There’s something healing—spiritual even—about putting your passive-aggressive thoughts, unfiltered humor, or unhinged genius on a T-shirt. Custom printed T-shirts are the modern therapy we didn’t know we needed. Why spend $150 on a therapist when I can wear a shirt that says, “Mentally ill but still chill” and get knowing nods from strangers at Trader Joe’s?
T-shirts let me say what I really mean without the risk of confrontation. Want to tell your boss you’re quitting? Try a shirt that says, “Currently out of office mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.” Want your ex to know you’re thriving? Rock one that says, “I dodged a bullet and found Wi-Fi.” It’s like Twitter, but for your torso—and you won’t get shadowbanned (unless it’s really spicy).
Honestly, I love custom shirts so much, I might start printing my daily schedule on them just to avoid small talk. Monday: “Tired. Still trying. Bring snacks.” Tuesday: “I don’t know what I’m doing either.” Wednesday: “I peaked in 2016.” No one asks questions when your chest already has the answers.
