MOAR CHARTS: This time DEAN!

[hells_half_acre]

Yesterday, I explored Sam's clothes purchasing habits, today, let's look at Dean's...

Now, the problem with Dean (one of the many, poor boy) is that he has VERY FEW CLOTHES. So, these pie charts are a bit ridiculous, because I am working with very small numbers.

But let's do it anyway!

Again, this is only an analysis of the "shirt" category of If Clothes Could Talk and does not include henleys. Also, for the purposes of these charts, denim is counted as blue/black. (I combined blue/black and green/beige, because those are colours that I have difficulty telling apart.)

We'll start off with our basis of S1:

As you can see, Dean keeps things pretty evenly distributed.

Let's see how traveling with Sam changes that:


Now what happens when Dean only has a year to live?

Apparently Dean's association between Plaid and Angst runs deep...

But don't worry Dean, you are saved! How will you celebrate?

That's more like it. As a fellow green-eyed person, I understand Dean's love for wearing green...


And a very fine shirt it was. I think you've made the point about liking green now, Dean.

What happens when Dean's been out of the game for a year?

Once again, evenly distributed, if you ignore the lack of new plaid.

So, what have we learned? If you want to buy Dean a shirt for Christmas, he'll obviously appreciate a green/beige shirt, but not necessarily need it.

Now, because Dean's wardrobe is so small, I also did a chart of the whole thing from S1-S6:

And there you have it.

I hope you enjoyed this journey into Dean's duffle...

Comments

[purple-carpets.livejournal.com]

I'm obviously sleep deprived, because the S5 chart had me giggling like crazy. I think I'll just ignore Dean's tastes and get him a new red plaid shirt anyway, because damn it, he looks good in it.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Hehehe, I'm glad you liked it. I giggled while making it.

I'm sure he would appreciate a new red plaid shirt. (I'm sure we ALL would appreciate it, because, damn, he does look good in it.) :)

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

OMG YES DO! The shirt he wears in HOME is my all-time favorite. And he actually looks *good* in red. As opposed to Sam...

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Awww...I like Sam's red shirts!

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

I'm OBSESSED with the shirt from HOME. Sorry. It's not that Sam looks bad in red... it's just that Dean's like.... looking into the sun. Or something.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Ah, The Red Plaid Shirt of Angst...it pretty much inspired this whole project - so I understand completely!

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

It doesn't help he's sexy as hell sin in it. And the angst just makes it even better.

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

Thank you for amusing me.

Also this? the problem with Dean (one of the many, poor boy)... is pretty much why I just want to hug and pet him to infinity.

And add me to the list of people who are entertained and reduced to giggling by the Season 5 chart.

Maybe Dean hates clothes shopping and leaves it up to Sam and only gets a new shirt when Sam stumbles across one that's a bit on the small side for him but looks like it could suit Dean. I especially love the correlation between plaid and angst. It's so true. I miss plaid on him. He looks all lost-little-boy and cuddly in plaid. But, yes, he does like his green.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed ;)

I also want to hug him and pet him to infinity...unfortunately, I think Jensen would feel uncomfortable about it. :P

I think Dean does the clothes shopping - shops for Sam first, then gets tied of shopping, and just grabs a couple of things at the last minute for himself.

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

Awwwww. JA would totally be uncomfortable with the hugs and petting and tucking into blankets. But I wasn't talking JA, I was talking Dean. :P

Hahahahaha. True. I can see him having no tolerance for clothes shopping and he's burned out by using himself as a unit of measurement for Sam's stuff and just grabs the bare necessities for himself. Like one shirt in an ENTIRE SEASON. Or he shops for Sam and then gives up and when Sam notices Dean's shirts are mauled beyond recognition, picks up a couple for his brother. Like for Christmas or birthdays along with underroos and wifebeaters.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

I know you were just talking Dean - but sadly, in our world, Dean does not exist outside of Jensen. So, obviously we need to find a way to crawl inside the TV and hug fictional characters.

Haha, yup, that's exactly how I see it happening. Dean spends all this time in the big/tall section making sure the shirts will fit Sam, and meanwhile there are holes in his elbows - and Sam is like "Thanks for all the new clothes! Where are yours?" and Dean is like "damn it! I forgot!" :P

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

But it still doesn't change the fact Dean needs a hug. :P And that should be our next project: crawl in the TV to hug fictional characters.

Actually I don't see Dean telling Sam he forgot as much as just shrugging and not-caring. And walking around with the holes in his elbows like some kind of abandoned orphan.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Actually I don't see Dean telling Sam he forgot as much as just shrugging and not-caring. And walking around with the holes in his elbows like some kind of abandoned orphan.

Haha, it's funny because it's sad and probably true.

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

In my head it is - Dean puts himself dead last every single time so why should clothes be any different. I think Dean treats clothes as a necessity rather than wearing it to look good. He's usually the one with the ripped jeans too. Or was in the earlier seasons. And he'd just get the good stuff for Sam and take whatever's left.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I totally agree - except for the fact that Dean wears a very different style to Sam, so it can't be a matter of taking what doesn't fit Sam...they are obviously clothes purchased FOR Dean. But, as you suggested, not necessarily BY Dean...it could be Sam picking up a shirt or two for Dean whenever he notices that Dean's got holes in his elbows.

[nwspaprtaxis.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much how it is in my head - that it's a definitely distinctive style. He just doesn't bother with himself and grabs the first thing his size his hand touches OR Sam picking up one or two things here and there when he notices Dean's looking like Oliver again.

