It seems that AI is unable to distinguish between regular cab and crew cab pickups.

      Cameron E. Schmidt / Chevrolet

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      I’m convinced that the clothing industry has more waste than the recycling sector. Watch one documentary about it, and you'll likely feel just as repulsed. (This particular one changed my perspective.) The situation is alarming, as there are many more clothes—especially inexpensive t-shirts—than there are individuals to wear them. Budget retailers like TJ Maxx aren't helping, and adding to the problem, they are selling cheap AI-generated designs that tarnish the image of Chevrolet’s stunning GMT800 pickup.

      A fellow named Cameron E. Schmidt came across a graphic tee and shared it in a Chevy truck Facebook group I belong to. It features three pickups labeled “regular cab,” “extended cab,” and “crew cab.” The issue is, all of them have two doors, and the only distinction between each truck is the length of the bed. Come on, print shop! You need to do better than this!

      For what it's worth, the single-cab GMT800 Silverado was only offered with two bed choices. Cameron E. Schmidt

      I’m also quite sure that the captions below are AI-generated. Chevy has produced plenty of iconic advertising copy, and it’s hard to believe these blurbs originated from the same creative minds behind the “Like a Rock” campaign. At least they did get the model years right, as Chevy didn’t offer a crew-cab Silverado half-ton until 2004. I learned something new today!

      Schmidt isn’t the only one who’s noticed these poor-quality shirts, either. Another individual, Stephen Sutton, shared his findings in the GMT800s With Threatening Auras V2 group a few weeks back, and the earliest instance I can find was posted in that same group on June 22. Some shirts come in beige, while others are black, and they are being marketed as “officially licensed product” at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I’ve reached out to Chevy PR regarding this matter and will update this post with their reply.

      Honestly, this situation is more amusing than anything else. The only buyers are likely well-meaning family members who know their son/brother/uncle is a fan of Bowties, along with those who appreciate the humor. Supporting careless corporations is frustrating, but for anyone highly engaged online—including the GMT800 community—it might just be worth it.

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