Origin of the Specious Graphic Tee
Precision satire rendered in archival typography.
A wearable citation against unchecked power.
Printed to order. Ships in 3–5 business days.
Easy replacements for defects.
Welcome to the laboratory where bad ideas go to mutate.
The Origin of the Specious is a parody of progress gone sideways—where science is waved around like a prop, expertise is politicized, and consequences are treated as punchlines. Equal parts cartoon biology and cultural indictment, this design skewers the performance of “doing science” while actively undermining it.
The playful microbes, writhing tentacles, and glowing petri-dish chaos frame a familiar scene: confidence without comprehension, slogans without responsibility. The placard—“Make Smallpox Big Again”—doesn’t whisper. It screams. And that’s the point. When ignorance is amplified and public health becomes theater, satire stops being optional.
This piece is loud, irreverent, and intentionally uncomfortable.
It turns misinformation into a monster and asks the viewer to sit with what happens when spectacle replaces stewardship.
Wear it as a warning.
Wear it as a joke that isn’t actually funny.
Or keep it layered—revealed only when the conversation demands it.
The Origin of the Specious belongs to those who recognize that evolution doesn’t favor truth—unless people defend it.
Make. Good. Trouble. 🧬🧪🔥
Fabrication: Solid colors are made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton; Ash color is 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester; Heather colors are 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather are 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester.
Size guide
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| A) Length (cm) | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.3 | 83.8 | 85 | 88.8 | |
| B) Width (cm) | -0.2 | 91.4 | 101.6 | 111.8 | 122 | 132 | 142.2 | 152 | 162.6 |
| B) Half Chest (cm) | 45.7 | 50.8 | 55.9 | 61 | 66 | 71.1 | 76 | 81.3 |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| A) Length (inches) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33.5 | 35 | |
| B) Width (inches) | -0.1 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 59.8 | 64 |
| B) Half Chest (inches) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29.9 | 32 |
Care Instructions
| General | A top-choice garment known for its softness, durability, and compatibility with DTG printing, making it a favorite in both retail and promotional markets |
| Wash | Maintain the tee's quality by washing it in cold water, which helps preserve the fabric and the vibrancy of the print |
| Dry | Tumble dry on a low setting or hang dry to retain the shape and size of the tee post-wash |
| Store | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of the fabric and colors. |