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The Zanta T-Shirt

Posted by Tim / December 11, 2007

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Update: We are no longer accepting orders for this t-shirt. All t-shirts can be picked up at Article 8 starting Saturday, December 22nd. Thanks to all of you who placed an order!

Since it keeps snowing and the calendar keeps moving we can no longer deny the holiday season is upon us. And what better way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays then with our very own t-shirt, commemorating Toronto's favourite holiday hero.

We're printing a limited run of these t-shirts and giving all proceeds to a local charity. They're only available via pre-order starting right now! Orders will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST this Sunday December 16th.

Keep reading for more details.

Here's what you'll want to know before you place an order:

1. All t-shirts will be printed on American Apparel t's (Men's and Women's).
2. You have a range of colours and sizes to choose from. (See order form below)
3. A shirts cost only $22, including taxes.
4. All orders are processed via Paypal (you don't need to have a Paypal account. Paypal accepts all major credit cards)
5. All sales are pick-up only. You can pick up your order during regular business hours starting on December 22nd at Article 8, 714 College Street.
6. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sorry.
7. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Please post a comment below if you would like to suggest a charity. Our editorial team will review all suggestions and then announce on this site which charity will receive the funds.

Update: We are no longer accepting orders for this t-shirt. All t-shirts can be picked up at Article 8 starting Saturday, December 22nd. Thanks to all of you who placed an order!

Discussion

28 Comments

selassie / December 11, 2007 at 01:49 pm
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Holy hell! This is the greatest thing I've ever seen.
Yes! Yes! Yes!
A.R. / December 11, 2007 at 02:07 pm
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So does this have anything to do with the street personality?
rotenblog / December 11, 2007 at 03:27 pm
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A.R.: the faithful know there is but one true zanta. to speak his name is to know thee many pushups.
Paul / December 11, 2007 at 04:26 pm
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Yay! Let's profit by "celebrating" the brain-damaged!

Can you do one for the toothless crack addict who wanders the subway asking for change? Perhaps if he put on a silly hat and gave himself a wacky name?
Paul / December 11, 2007 at 04:29 pm
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Okay, I snarked a little too soon, didn't notice proceeds were being donated to charity --- but I still think this is in poor taste.
Eva / December 11, 2007 at 04:58 pm
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So this is a T-shirt celebrating a shirtless guy?
Hipsters, get in line: this is the most ironic shirt ever!
Hamish Grant / December 11, 2007 at 05:32 pm
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we should send a box of these to CityTV. I'm ordering one!
Chris Orbz / December 11, 2007 at 05:50 pm
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Paul, have you ever tried talking to David Zancai? He's awfully eccentric but I wouldn't call him brain-damaged or crazy. I wonder if he'll get to see these, I think he'd like them.
Matt / December 11, 2007 at 07:10 pm
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And there SHOULD be a shirt for the gummy crackhead guy in the subway. He's as much a part of our community as anybody who works at City.
Sameer Vasta / December 11, 2007 at 09:33 pm
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May I just say that Eva's comment was the funniest thing I've read on the web today.
A.R. / December 11, 2007 at 09:50 pm
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See, by not mentioning him, I thought that these could be festive shirts with a "z" for zing (a long shot admittedly).
no name given / December 12, 2007 at 11:05 am
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actually, dave zancai is brain damaged. There is a lot of things you don't know about the guy. Sadly enough, it's not that much of a 'personality', and very close to the real thing. It actually angers me that a portion of the EI that I pay go to him (yes, he is on disability and has been collecting cheques for years).

Hell, you should of saw him before he got the hat and spoke to crowds of people waiting for the bus.
Laura / December 12, 2007 at 01:32 pm
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No Name- you claim he has brain damage and then say you're angry he gets disability payments? You sound like a winner.

I think the T-shirts are cool, and I bet Zanta would love them too. He would probably even break his no-shirt rule to wear one!
Chris / December 12, 2007 at 06:06 pm
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ohh common guys... that guy's a friggin psycho. my best friends used to live right above his apt, he's a horrible mean human being who should never have become a father, let alone made any more famous
roger / December 12, 2007 at 10:00 pm
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Chris, stop being a Grinch! He's part of what makes Toronto a fun place to live. I always look forward to my next Zanta sighting.
no name given / December 13, 2007 at 07:54 pm
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wow, thanks for editing my comment like that. I'm one of the people that Laura is referring to. He made life hell. Which is why I'm not leaving my name.
filmfat / December 14, 2007 at 10:20 am
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Not that this should be taken as gospel, but his wikipedia claims his injuries are physical and not brain related.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanta

Unless his time in a coma resulted in brain damage...doubtful with the wonders of oxygen masks
CA / December 14, 2007 at 07:42 pm
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Someone told me that Zanta moved to Brampton and no longer lives in Toronto. I haven't seen him months (and I live and work downtown) Does anyone know if this is true or not?
Danielle / December 15, 2007 at 07:38 pm
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So what do we leave Zanta for Christmas, cookies or protein powder?
Jerrold / December 15, 2007 at 08:26 pm
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^^^LOL
Corinne / December 16, 2007 at 12:34 pm
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Not sure if this is place to do it but I would like to nominate Houses Opening Today Toronto as the designated charity. I sent an email with more details but thought it would be a good fit as many of our tenants have mental health issues.
Holy Crap / January 6, 2008 at 11:14 pm
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Zanta is a blight on this city. He is a drugged out very aggresive moron who deserves to be locked up or in an insane asylum.
Brandon / February 4, 2008 at 06:15 pm
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Talk to him when he's not in character,
you'll find out he isn't a fucked up guy at all.
He's actually really nice.
Brandon / February 4, 2008 at 06:16 pm
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And he doesn't have brain damage, you twats.
Alexandre Therrien / August 13, 2008 at 07:00 pm
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Hey I'd like to get in touch with Zanta for a gig which I will promote he would be part of it. It will be very entertaining.

However Zanta's email he had written on his chest does not work. (zantahohoho@yahoo.ca or zantahohoho@yahoo.com)

How can I get in touch with that guy?

Best:

Alex
Jengman replying to a comment from Alexandre Therrien / December 17, 2008 at 12:12 am
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Did you ever find Zanta I am trying to get a hold of him as well
Chris Orbz / December 17, 2008 at 12:48 am
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The last time I saw him he was in disguise at Dundas Square during TIFF. He used a lack of a hat combined with a t-shirt to manage to make his way to the front of the crowd for a flex and a few pushups.

I wonder if D. Zancai is in a phonebook anywhere?
Chris Orbz replying to a comment from Jengman / December 20, 2008 at 09:54 pm
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Zanta seems to be working on a blogTV channel.
Twice now I got on the 89 Weston bus to head to Keele Station and noticed someone had written something in the dust on the bus windows... "Jesus Blogtv Com" and "F*** The Police" were there both times, but the first time I thought nothing of it. The second time, however, one window just had a "Yes Yes Yes" and I started to think of the times I'd encountered Zanta riding the Weston bus. I did some searching on blogTV.com and sure enough there are multiple accounts of the form "ZANTAAISOMG-JESUSCHRISTYESYESYES" and "JESUSCHRISTITSZANTAYESYESYES"... although none seem to have any videos. Maybe I just didn't dig enough to find the right one, maybe Zanta's DIY internet television debut is still forthcoming, but anyway that's the most recent thing I've heard of from him.

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