I'm From That Fake It Til You Make It Era - Funny Growing Up Tee
Confidence First, Skills Later
Confidence showed up long before the actual skill did, and nobody seemed to mind the gap.
This phrase claims bluffing as a life stage, honestly, that era taught the posture before it taught the substance.
It's a claim made with nostalgic humor, for anyone raised to project confidence before the skills caught up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'I'm from that fake it til you make it era' mean?
A nostalgic upbringing statement about learning to project confidence before the competence caught up.
Who is this t-shirt for?
For anyone raised to project confidence before the skills caught up.
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 nostalgic gift for anyone who learned to bluff their way to becoming the real thing.
Every Statement Has a Cultural Source
Street Talk Designs is rooted in documented hip-hop and urban street language. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn, spent years documenting the language of the culture in Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage. Some designs use documented slang; others draw from the broader cultural territory of humor, family, faith, personality, and everyday expression.
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