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Unspoken Knowledge
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Description
Nobody had to teach us what the pencil was for. Somehow, we all just knew.
“You Had to Be There” is for the generation that knew a cassette tape could betray you at any moment—and that a No. 2 pencil was sometimes the only thing standing between you and losing your favorite song forever.
There was something strangely satisfying about winding that tape back in by hand, even if seeing a pile of it hanging out of the cassette first caused a very specific kind of panic. No tutorial required. Just patience, determination, and skills that are now completely useless.
Soft, nostalgic, and made for anyone who still knows exactly what to do when they see these two things together.
Some knowledge isn't taught. It's generational.
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."
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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.
