Provocation Pins and Buttons
Description: A pixelated green text reads "Are you asciiing for trouble?". Below the text is a green stick figure with an angry expression and arms bent at the elbows, standing with its feet apart. The background is black.
Are you asciiing for trouble? Angry Stick Figure Pin
by christian king studio
$2.75 $3.25
Description: This clean, minimalist typographic design showcases the phrase **"IDK, IDC AND IDGAF"** rendered in a stylish, retro multiline font with soft beige or light brown tones against a plain white background. Arranged in three neatly stacked tiers with subtle horizontal accent lines framing the word "AND," the design delivers a cheeky, carefree message through a sophisticated and modern Art Deco-inspired aesthetic.
Description: In "provocateur," a word borrowed directly from French, one sees the English verb "provoke." Both "provoke" and "provocateur" derive from Latin provocare, meaning "to call forth." Why do we say "provocateur" for one who incites another to action, instead of simply "provoker"? Perhaps it's because of "agent provocateur," a term of French origin that literally means "provoking agent." Both "agent provocateur" and the shortened "provocateur" can refer to someone (such as an undercover police officer or a political operative) whose job is to incite people to break the law so that they can be arrested. A person who provokes trouble, causes dissension, or the like; agitator.
Description: Stop Explaining Yourself to People Who Misunderstand You on Purpose — A graphic design that reflects the frustration of internet trolls who intentionally misrepresent or bait others. The bold, uppercase black text “Stop Explaining Yourself to People Who Misunderstand You on Purpose “ on a solid background mirrors the stark, unyielding reality of such interactions. Its minimalist style emphasizes the core message: stop engaging with bad-faith actors. The design’s assertiveness parallels the act of drawing boundaries, refusing to let trolls dominate your mental space. By stripping away distractions, it embodies the clarity and strength needed to stand firm against online manipulation and provocation.
Stop Explaining Yourself to People Who Misunderstand You on Purpose Pin
by Puff Sumo
$2.75 $3.25
Description: Red Flags: Humans Cast in Omissions — A stark brushstroke quote—“Some people come into our lives to show us what to avoid”—floats like a warning flare in turbulent times. Against the backdrop of today’s unrest—economic boycotts, mass protests, and deepening political divides—it reads less like a personal reflection and more like a national reckoning. The image becomes a mirror held up to America’s present: a reminder that not every leader, policy, or cultural shift deserves our allegiance. In this climate, discernment isn’t just wisdom—it’s survival.
