This is my resting dev face unisex organic cotton t-shirt

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Hilarious grumpy penguin t-shirt for developers who are constantly asked “Are you okay?” Perfect for software engineers, programmers, and IT professionals whose natural expression reads as “angry” during code reviews, standups, and debugging sessions. Soft organic cotton unisex tee celebrating that perpetually unimpressed developer energy.

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Description

No, I’m not mad. This is just my Resting Dev Face.

You’re deep in thought. You’re solving a complex algorithm. You’re refactoring legacy code. You’re debugging production issues. You’re perfectly fine.

But everyone keeps asking: “Are you okay?” “What’s wrong?” “Who upset you?”

Nothing’s wrong. This is just what concentrated problem-solving looks like.

This “This Is My Resting Dev Face” shirt features a magnificently grumpy penguin who perfectly captures that default developer expression—the one that makes people think you’re angry when you’re just thinking about why someone used nested ternary operators.


Why This Penguin Is You

That stance. Those eyes. That attitude.

This isn’t anger. This isn’t frustration. This is the natural facial expression of someone who:

  • Has read too many pull requests with no comments
  • Has debugged code at 2 AM
  • Has sat through meetings that could have been emails
  • Has explained “it works on my machine” one too many times
  • Has strong opinions about tabs vs. spaces

The penguin gets it. The penguin is it.


Perfect For Developers Who:

Constantly hear:

  • “Are you mad at me?”
  • “You look upset.”
  • “Smile more!”
  • “What’s wrong?”

Actually are just:

  • Deep in concentration
  • Reading code
  • Thinking about edge cases
  • Contemplating architectural decisions
  • Existing

This Shirt Is For:

  • Software Engineers who’ve been told they look “intimidating” in code reviews
  • Backend Developers whose resting face scares the frontend team
  • DevOps Engineers who are tired of explaining they’re not angry, the deployment just failed
  • Tech Leads whose concentration face has been mistaken for disapproval
  • QA Engineers whose bug-finding face looks like judgment (it is)
  • Data Scientists deep in thought about model architecture
  • Anyone in tech who’s been asked “are you okay?” while just… working

When To Wear This:

✓ Standups when you haven’t had coffee yet
✓ Code reviews where you’re trying to be diplomatic
✓ All-hands meetings where you’re mentally elsewhere
✓ Pair programming sessions when you’re just thinking
✓ Tech conferences as a preemptive explanation
✓ Any day when you want to explain yourself without talking


Real Talk: The Resting Dev Face Phenomenon

Every developer knows this struggle:

You’re solving a problem. You’re in flow state. Your face naturally settles into what others perceive as “angry” or “upset.” But you’re not! You’re just… computing.

It’s the same face you make when:

  • Reading Stack Overflow answers
  • Reviewing someone’s creative interpretation of “clean code”
  • Watching your CI/CD pipeline fail for the 3rd time
  • Realizing the bug is in production
  • Being asked to “just make a small change”

This isn’t hostility. This is concentration. This is problem-solving. This is deep thought.

And now you have a shirt that explains it, so you can stop explaining it.


The Grumpy Penguin Design

Featuring an adorably grumpy penguin with:

  • The stance: Hands on hips (or wings), ready for battle
  • The eyes: Half-lidded, unimpressed, judgmental
  • The expression: Peak “I’m fine, this is just my face” energy
  • The vibe: Your spirit animal when someone asks if you’re mad

Rendered in beautiful watercolor-style artwork that’s simultaneously cute and relatable. The penguin isn’t angry. The penguin just exists this way. Like you.


