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Charles Dickens T-Shirt | Great Expectations Questionable Motivation Shirt | Funny Book Lover Tee | English Teacher Gift | Literary Author Shirt
Not sold in stores — because the expectations may be great, but the motivation is still loading.
This witty literary graphic tee features a cool, sunglasses-wearing Charles Dickens with a vintage pocket watch alongside the painfully relatable phrase: “Great Expectations. Questionable Motivation.” Perfect for English teachers, librarians, bookworms, procrastinators, classic literature fans, and anyone who starts the day with ambitious plans and sees where things go from there.
Whether you're teaching Great Expectations, grading a stack of papers you’ve been avoiding, browsing your favorite bookstore, tackling an ambitious TBR pile, or simply trying to meet everyone’s expectations with a questionable amount of motivation, this shirt brings a little literary humor to everyday life.
Equal parts clever, sarcastic, classic, and relatable, this design gives Charles Dickens a modern attitude while putting a hilarious spin on one of his most famous titles.
Perfect for:• English & ELA teachers
• Librarians & media specialists
• Book lovers & avid readers
• Charles Dickens fans
• Great Expectations fans
• Classic literature lovers
• Literature students & English majors
• Teachers during grading season
• Writers & creative procrastinators
• Book clubs & reading groups
• Back-to-school gifts
• Teacher appreciation gifts
• Literary humor lovers
• Chronic procrastinators
• Anyone with a long to-do list and very ambitious intentions
Printed on the Bella Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, this shirt is exceptionally soft, lightweight, and designed for all-day comfort. Its modern retail fit makes it perfect for the classroom, library, bookstore trips, casual weekends, grading days, or staring thoughtfully at everything you absolutely intended to accomplish today.
Because the expectations are great. The motivation? We’ll get back to you on that.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
With side seams
Located along the sides, they help hold the garment's shape longer and give it structural support
Ribbed knit collar with seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Sleeve Printing Techniques
Most providers fulfill their sleeve prints using the Direct-to-Film (DTF) method, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. TextilDruck and Fulfill Engine use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their sleeves, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Neck Label Printing Techniques
Most providers print their labels using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, TextilDruck and Stoked on Printing use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their labels, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Age restrictions
For adults
Other compliance information
REACH Certified
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from Honduras
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Iron, steam or dry: medium heat; Do not dryclean.
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