MBiBtYB

Description: According to the MBiBtYB dictionary, WTF? stands for "What the Dickens?". I guess the F must be a typo, kids. Honestly, can't people spell these days?

Description: You love badminton, you play badminton, you love playing badminton. You want some badminton-themed goodies, but you're tired of the usual sports brands. What you need is something that says badminton. Something that says "I play badminton". Something, in fact, like this...

Description: You have to have a cool logo. Of course you do. Everyone has to have a cool logo. It's the most important thing there is. Doesn't really matter which cool logo, just so long as it's a cool cool logo. So, uh... insert one here. :-P

Description: Hey, average is nothing to be ashamed of! Average is just fine. Average is - well, it's not exactly good, but it certainly isn't bad! If great is a big ask and excellent's hard work, if outstanding just stands out too much and extraordinary is frankly unlikely, then let's just stick with average. After all, that's where all the normal people hang out.

Description: Is it a traditionally-styled, manually-operated, single-user soil-moving implement? No. It's a ******* SPADE! But I bet you know a few people who can't call a spade a spade, don't you? Plain English is too plain for them. So, buy this t-shirt, wear this t-shirt, and then you only have to point to make your point. We think that's nice and clear - as it should be!

Description: What can we say about this design? When we came up with the idea it tickled us, but we weren't sure. After all, it didn't really seem to make sense. But then we thought, what the heck? Art doesn't make sense. Humour doesn't make sense. Quantum physics sure as heck doesn't make sense. Under the circumstances, perhaps we're expecting too much from this little feller. So here he is. We hope you like him...

Description: Here at MBiBtYB, we don't just love cool t-shirts. We love music as well! We've noticed there's a real shortage of designs for musicians to show off what they love doing. So here's a shirt for all you trombonists: 208 bars of rest, with the slogan "bone idle". So now you can draw attention to your music credentials, even when you're "resting".

Description: I bet you thought that, here at MBiBtYB, we were too cool to do a Christmas jumper? Well, to be honest, so did we. But then we got to thinking about how much some of you love a Christmas jumper, and we changed our minds. So here it is – hand-knitted from pure Norwegian reindeer wool, with a twist of our trademark deadpan humour. Compliments of the season!

Description: Following on from the success of our "Normal" design, we thought there might be an appetite for something slightly less demanding. So, if normal seems like too high a bar to aim for, try this instead. Because nearly normal is nearly as good... right?

Description: Someone's probably said this before but hey... we couldn't leave all you pianists with no t-shirt of your own. If piano is YOUR forte, laugh along with all your sophisticated musician pals at this sharp (ahem) muso pun.

Description: Never underestimate the power of Stupid, for Stupid is both creative and persistent. Stupid comes in many forms, but it's not to be taken lightly. If you think something's foolproof, you're underestimating fools: they'll try something you would never dream of, and they'll keep right on trying even when it's obviously making things worse. All you can do is keep reminding yourself: Never Underestimate the Power of Stupid!

Description: Yes, so are we - laughing our silly little heads off. But why is it not "LMHO", then? Apparently, back in the olden days when the internet was first invented, there was a worry that "LMHO" would get confused with "IMHO" - which, as everyone knows, means "In My Humble Opinion". Lower-case "L" and upper-case "I" can look the same in some fonts, so the standards people got involved and decreed that "IMHO" got there first, and "LMHO" would have to change. Why they chose the "A", nobody knows - according to rumour, it stands for "Laughing My ANSI-standard head Off". Honestly, what are they like...

Description: The MBiBtYB dictionary explains the meaning of "CBA" as "Can't Be Bothered". Yeah, we know that Bothered doesn't start with an "A". It's a mystery to us, too... (Incidentally, this design is also available in white for dark-coloured shirts.)

Description: Here's one for the trombonists... What can we say, except that every 'bonehead should surely have one of these in their wardrobe? :-)

Description: Nobody's perfect... not even me. The perfect gift for the know-it-all in your life, or that person who spends rather too long wherever there's a mirror... Alternatively, it's also perfect for you: the sensible, down-to-earth sort who knows your own limitations, but is still playful enough to make a joke of it. If you prefer it on a white or pale background, we offer a navy version of the same design. Because we like you to look, y'know... perfect. (Or close as.)

Description: Nobody's perfect... not even me. The perfect gift for the know-it-all in your life, or that person who spends rather too long wherever there's a mirror... Alternatively, it's also perfect for you: the sensible, down-to-earth sort who knows your own limitations, but is still playful enough to make a joke of it. If you prefer it on a more colourful background, or on black, we offer a white version of the same design. Because we like you to look, y'know... perfect. (Or close as.)

Description: Isn't this what it's all about? All those branded clothes, what are they saying with their logos? We have a suspicion that all they're saying is "Look at me! I wear a cool brand!" So why not cut out the actual brand name and skip straight to the chase? Whether you want to out-cool your mates, or just take a satirical swipe at the whole business, our original t-shirt is the one to wear... if you dare!

Description: Would Like To Meet... My ideal partner. Tall... dark... attractive... rich... generous... sweet... For evenings in, picnics, coffee dates... anything, really. Nom nom nom :-)

Description: Tuba players... whether you're Eb or Bb, we know you have a hard life. Never getting to play the melody... having to hire a van when you want to move your instrument from one side of the hall to the other... overburdened and underappreciated. Well, at least here's a snazzy t-shirt for you! Tubists, we salute you because you are truly ALL ABOUT THAT BASS!

