WTF Is A Kilometer T-shirt
$19.95
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Planting your stake in the great measurement debate, the WTF Is A Kilometer T-shirt fuses explosive patriotic art with internet-legend humor. A Revolutionary rider, bald eagle, fireworks and Old Glory collide in one unforgettable graphic, letting you cheer for freedom units while sparking laughs at barbecues, game day or the Fourth-of-July parade. Join thousands of fans who have turned this viral meme into their go-to conversation starter and earn nods from fellow patriots everywhere, online and off.
WTF Is A Kilometer T-shirt – Wave the Flag, Roast the Metric System
Front and center, a musket-wielding Revolutionary rider charges atop a fierce bald eagle bursting through a ring of fireworks, the Stars-and-Stripes billowing triumphantly behind. The tableau channels 1776 energy with a modern meme twist, making the shirt feel like a comic-book cover drawn on Independence Day.
Since the 1790s the United States has toyed with adopting the metric system yet still clings to miles, inches, and “freedom units.” The bold question “WTF IS A KILOMETER” captures that cultural tug-of-war, echoing viral Reddit threads and late-night–show jokes about why Americans measure distance in football fields while the rest of the world counts by tens.
TikTok clips tagged #FreedomUnits and #ImperialForever featuring this design racked up over 3 million cumulative views last July, and reviews highlight strangers high-fiving wearers at tailgates and veterans’ parades alike. Even Metric-using tourists admit the shirt “won the selfie game” during their Route 66 road trip—proof that good-natured banter bridges every border.
Whether you’re grilling on Memorial Day, cheering at the World Series, or just stirring friendly debate in the office, this tee announces your sense of humor louder than any fireworks show. Slip it on, salute the eagle, and watch conversations ignite—because nothing says “proudly non-metric” quite like wearing history, satire, and star-spangled swagger in one fearless graphic.
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.