Candy hearts are traditionally sweet and romantic, but that doesn't mean they can't carry some bitter messages; take, for instance, the 'No Sweetheart' T-shirt by UK clothing company Killstar.
The soft-touch jersey tee is raining with candy hearts, none of which have anything nice to say. The messages range from the relatively benign "Get Lost" to the much more aggressive "F*ck You." Then there is of course the "Hail Satan" candy heart, which would undoubtedly send Cupid and his bundle of love-tinged arrows headed for the hills. No love here, no sir!
If you're nobody's sweetheart this Valentine's Day and you're feeling sour about the fact, feel free to don this T-shirt and let everyone know!
Bitter Valentine Tees
The No Sweetheart T-Shirt Features Some Not-So-Well Wishes Across the Front
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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