The History behind SWINE MANUFACTURING & WORLD DOMINATION ...At least... As we see it.

Well Shit! I don't know exactly where to start or where it all went wrong... Let's just start at the begining, I suppose. There's just so much history behind the scenes of SWINE MANUFACTURING & WORLD DOMINATION that it's just hard to wrap my arms around it all. Hell, much of it I couldn't even assume to rememeber, given the mass quantities of beer consumed, bones broken, jail time served, and women insulted.

A lot of what has transpired over the history of SWINE MANUFACTURING & WORLD DOMINATION has been somewhat chaotic and disoriented. In fact I'd have to say that a great deal of it should not be printed here due to the probable pornographic and/or criminal overtones and/or situations, but please take a few minutes to discover some previously "untold" highlights of our dubious history.*

Going back any further than this would just be unhealthly. We'll start here...

1992 Inland Surf & Sport opens! Myself and a couple other over zealous and greedy friends open a surf/skate shop approximately 135,207 miles from the nearest ocean. Surprisingly, things do not go well.

1992, During one final, yet memorable and desperate plea for attention we:

1993 Still stunned by the lack of surfer clones so far inland, Inland Surf & Sport closes it's doors. Beers consumed while "working": 2 many to count. Hot chicks met and / or offended: 1,157.5. Lessons learned: None.

1994 In a weak, feeble effort to win back the attention of the bikini clad girls, "Swine" is born. It works! Never before has there been a more appropriate or more true branding. Initially the only product that "Swine" manufactures is weightlifting gloves, made out of, well, PIG leather. A new industry phenomena is discovered... fitness girls! Cheers to you Marla Duncan!

1995 Another industry phenomena is discovered... NO hip, reasonable, or functional clothing exist on the entire friggin' planet that exudes an attitude that would be considered proper, aggressive attire in the gym! Bright colors and spandex EVERYwhere! (note* to this day, I still see people wearing this shit in the gym)

1996 In a drunken frenzy, the name "Swine" is expanded and trademarked as... "Swine Manufacturing & World Domination." One new t-shirt logo is presented to the "underground" world. Hardcore bodybuilding and powerlifting freaks rejoice.

1997 "Swine" discovers amazing thing called the internet. Maybe you've heard of it?

1998 After imitating one of the Three Stooges in a failed bench press attempt, I injure my left wrist. Why would you care? Because of this stupid act induced by trying to impress one of the previously mentioned fitness girls, I was forced to create some sort of "support." You see... there were none in existence at the time. If I wanted to lift, (and I did) I needed support for my wrist. This brought about the creation of the rather simple, yet genius wrist support design that has since become legendary!

1999 Wrist support product explodes onto the previously mentioned internet thingy. "Swine" clones once again rejoice!

2000 Entering the new century, incredible growth continues! No longer just an "underground" cult following. Distribution outlets created in Europe, Canada, and even China. The internet thingy is a real boost!

2001 No longer a side project or hobby. Full attention is deserved but not given to "Swine." Demand is huge! Supply is not as impressive. Appears to be time to "grow up." Potential of "Swine" in the "extreme" sports industry is realized.

2002 To date, no dollars spent on advertising... ALL attention due to simple "word of mouth" trick. "Swine" expands into the extreme sports arena. Closed fist, combat fighting, and freestyle motocross added to Swine propaganda list entitled "things to do that seemed like a good idea at the time."

2003 In a pathetic attempt to absolutely "control" every aspect concering our little Swine Empire and the amazing growth achieved... ALL is virtually lost forever.

2004 Somehow managed to save Swine from calapsing into obscurity. Many old friends and followers stand firm and show their support. Swine is reborn... yet again... and again flurishes as a sort of underground cult phenomena. By the end of 2004 great things are once again expected and opportunities come knockin'.

2005 Still with a loyal following Swine continues to grow. That whole "world domination" thing is starting to take shape... stay tuned.

2006 - 2007 Tooo busy to update this page...

*Editor's note: What "Swine Manufacturing & World Domination" means... at least to us. It represents a philosophy of life that is direct, bold, and honest. It stands for fearlessness and a willingness to take chances. It represents doing what it takes to get the job done. It means wasting little time on fools or foolish things that want to keep you from your goals. It means treating people the way you want to be treated. Above all, it represents doing what you feel is best and not worrying about who you're going to piss off.

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