Phishing for Queen Esther T-shirt
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$26.00
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Phishing for Queen Esther T-shirt
$26.00
This design is a simple, fun mash-up between the band Phish and Esther, the Jewish heroine of the Purim story. This style is what the initiated "Phan" would affectionately call a "lot shirt," the kind you'd find being sold in the parking lot market before a show.
Esther was a Jewish commoner from ancient Persia who became queen and, once in power, was able to sway her king from a planned genocide of the Jewish people. Esther is also the name of a beautiful, eccentric song by Phish off their breakthrough avant-garde debut, Junta.
The main image resembles the Phish logo, but we've replaced the letters with "Esther" in a font with some Hebrew-style flair. The crown is a nod to the heroic Jewish queen, and the tiny circles in the letters' background pay homage to the garb worn by their (Jewish) drummer, Jon Fishman, known as "the donut muumuu." Their bassist Mike Gordon is also a Jew, and the band includes two full Hebrew songs in their repertoire, "Avinu Malkeinu" and "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav." Clearly, Phish endorses the notion that you Gotta Love the Jews!
Head down the Rabbi Hole for some deep-sea "gefilte Phishing" on hiding, carnivals, and the surprisingly deep ties between the band and the Jewish community, plus a live performance of "Esther" to enjoy.
Product features
- 100% cotton for most solid colors (medium 6.1 oz/yd²) — comfortable, breathable fabric
- Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems for reinforced durability
- Shoulder-taped seams to resist stretching and hold shape
- Lay-flat collar that maintains its fit through repeated washes
- Relaxed fit with a black sewn-in label; some colors blend cotton/poly blends (see listings)
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