Description: Funcdose. Of course, everyone needs a dose of func, right? Confused? Exactly. Or rather, exactly not. If you see what I mean. If you don't see what I mean, try following the arrows... Rearrange the letters... If you like it, wear it. If you still can't get it, just meditate for a while on how confused you are. We promise, it will come to you!

Description: But... if it really *is* untrue, then saying it's untrue is true. Which means the statement is actually true. Which means that saying it's untrue is a lie. So it's actually untrue... Some people love these kind of word games. If you're one of us - I mean, them - then BUY THIS T-SHIRT! If you're not, then don't. Simple, no?

Description: Your dad can probably remember when it was all about who had the smallest phone. Your grandma can probably remember when everyone had the same phone - and it had a dial on the front and a curly cable! Seems like these days, it's all about who's got the biggest phone. So, get straight down to business: if you've got the inches, let everyone know. Here's the shirt to flaunt your screen size and finally settle that argument...

Description: Acronyms everywhere, they're driving us mad! To Hell with them! Chuck 'em in the pit! Trouble is, they've got everywhere and they've infested everything. It's going to be the devil's own job to weed them all out. Well, at least make a start by rocking this attention-grabbing design. Do it for our children and our children's children... do it for the sake of humanity.

Description: Never underestimate the power of Stupid, for Stupid is both creative and persistent. Stupid comes in many forms, but it's not to be taken lightly. If you think something's foolproof, you're underestimating fools: they'll try something you would never dream of, and they'll keep right on trying even when it's obviously making things worse. All you can do is keep reminding yourself: Never Underestimate the Power of Stupid!

Description: What's smarter than chic? What outshines mere elegance? For those in the know, the answer is SHELEGANCE. If you've got it, you owe it to the world to share it! Available now in your choice of precious pink or gorgeous gold, show off your awesomeness!

Description: You're so cool you're beyond cool. In fact, you're beyond even that. If you were any cooler, people would be using you to keep their fish fingers fresh. You and cool go way back to the days before cool was even a thing. You probably ought to let people know, right? Just in case they think they're as cool as you...

Description: Who's to say what normal really is, right? (Well, maybe Gauss, but besides him?) ((Well, there's a formula too, but that's not the point.)) Anyway, assert your right to be normal with this cool, geek-chic print! For pale t-shirts, look for our alternative version...

Description: How do you feel about your job? No reason, just wondering... This t-shirt features an attractive abstract design in lines and circles which does not - repeat, absolutely DOES NOT - include a hidden message to your boss. It's not your fault if other people think they see letters among the lines... Designed to look great on a navy blue background, but feel free to experiment with other colours. It's your life.

Description: Did it ever occur to you that brands were used for marking slaves and cattle - and maybe criminals? Funny how, nowadays, we pay to wear a brand on our clothes, don't you think? Not quite the same, of course - no one's coming at you with a red-hot branding iron in the sportswear department, thank goodness - but still... Makes you think, doesn't it?

Description: Meh. Sometimes you just don't want to talk about it. Or anything. That's when you need this t-shirt. Problem solved. Just don't expect anyone to ask where you got it from...

Description: The MbiBtYB dictionary explains the meaning of "CBA": "Can't Be Bothered". Yeah, we know that Bothered doesn't start with an "A". It's a mystery to us, too...

Description: Surely this is what EVERYONE is looking for? Well, maybe not everyone... but surely everyone who plays the cello. Or loves a certain big R&B hit from 1984. Or appreciates a cracking good visual pun. And that's got to be NEARLY everyone, right? Incidentally, this design really only works well on pale backgrounds because of the colouring of the text. If you prefer a black t-shirt, there's a separate version for that. Cello goths - we've got your back!

Description: You know what they say - If a job's worth doing, it'll still be worth doing tomorrow. And if it's not worth doing tomorrow, you'll have saved yourself the bother. Some call it procrastination - others call it "just in time" prioritisation. If you're the mañana kind - or you know someone else who is - treat yourself (or them) to this t-shirt. Just don't put it off!

Description: Who doesn't love Uranus? Surely the coolest of the planets with its beautiful rings and its fabulous name. There's no double meaning here at all... honest.

Description: Ever noticed how some people like to wear university sweatshirts? And often, it's not even a university they've been to! What's that all about? Well, here's one that you can wear in good faith – it's the university of life, and you're a graduate! (By the way, if you didn't study Latin at the University of Life - and a surprising number of people didn't - that fancy motto just means "understanding comes from experience".)

Description: Yes, so are we - laughing our silly little heads off. But why is it not "LMHO", then? Apparently, back in the olden days when the internet was first invented, there was a worry that "LMHO" would get confused with "IMHO" - which, as everyone knows, means "In My Humble Opinion". Lower-case "L" and upper-case "I" can look the same in some fonts, so the standards people got involved and decreed that "IMHO" got there first, and "LMHO" would have to change. Why they chose the "A", nobody knows - according to rumour, it stands for "Laughing My ANSI-standard head Off". Honestly, what are they like...