[baruchan.livejournal.com]

LOL, I love how plaid is an indication of Angst in Winchester Land. (Also, I love that you do these pie charts. Statistics FTW!)

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I have a deep love for graphing information. I once got angry and decided to graph the level of respect I had for my father over time...I may or may not have problems ;)

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

I love that you do these charts (as well as the rest of the project). Poor S5 Dean with only the one new shirt. He must be constantly doing laundry.

It always cracks me up that whenever Sam takes off, he takes so little luggage. Maybe that's why he ends up buying new shirts. Their duffles must be like the Weasley's Anglia with all that space inside that you can't see.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Or maybe he doesn't constantly do laundry and just smells...or does the old shower-with-your-clothes trick. (Or am I the only one who does that when I read "hand wash only"?)

Sam taking off with his laptop and tiny little backpack always makes me laugh. I figure they must have storage units all over the country JUST for Sam's clothes. :P

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

I always shudder to think what those duffles and the car must smell like. There aren't enough of those pine tree scent things in the world. And how do they keep their suits looking pressed? I want a scene with them ironing shirts in the motel before they head out to interview a victim. I somehow figure Dean can probably iron. I can't picture Sam being too coordinated with it...tiny iron, too low ironing board. (I hate ironing...shirts most of all.)

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I know. Thank goodness we don't have smell-o-vision with this show :P

I'd LOVE an ironing scene! I agree about it probably being Dean who irons. In university, I used to "iron" by planning ahead and laying the shirt flat on the floor and stacking all my text-books and librar books on top of it and then leaving it for a day or two. You can't really do that while you're driving around the country though - so they MUST iron...or go to a dry-cleaners just before and ask for an emergency press.

[la-mariane.livejournal.com]

I need a fic where Dean and Sam iron their clothes now. Just so you know, I'm blaming you.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you will have to write it!! I don't think I've ever seen an ironing-fic before.

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

Ironing by the book - you're a genius. :-) I wonder what my family would think if I tried that. I'm sure we have some encyclopedias around here somewhere....

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

I'm an expert at making do with what I have ;)

[katsheswims.livejournal.com]

I just love you.

Dean is adorable.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

*blushes*

Dean is VERY adorable.

[mattheal.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking that Dean needs some diversity in his life. Looks damn good in green though so can't fault him for that!

You have to have so much patience to go through the episodes and catalog everything so well!!!

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind if Dean got a little more diverse. It's REALLY hard to tell all those green shirts apart! :P

I enjoy doing this - I'm not sure what that says about me, but I've always really enjoyed doing things that require a lot of patience.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

This is priceless.

ONE new shirt for Dean in the whole of season 5?!? Oh Dean...

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

I know! Oh Dean...

Glad you enjoyed ;)

[sandymg.livejournal.com]

You rock. Seriously. This is telling in so many ways. Not sure I know what they are. But it's telling.

Don't stop. I love to be able to proudly say I belong to the *best* fanhood ever!

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Haha, don't worry, I won't stop. I have far too much fun with this!

:)

[msninacat.livejournal.com]

The Plaid = ANGST is the best discovery ever. LOL Great charts!

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

I never know what mysteries these projects are going to unravel ;)

Thanks!

[risenshine22.livejournal.com]

I love the plaid and the red shirts! Of course green fits Dean very well, although there are only a couple of episodes in which you can see his real eye color! I love doing those screen cap quiz and it feels like Dean always wears one of his green shirts at one point in every episode - I know he's not, but if feels this way.
So, demons can apparate complete with clothes on, angels too - maybe the Winchester have found a way to have suits and shirts apparate?? ok, just being silly here...

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Haha, maybe, who knows :P

Those guess the screencap things are pretty much impossible for me. I can sometimes get them if it's Sam, or especially if it's Sam and I can recognize the shirt/jacket combo, but I can NEVER guess the Dean ones - to me, Dean always looks the same (sexy!)

Haha, maybe after I get my "clothes by episode" entries finished, I'll be able to tell you if there are any episodes in which Dean does not wear a green shirt - but right now, it really doesn't feel like it.

[mymuseandi.livejournal.com]

LOL at the S5 pie chart. That's hilarious, with an underlying AWWWWWWW, and I want to ruffle his hair, and but him more varied shirts. And wooly socks :p

Digressing a little, I wonder if he has any other color blazer other than black, though. Just because :)

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

He does. I know I haven't catelogued them - but he had a tweedish one in the early seasons (which he may still have) and these days he has both black and blue (unless my eyes deceive me.) Where he keeps these finely pressed blazers, I have no idea. ;)

[mekina.livejournal.com]

Aww! Oh, Dean, just one new shirt in S5? That's...strangely adorable. And it makes me want to hug him.

Have I mentioned how awesome you are for doing all these charts and cataloging and listing and everything? Because, yeah, you're totally awesome.

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I think Dean got a new Jacket or something too that season...but yeah...just the one shirt...poor boy. :P

[mekina.livejournal.com]

Still, though, just one shirt. X) I never got the feeling he really cared about what he wore anyway. I think if it's comfortable and he can hunt in it it will do.

[marlowe78.livejournal.com]

Haha, this is soo cool! I love how people can spend their time doing weird and apparently useless stuff. That's how the really Big Scientific Findings came to pass....

Thanks for being a well of useless but hopelessly entertaining information!

[hells-half-acre.livejournal.com]

"That's the nicest thing anyone's every said to me" Hahaha

You're welcome. I shall continue to provide useless, but entertaining, information in the future. ;)