This funny gothic t shirt features a cute plague doctor illustration holding a lantern, paired with the phrase Awesome Since 1347, blending dark medieval history with playful humour. Inspired by historical plague doctors and macabre folklore, this design turns a grim figure into a charming and sarcastic character. Perfect for fans of gothic style, dark humour, historical satire, and spooky aesthetics, this shirt works well for everyday wear, Halloween season, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys clever dark themed designs with personality.
Strange & Twisted Apparel creates dark, funny, and alternative clothing inspired by history, horror, folklore, and twisted humour.
Q&A
Q: Is this t shirt inspired by historical plague doctors?
A: Yes, the design is based on classic medieval plague doctor imagery with a humorous twist.
Q: Is the tone serious or humorous?
A: The tone is humorous and sarcastic rather than dark or frightening.
Q: Who would enjoy this design?
A: History fans, gothic fashion lovers, and people who enjoy dark humour.
Q: Is this suitable for casual wear?
A: Yes, it is designed for everyday casual outfits with a gothic edge.
Q: Does the design include historical references?
A: Yes, the year 1347 references the medieval plague era.
Q: Is this a good gift idea?
A: Yes, it makes a great gift for fans of history, gothic style, and quirky humour.
Q: Can this be worn for Halloween?
A: Yes, the spooky theme makes it perfect for Halloween and themed events.
Q: Is the artwork more cute or creepy?
A: The artwork is intentionally cute and stylised rather than creepy.
Q: Does this appeal to alternative fashion styles?
A: Yes, it fits well with gothic, alternative, and dark aesthetic wardrobes.
Q: Is this meant to stand out visually?
A: Yes, the bold character and text are designed to be eye catching.
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
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!
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) |
| S |
28 |
18 |
15 ⅝ |
| M |
29 |
20 |
17 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
18 ½ |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
20 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
21 ½ |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
22 ¾ |
| 4XL |
34 |
30 |
24 ¼ |
| 5XL |
35 |
32 |
25 ¼ |
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
39.7 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
43.2 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
47 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
50.8 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
54.6 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
58 |
| 4XL |
86.4 |
76.2 |
61.5 |
| 5XL |
89 |
81.3 |
64.3 |