Blue Plate Special
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Description
Nothing built character quite like a tiny frozen dinner with three chicken nuggets and a brownie dangerously close to the corn.
“Hardened by Childhood” is for the generation that considered a blue plastic tray a legitimate dining experience. The portions were questionable, the compartments were more of a suggestion, and somehow getting one of these for dinner still felt like winning.
We didn’t need much. A few nuggets, something vaguely resembling mac and cheese, a little corn we probably ignored, and dessert included right there in the tray? Absolutely incredible. Never mind that the brownie somehow came out hard enough to survive another decade.
Soft, nostalgic, and made for anyone who remembers when dinner came with its own built-in dessert compartment.
We survived. The brownie probably did too.
Washing Instructions
Washing Your Shirt is No Laughing Matter
Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic. But we did make this shirt to be worn, loved, and lived in—and a little extra care will help keep it looking great for years to come.
Washing
- Wash in cold water. It’s gentler on the fabric and helps keep the colors looking their best.
- Turn it inside out before washing. This helps protect the graphic while it tumbles around with the rest of your laundry.
- Use a gentle detergent. Nothing fancy required—just something kind to your clothes.
- Wash separately the first time. It gives the shirt a little extra protection while the colors settle in.
- Tumble dry low. Your shirt will thank you.
Drying
- Skip the high heat. Too much heat can be rough on fabric and graphics.
- Tumble dry low. Nice and easy.
- Remove promptly. It helps minimize wrinkles and keeps your shirt looking its best.
A Few Things to Avoid
No bleach or harsh detergents. They can fade the color and wear down the graphic.
- Skip the fabric softener. It can affect the feel and finish of the fabric.
- Don't iron directly over the graphic. If you need to iron the shirt, turn it inside out first.
The Short Version
Cold water. Inside out. Gentle detergent. Low heat.
That's really all it takes.Take good care of your new favorite shirt, and hopefully it'll stick around long enough to become one of those shirts you refuse to get rid of—even when someone suggests it's "probably time."
Shipping & Returns
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Orders over $70 qualify for free shipping.
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MORE GOOD STUFF
SOME MEMORIES NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE
The things that made us laugh. The things that made us weird. The things we never stopped loving.
Life got a lot more complicated somewhere along the way. But sometimes all it takes is one ridiculous little reminder of the past to make things feel a little lighter again.
We laugh so we don’t cry.