ION Have the Energy to Pretend I Like You－Bold Expression Statement T-Shirt
No More Pretending
Wear it on coffee runs, casual Fridays, or low-key hangouts. It sits comfortably in everyday wardrobes and captures a wry, slightly sardonic mood that starts conversations without trying too hard.
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz) for breathability and soft handfeel
- Side seams and ribbed knit collar with shoulder tape for improved fit and shape retention
- Printed using DTF/DTG methods for crisp, detailed text; tear-away label to reduce irritation
- Retail crew-neck fit good for layering and casual styling; age: adults
- Ethically produced; blank sourced from Honduras; REACH certified; fabric blends available for heather/ash colors
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
the USA
3–5 Days
in 24hrs
- Bella Canvas 3001 — 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz
- Lightweight with side seams and shoulder tape
- Ribbed knit collar with tear-away label
- DTF/DTG printed
- FLA & Platinum WRAP certified
- Sizes S — 3X
- Machine wash cold
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry low
- Iron medium
- Do not dry clean
Print-on-demand — made to order. Ships in 3–5 business days. All sales final. Defective items replaced free within 30 days of delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'I don't have the energy to pretend I like you' mean?
A blunt bold declaration refusing to keep faking a friendly attitude toward someone.
Who is this t-shirt for?
For anyone who's done faking a friendly attitude they don't feel.
How do I style this t-shirt?
Layer it under an open flannel or jacket for a laid-back look, or wear it solo with joggers.
Is this based on real slang?
Our copy is grounded in real vernacular history, drawn from OG Randy's 'Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage,' so every phrase carries authentic roots.
Would this make a good gift?
A funny gift for anyone who's stopped faking it for the sake of appearances.
Every Statement Has a Cultural Source
Street Talk Designs is the only statement brand backed by its own hip-hop dictionary. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn NY, spent 15 years documenting the real language of the culture — every phrase, every expression, every declaration the streets created. Every design in this store is rooted in that same tradition.
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