Relatable

"Operating on 3%" Low Battery Rat Tee

From Β£26
  • Original hand-drawn rat design
  • Peak burnout, hugging the battery
  • Sizes XS–5XL Β· Free shipping
  • Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton Β· DTG printed
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3% battery, no charger in sight, and he's still somehow expected to show up to a 9am meeting β€” this rat is running on fumes and vibes.

The "Operating on 3%" Low Battery Rat Tee is our most relatable burnout design β€” a hand-drawn rat physically hugging a nearly-dead battery icon, radiating the exact energy of the third cup of coffee before noon. It's less a joke and more a public service announcement about the state of most people's Tuesdays.

This one's a go-to funny office shirt and coworker gift for the person who's visibly running on empty but still showing up anyway. It also resonates widely as a tired, ADHD-coded design for anyone whose energy meter never seems to fill all the way. Soft black & white cotton tee, sizes XS–5XL, free shipping across the USA.

Every Silly Rat Collection tee is a premium unisex t-shirt made from Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, giving it a soft feel that holds up wash after wash. Each design is DTG (direct-to-garment) printed for a crisp, long-lasting finish, and available in black or white, sized XS to 5XL for a comfortable, everyday fit. The cotton is eco-friendly, and since fit can vary slightly by color and size, it's worth checking the size chart on the listing before ordering.

Is this shirt about burnout or tiredness in general?

It's a lighthearted take on everyday burnout and low energy β€” relatable to overworked employees, tired parents, students, or anyone running on empty.

Is it a good coworker or office gift?

Yes β€” it's one of our most popular funny office and coworker gifts.

What sizes are available for this design?

It's available from XS through 5XL.

What material and fit are Silly Rat Collection t-shirts?

Every tee is a premium unisex t-shirt made from Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, DTG printed, and available in black or white. It has a comfortable, everyday fit in sizes XS–5XL β€” check the size chart before ordering.