Thou Shall Not Biteth The Hand That Feedeth It
Thou Shall Not Biteth The Hand That Feedeth It t-shirt — the loyalty commandment — gratitude with a permanent memory.
THOU SHALL NOT BITETH THE HAND THAT FEEDETH IT is the loyalty commandment — don't turn on the ones who fed you.
The old proverb gets the full King James treatment: biting the hand that feeds you is betrayal with extra steps, and this one outlaws it like scripture.
For the loyal one who never forgets who fed them.
Everybody remembers the come-up; few remember who funded it. This is for the one whose gratitude has a memory — the help got logged, and the loyalty is permanent.
Why it matters: disloyalty is the cheapest betrayal and the most common. This shirt is the code of the grateful — feed me once, and I'm solid for life.
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Garment details & care
T-Shirt — Bella+Canvas 3001
Product features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz) — soft, breathable wear
- Retail crew fit with ribbed knit collar and side seams for long-lasting shape
- Printed chest design with crisp DTF/DTG techniques for clear, vibrant detail
- Shoulder tape and tear-away label for added comfort and durability
- Ethically produced (REACH certified, responsible manufacturing, Honduras origin)
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 dry clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “thou shall not biteth the hand that feedeth it” mean?
It's the loyalty commandment: don't turn on the people who helped you — don't betray the ones who fed you. The old “don't bite the hand that feeds you” proverb gets full King James grammar (“thou shall not ___eth”), outlawing disloyalty like scripture.
Is this about money or loyalty?
Loyalty. “Fed” means helped, housed, believed in — whatever the come-up required. The commandment is about remembering who was there, not about the dollars.
What makes this a good gift?
For the loyal one — the friend whose gratitude has a memory. It's the gift that honors the rare trait: they never forget who fed them.
Where can I wear this?
Everyday wear, gatherings, the city — anywhere loyalty is the currency. Clean lane, goes anywhere.
How should I style this?
Solid and dependable: the fit should feel like the message — classic denim, clean sneakers, nothing disloyal about the look.
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