Okay, okay, so this one is super esoteric even by my standards, but I kind of love it.

I was talking to Richard Spence-Thomas, who handles post-production audio for PAW Patrol, about what he wished production sound folks understood better. He said he wished they had a better understanding of what was and wasn't easily fixable in post. One example he gave was "Buzz is horrible. Hum is easy."

Super great perspective, but also, what a great t-shirt idea!

Then I thought, and this is where it probably gets too weird, that reminds me of the e.e. cummings poem dying is fine)but Death, in which he contrasts the perfectly natural process of dying with the cold, artificial construct of Death.

Likening hum to dying and buzz to Death yields this super obscurely specific t-shirt for the philosophical sound mixer with a keen appreciation of early 20th-century experimental modernist poetry.

Classic black Hanes ringspun cotton Beefy-T. A relaxed, mid-weight cotton tee. It drapes comfortably over the body and keeps its shape thanks to a lay-flat collar and shoulder taping. Durable double-needle hems and a smooth fabric mean this shirt wears well and holds up to repeated washes.

Product features

- 100% cotton (solid colors) — midweight 6.1 oz jersey for a substantial, comfortable feel

- Durable construction: double-needle sleeve and bottom hems for long-lasting wear

- Shoulder-taped seams and lay-flat collar to prevent stretching and maintain shape

- Relaxed fit with soft, smooth fabric that prints cleanly (Natural color may show unprocessed flecks)

- Black sewn-in label and consistent sizing across colors (fiber blend varies in some heathers)

Care instructions

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Iron, steam or dry: low heat

- Do not dryclean