The Hick’s Quarterly List of Stuff That Doesn’t Suck – Q2 2023

This list is later than a boomer to new street slang as I’ve been outside touching grass and chasing more tail than a rabbit all summer.

Without any further delay, the internet’s only list of stuff that doesn’t suck is officially back! A few quick ground rules before we jump right in:

• No overpriced brand-name products that are the same quality as lower-priced ones – those suck.
• Basketball-related items get priority.
• No sponsored stuff.

1. Jordan Brand Socks

Is he really going to start this with socks!?

Yes, yes I am, for one simple reason:

Jordan brand socks are as durable as a kung-fu master’s crotch

Have a look at these bad boys

I have been the proud owner of these fading low-cut Jordan brand socks for the past 20 years!

That’s no typo, my mom copped these for me just as I was about to start eighth grade, and as you can probably tell by the pics, I have regularly been wearing them ever since.

In all this time, not a single hole has developed, just some inevitable erosion of the elastic and material.

I also have other Jordan brand products purchased years ago and I can confirm they are equally as well-constructed.

But before we give Nike all the credit, remember they only design and market the finished goods. It’s the factories Nike outsources manufacturing to and most importantly their workers who stitch the items who are the real MVPs.

2. Tyler Upchurch Limited Edition Prints

I originally came across Tyler’s work on IG because someone in my extended network shared it.

In this case, social media brought me an absolute gem instead of harlots showing me their ass cheeks and for that I am grateful🙏

Tyler’s prints are in a word – distinct. Have a look for yourself:

Each piece is either an original creation from the creative mind of the man himself or captures a historic moment in time, in its own unique way.

All prints come in one of two sizes on a smooth matte canvas and are individually numbered and signed by Tyler.

They can be purchased directly from his website.

3. BasketPong

Like to shoot hoops and drink beer?

Well, now you can do both at the same time without having to worry about hustling back on defense in a drunken stupor thanks to BasketPong.

Brought to us by some pretty creative hardcore alcoholics, the game is played just like traditional beer pong, except instead of tossing ping pong balls into a cup, you’re jump shooting them…into a cup.

The game is portable and comes replete with a carrying case that only weighs 12 pounds, so even a fiend can transport it, and a vertical backboard to practice your shooting fundamentals.

Apparently, we have a lot of basketball fans out there who are also heavy drinkers as Amazon is currently all sold out of the party game, but go ahead and add this to your list to be notified when it comes back in stock.

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