches across).  I am happy to pay, but it seems that I cannot get a shirt in my size, not even for ready money.  I am concerned about the copyright infringement were I to produce my own.  I don’t know if you will be producing Wolfies next year, but I’m sure you’ll understand that it would not be appropriate for me to got one, strip him naked and discard him, just so I could get a shirt. You see my dilemma.  As a massive fan of the club, I am disappointed not to be able to get the shirt in my size (could this be an equal opportunities issue?).  Can you help me?  I eagerly await your response.
Yours faithfully,
Wolfie (WorldWide)”

 

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