Product Specifications

Material & Comfort:

  • 100% organic ring-spun cotton (GOTS certified)
  • Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)
  • Soft, breathable, perfect for long coding sessions
  • Single jersey construction
  • Medium fit (unisex sizing)

Design Quality:

  • High-quality print that won’t fade or crack
  • Grumpy penguin rendered in detailed watercolor style
  • White text: “THIS IS MY RESTING DEV FACE”
  • Centered design for maximum impact

Features:

  • Set-in sleeves for comfort
  • 1×1 rib collar that keeps its shape
  • Wide double-needle topstitch on sleeves and hem
  • Self-fabric neck tape (no scratchy tags)

Certifications:

  • GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
  • OCS (Organic Content Standard)
  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
  • PETA-Approved Vegan

Sizing Information

Important: The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.

Available sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

[See full size chart above]


Sustainability & Ethics

Made to Order: This shirt is produced especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Global Production: Produced and shipped using a global production network. They’re probably just around the corner from you!

Eco-Friendly:

  • 100% organic cotton (no pesticides, no GMOs)
  • Sustainable production practices
  • Reduced carbon footprint from on-demand manufacturing

Pairs Well With:

  • Your mechanical keyboard and second monitor
  • Dark mode IDE theme (obviously)
  • Noise-canceling headphones
  • “Do Not Disturb” Slack status
  • Strong coffee
  • The ability to ignore social cues when coding
  • A well-organized Git workflow
  • Your collection of tech stickers
  • Zero apologies for your facial expressions

What Developers Are Saying:

“Finally, a shirt that explains my existence”
I wore this to work and THREE different people said “Oh! That’s what that face is!” Now they just leave me alone when I’m concentrating. 10/10.
— Sarah K., Backend Engineer

“My team bought matching ones”
After I wore this to standup, half the engineering team related so hard they ordered their own. We now have unofficial “resting dev face” Fridays.
— Marcus T., Tech Lead

“It’s like looking in a mirror”
The grumpy penguin IS me. My wife bought this for me and said “finally, you have a visual aid.” She’s not wrong.
— Jake R., Full-Stack Developer


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this stop people from asking if I’m okay?
A: It will reduce the frequency. They’ll read the shirt first, then realize, “Oh. That’s just their face.”

Q: Is the penguin supposed to be me?
A: The penguin is all of us. The penguin represents every developer in flow state.

Q: What if I actually AM angry?
A: Then you have plausible deniability! Perfect shirt for all moods.

Q: Can I wear this to a job interview?
A: If the interviewer doesn’t laugh, you don’t want to work there.

Q: Does this come in other colors?
A: Available in multiple colors! Black, Navy, Burgundy, and more. The penguin stays grumpy in all of them.

Q: What if people still ask if I’m okay?
A: Point at the shirt. Maintain eye contact. Say nothing. Assert dominance.


Care Instructions

  • Machine wash cold
  • Wash inside out to preserve print
  • Tumble dry low or hang dry
  • Do not iron directly on design
  • Do not dry clean
  • Continue having resting dev face while doing laundry

Shipping & Returns

Free Worldwide Shipping on all orders
Ships in 5–7 business days (made to order)
30-day return policy – No questions asked
Easy exchanges if you need a different size


Why You Need This Shirt

Because you’re tired of explaining.

Because your concentration face has been misinterpreted one too many times.

Because the grumpy penguin perfectly captures your essence.

Because it’s soft, sustainable, and relatable.

Because everyone in your standup will nod knowingly when they see it.

Because “This Is My Resting Dev Face” is both an explanation and a mood.


The Bottom Line

You’re not angry. You’re not upset. You’re not mad.

This is just what your face does when you’re thinking about:

  • Why the staging environment works but production doesn’t
  • Whether this code needs refactoring or a full rewrite
  • How to diplomatically tell someone their PR is a war crime
  • Edge cases that nobody considered
  • That one bug that only happens on Tuesdays

This is your resting dev face.

And now you have a shirt that explains it, featuring a penguin who understands you on a spiritual level.

Produced and shipped using a global production and shipping company. They’re probably just around the corner from you!

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the EU REACH requirements.

In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Just Buy the Damn Shirt and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 99 King Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.

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