What Does "I Like New York As a Friend" Mean?

If you don't understand what the "I Like New York As a Friend" shirt is talking about, no problem. We'll explain it.

Maybe you're not a yankee. Maybe you have no idea what this shirt is referencing. If you don't know what the "I Only Like NY As a Friend" means, here's what's up.

The shirt is sort of a parody of an iconic design by a designer named Milton Glaser. It's not so common to see his logo these days but trust us - it's a famous symbol and has long been put on t-shirts. Here's the design:

Now, you know what it means and why there's a "I Like New York As a Friend" shirt.

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