The Teacher Bundle: 5 Shirts Every Teacher Will Say Out Loud

Teaching means saying the same five sentences on repeat, every day, for nine months straight. Walter the Obvious Walrus heard you — and put your greatest hits on a shirt.

Here's the new Teacher Bundle, five deadpan, sarcastic tees built for the people who've earned the right to say the obvious out loud.

1. New School Year, Same Energy (2026-2027)

A new school year shirt that doesn't pretend this year is going to be any different. Walter's not fooled, and honestly, neither are you. A perfect first-day-of-school outfit or back-to-school teacher gift for the realist in the building.

2. AND?

The comeback you've thought a hundred times and finally get to wear out loud. "AND?" is Walter at his most deadpan — the shirt for the teacher who's heard every excuse and remains unmoved.

3. Inside Voices

Said before 9am. Said again at 9:03. "Inside Voices" is the classroom-management shirt every elementary and preschool teacher will recognize instantly — because you've said it more times today than you can count.

4. Literally!

Every teacher's most overused word, finally earning its place on a shirt. "Literally!" is for the teacher who says it about a dozen times a day and means every single one.

5. No Phones

The rule on repeat, all day, every day, forever. "No Phones" is built for middle and high school teachers who've made peace with saying it on loop.

Why Walter Gets It

Walter the Obvious Walrus doesn't do costumes or gimmicks — just the same grumpy, deadpan face and the exact sentence you were already thinking. That's the whole bit, and if you've ever taught a classroom, you already know why it works.

Shop the full Teacher Bundle on the State the Obvious Etsy shop — soft unisex tees, true to size, and built for the teacher in your life (or you, obviously).

CTA line for end of post: Shop all five Teacher Bundle shirts at statetheobv.etsy.com — new designs drop weekly.