Penguins Smokey Bear Hands Off Harvard Shirt
$19.95
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Make a bold political statement with the Penguins Smokey Bear Hands Off Harvard Shirt. Featuring classic cartoon-style mascots holding a torch and an “FDT” sign, this tee protests Trump-era overreach into academia. Rooted in protest culture and iconic symbols of resistance, it’s perfect for those defending student rights, academic freedom, and anti-authoritarian values. A retro graphic with a message that matters.
Hands Off Harvard – Penguins Smokey Bear Hands Off Harvard Shirt
The Penguins Smokey Bear Hands Off Harvard Shirt isn’t just cute—it’s confrontational. With a bear and penguin dressed in crimson Harvard tees, this design blends playful innocence with radical defiance. The bear clutches a bold “FDT” sign—referencing the 2016 protest anthem “F*** Donald Trump” by YG and Nipsey Hussle—while the penguin raises a torch in solidarity, evoking freedom and resistance. Together, they demand: hands off our institutions, our campuses, and our future.
Smokey Bear, long known as a symbol of national unity in protecting forests, is recast here as a defender of ideological freedom—warning not against fires in nature, but fires of political suppression. The penguin, a symbol often used to represent collective strength and global solidarity, adds depth to the design, holding the torch as a nod to protest movements from civil rights marches to campus uprisings worldwide.
“Hands Off Harvard” draws directly from the ongoing cultural and political battles surrounding elite universities like Harvard. Amid rising pressures from conservative movements attempting to dictate curriculum, suppress student activism, and control hiring decisions, this shirt serves as wearable resistance. Trump’s recent threats to limit funding or intervene in university policies have reignited debates on academic freedom. This design becomes a protest poster you can wear—fun in form, fierce in purpose.
Whether you’re a student, alum, or just tired of right-wing power plays on education, this shirt makes your stance clear: you stand with the scholars, the students, and the speech that dares to challenge authority. It’s for those who believe Harvard—and every campus—should remain a place for ideas, not political agendas. Rock it at rallies, lectures, or just on the street. Because mascots may be cuddly, but this message bites.
Shipping Policy & Manufacturing Info
Our shirts are made when ordered. Due to the time variability of on-demand manufacturing, we offer 2 options for how quickly you want to receive your order. You can select from the following choices in checkout.Standard Shipping ($4.99+)
- Orders using this option generally arrive 5-10 days (U.S. orders) and it takes 2 weeks for International orders after being manufactured and shipped. (See notes below)
- Manufacturing times for this option vary more around busier times of the year or during extreme circumstances such as covid-19 shutdowns.
Shipping and expedited manufacturing ($19.99+) (U.S. Only)
- Orders using this option jump to the front of the manufacturing queue which can generally save a couple days (or more during busier times of the year).
- It's highly recommended to use this option if you are ordering for a specific event or holiday.
- Orders using this option generally arrive 2-3 days after being manufactured and shipped. (U.S. only)
- Orders using expedited manufacturing will be printed when the next batch of orders are processed which can vary depending on seasonality and other factors.
Please Note:
- We do not guarantee shipping or arrival dates.
- Manufacturing during the majority of the year takes between 1-5 business days (Mon-Fri) however can take more than a week during the heaviest shopping times of the year. Extreme circumstances such as covid-19 may delay order manufacturing and/or shipping by an additional week or more.
- All manufacturing and shipping times mentioned are just estimates and will vary.
- Some of our popular designs may be pre-printed and may ship out faster than less commonly ordered designs/style/color combinations.