State Motto Shorts
Description: Popularly known as "The Show Me State", Missouri actually has no official state nickname. There are many stories as to where the phrase came from, but the one circulated the most comes from a speech by Congressman Willard Vandiver in 1899, who said, "I come from a state that raises corn and cotton, cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I'm from Missouri, and you have got to show me." This is in keeping with the saying "I'm from Missouri" which means "I'm skeptical of the matter and not easily convinced." I'm a Missourian through and through. A skeptic about everything from UFOs to Bigfoot to the Paranormal. If you want me to believe in something, you're going to have to show me, first ...
Description: A vintage Florida-inspired design celebrating sunshine, palm trees, and approximately forty million mosquitoes. Featuring a retro Sunshine State graphic, oversized mosquito, and the questionable claim that “Forty Million Mosquitos Can’t Be Wrong.” Perfect for Florida locals, visitors, snowbirds, and anyone who knows the unofficial state bird has six legs and bites.
Description: Celebrate Hawaii state pride with the Hawaiian Islands, 1959 statehood year, and the state motto Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono. This island heritage design speaks to kamaaina, Hawaii residents, former residents, travelers, and anyone connected to the Aloha State. A meaningful expression of Hawaiian identity, island roots, and lasting aloha for Hawaii.
