True story: we were once mildly assaulted by a glassy-eyed, mulleted goon for the alleged crime of being a “skater”. We found this unfair, because we’ve never been able to stay upright on a moving skateboard any further than a first down. Also, the guy was bigger than us. Much as we love today’s shirt, we don’t recommend wearing it if you live somewhere where similar anti-skater prejudices might jeopardize your health. Like, say, 1989.

This shirt was designed by: Justin Visnesky currently works as a graphic designer at the Missouri Botanical Garden and his photographic work is represented by the Ellen Curlee Gallery, both in St. Louis, Missouri. When he’s not working, being a dad and husband, photo-blogging, or taking out the trash, he likes to pretend he can still ride a skateboard. We just hope he wears a little protective mini-helmet on his shutter-clicking finger.

Wear this shirt: if you miss the dayglo board-riding Ocean Pacific aesthetic.

Don’t wear this shirt: if you’re a poseur.

This shirt tells the world: “See? Weirdos can be athletic, too.”

We call this color: Scabby Knee.

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