Buying a gift for your boss is a small minefield. Too serious feels like sucking up. Too cheeky and it gets awkward at the next review. A funny t-shirt with a line every office already laughs at sits right in the middle: it shows you have a sense of humour, and it gives them a joke to wear on dress-down Friday. Here are four Flawked tees from our Awwfic series that work as boss gifts, plus how to pick the right one.
1. Can't move the needle: for the boss who says it every review
If your manager's favourite feedback is "this doesn't really move the needle", hand the phrase back to them, printed on the front. It is a breathable 180 GSM cotton regular-fit tee in 16 colours, from black and navy to coral, jade and copper, in unisex sizes S to 3XL. The wide size range makes it one of the safest picks when you are guessing someone's size. Shop Can't move the needle
2. Low hanging fruit: for the boss who loves a strategy offsite
Every planning meeting has someone who says "let's go after the low hanging fruit first". If that someone is your boss, this is their tee. The print reads "I'm the low hanging fruit in the restructuring plan", which makes it funnier on the person who usually draws up the plan. It is 180 GSM cotton in a regular unisex fit, in black, sizes S to XXL. Shop Low hanging fruit
3. Duck Off: for the boss who protects the team's weekends
Some managers are the ones shielding the team from the 9 PM "quick call". Duck Off is a thank-you for them: a calm duck in sunglasses and a chunky sweater on the back, saying what nobody can say on the Monday call. It is a 240 GSM heavyweight cotton oversized tee in 16 colours, unisex sizes XS to XXL. Shop Duck Off
4. HR wants to see you!: for the boss who is moving on
Four words that ruin any afternoon. If your manager is leaving, this is the perfect farewell joke: they never have to hear it again. It is printed big on the back of a 240 GSM oversized tee in 9 colours, including off-white, mint and baby blue, sizes XS to XXL. Shop HR wants to see you!
How to pick the right one
- Match the joke to the person. Pick the phrase they actually say, or the one they are known for fighting.
- Not sure of their size? Go one size up in the regular-fit tees, or choose an oversized tee, which is meant to sit loose. Check the size guide for chest and length.
- Make it a team gift. One tee from the whole team lands better than a gift from one person, and it keeps things clearly in good fun.
Every tee is under ₹1000, and shipping is free anywhere in India. For more ideas see our farewell gift ideas, Secret Santa ideas and the full Office & HR Tshirts collection.