Mom's Favorite Disappointment t-shirt by Artful Paws, throw-on tee for travelling home

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Throw-on tee for travelling home

Design: Mom's Favorite Disappointment

$16 $24

Mom's Favorite Disappointment is printed on soft, true-to-size cotton and built for everyday wear. The joke is short enough to land instantly, which is what makes it a good gift.

It suits festive dressers and gift exchangers in particular, and it makes an easy present around Christmas or Secret Santa. If you have been searching for a funny birthday t-shirt for holiday hosts, this is the sort of thing you are after: specific enough to feel personal, plain enough that they will actually wear it.

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Fabric, fit and sizing

The birthday design goes onto an everyday-weight blank rather than a fashion cut. It is printed on a mid-weight cotton blend, soft to wear but sturdy enough to hold its shape. The classic tee runs true to size with a regular fit. If you like room through the shoulders, size up once. Festive without being fussy, so it still works past December.

How it is made and shipped

The birthday shirt does not exist until someone orders it. Nothing is pre-printed. Your order is made when you place it, then shipped directly. Orders ship worldwide through TeePublic and carry a 30-day return policy, so a bad guess on size is fixable. Machine wash cold inside out and dry low. Simple care, long life.

Where it works

It works for a holiday gathering without committing to a full novelty jumper. It earns its place by being the thing you reach for before clogging someone else's toilet, or on the way to the toilet at your in-laws, rather than something saved for one day a year. If a shirt is not right, the birthday design travels well. The same design is available on hoodies, crewnecks, tank tops, mugs, stickers and phone cases, so it works as a small gift or a large one.

Common questions

Does the birthday design come in other colours?

Plenty of them. The birthday artwork is tested against dark and light blanks before it goes on sale.

Is this a good gift for festive dressers?

Good odds. Festive dressers tend to wear this sort of thing rather than shelve it.

How long does delivery take?

Print time is short, but it is not instant. Order about two weeks ahead if it is for a fixed date.

Is this only for Christmas?

The humour is seasonal but not dated, so it comes back out every year rather than being worn once.