If your idea of childhood joy wasn’t climbing trees but clicking mice—this shirt gets you. The quote might be funny at first glance, but the Ever Since I Was A Small Child I Knew I Wanted To Be Indoors On The Computer Shirt is more than a meme tee. It’s a nostalgic love letter to the early internet kids, the indoor dreamers, and everyone who found their happy place behind a glowing screen.
Ever Since I Was A Small Child I Knew I Wanted To Be Indoors On The Computer Shirt – A Nostalgic Meme Tee for Every Digital Native
Some T-shirts tell jokes. This one tells your origin story.
The Ever Since I Was A Small Child I Knew I Wanted To Be Indoors On The Computer Shirt features a charming, cartoon-style drawing of an old-school desktop computer—complete with CRT monitor, wired keyboard, and a grinning face that looks like it belongs in a 90s educational CD-ROM game. The design feels like a crossover between vintage computer clipart and Saturday morning cartoons, with bold outlines and simple colors that pop against the soft white background.
Above the computer is the phrase: “Ever since I was a small child,” and below: “I knew I wanted to be indoors on the computer.” It’s oddly heartfelt, hilariously specific, and deeply relatable to millennials, Gen Z, or any self-proclaimed internet kid.
A Shirt for the Ones Who Grew Up Plugged In
The design taps into that shared experience of growing up with dial-up tones, Neopets, Flash games, and Yahoo chat rooms. It’s a tribute to the kids who found comfort indoors—not because they didn’t like the outside world, but because the computer was their world.
There’s a kind of retro-futurism at play here too. The computer looks outdated by today’s standards, but it represents a time when being online felt magical and full of possibilities. It’s innocent, weird, and surprisingly touching.
Style, Feel & Vibe
The shirt itself is made from a lightweight, breathable cotton blend that feels as soft as an old hoodie you’ve worn a thousand times. The unisex fit is relaxed without being boxy—great for lounging at home, layering under flannels, or pairing with jeans and sneakers for an ironic, internet-core vibe. And if you’re the cozy type? This design would look just as good on a hoodie, sweatshirt, or long-sleeve tee (and yes, you can totally imagine this as your new favorite “WFH uniform”).
Whether you wear it to tech meetups, meme conventions, casual hangouts, or just while coding in bed at 2 AM—this shirt gets you.
If this tee hits your digital-era soul, check out our full collection of retro internet shirts, meme-core apparel, and graphic tees for indoor kids. You’re not alone—and your wardrobe doesn’t have to be either.
Product Details:
- Color: A variety of colors are available, depending on the style you choose.
- Size: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
- Style: Hoodies, Tank Tops, Youth Tees, Long Sleeve Tees, Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more.
- Made In United States
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash at normal temperature, with similar wash colors.
- Do not use cleaning chemicals
- Limit machine washing and ironing. If so use at the appropriate temperature.
