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"Life Is Not a Strawberry" - Reality Check, Brazilian Style
If you know, you know. This perfectly literal translation of the Brazilian expression captures a truth that needs no sugar-coating: life isn't always sweet and easy. While English speakers say "life is no picnic," Brazilians know it's definitely not a strawberry either—and somehow that makes even more sense.
This design is for the realists who laugh in the face of toxic positivity. For those who understand that acknowledging life's challenges doesn't make you pessimistic—it makes you Brazilian. Whether you're nodding because you've heard this phrase a thousand times, or you're just discovering this delightfully blunt piece of Brazilian wisdom, this tee tells it like it is.
Made from 100% ring-spun cotton with a garment-dyed finish, this heavyweight unisex tee is built for real life (which, as we've established, is not a strawberry). Thick enough to handle whatever comes your way, soft enough to comfort you through the tough times, and breathable enough for when things get complicated. The relaxed fit works for everyone—perfect for those days when you need to wear your philosophy on your chest.
Because sometimes the best life advice comes from fruit metaphors that don't quite translate.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

$24.99
If you know, you know. This perfectly literal translation of the Brazilian expression captures a truth that needs no sugar-coating: life isn't always sweet and easy. While English speakers say "life is no picnic," Brazilians know it's definitely not a strawberry either—and somehow that makes even more sense.
This design is for the realists who laugh in the face of toxic positivity. For those who understand that acknowledging life's challenges doesn't make you pessimistic—it makes you Brazilian. Whether you're nodding because you've heard this phrase a thousand times, or you're just discovering this delightfully blunt piece of Brazilian wisdom, this tee tells it like it is.
Made from 100% ring-spun cotton with a garment-dyed finish, this heavyweight unisex tee is built for real life (which, as we've established, is not a strawberry). Thick enough to handle whatever comes your way, soft enough to comfort you through the tough times, and breathable enough for when things get complicated. The relaxed fit works for everyone—perfect for those days when you need to wear your philosophy on your chest.
Because sometimes the best life advice comes from fruit metaphors that don't quite translate.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!