"ruined" might be a bit harsh. I mean you're still here right? I like the way you've used the space and your use of proportions and placement. I'd tend to agree that I find emoticons a little annoying though.
Terribly random placement. I know that was your point, but you gotta make them prettier for a shirt...maybe using different colors and draping them over the tee like the Matrix vertical numbers?
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