Three chrome letters that once governed my entire social life. AFK — away from keyboard — with the little pixel-dither status dot, EST. 2000, back when stepping away from the computer required a formal declaration to the room. There was etiquette. You typed brb, you set the away message (song lyrics, obviously, chosen to devastate), and the chat respectfully held your seat. Now everyone's reachable everywhere forever and nobody announces anything. This shirt is the announcement. Be right back. Maybe. The away message is the whole message now. Printed on the Bella + Canvas 3001 — soft, lightweight airlume cotton with a retail unisex fit.

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