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Long John Blue Tank - By Buttsnorkeler.
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Long John Blue Tank - By Buttsnorkeler.

$20.00 NZD

"Long John Silver had a parrot. You have a tank. Same energy."

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The Story 🤿

Long John Blue Tank. Named after the greatest pirate who ever lived (and also a fish & chip shop chain, which is equally legendary in NZ). This tank is for the lad who treats summer like a treasure hunt. Every day is an adventure. Every beach is a potential discovery. Every girl is a map he can't quite read. Luke from Thames — Coromandel gateway, gold mining history, excellent fish & chips — wore this to Cathedral Cove. The tourist one where everyone takes the same Instagram photo in front of the arch. She was taking that photo. He was in the background. Accidentally. In the blue tank. A week later she posted it. A comment appeared: "Who's the guy in the ButtSnorkeler tank?" It went mildly viral (4,000 likes, which in Thames is basically Beyoncé-level). She tracked him down. He was at the fish & chips shop (obviously). "You're internet famous," she said. "Long John energy," Luke replied, which made zero sense but sounded legendary. Pirates found treasure. You'll find... well, adventures. In this tank. 🏴‍☠️

Why Kiwi Legends Wear It

  • 🏴‍☠️ Long John — pirate energy in tank form
  • 📸 Accidentally photobombed-Instagram famous
  • 🐟 Fish & chip shop to Cathedral Cove — versatile
  • 💎 Blue — the colour of treasure and Tuesdays
  • 🤿 For the lad who treats summer like a treasure hunt

Materials & Details

T-Shirts & Tanks

30/1, 100% Cotton, Combed Ring Spun Fine Jersey 150 grams, 4.4 ounces

  • 3/4" rib height
  • Set in collar
  • Taped shoulder to shoulder
  • Double needle sleeve and bottom hem
  • Sizes S - 2X
  • NAFTA CERTIFIED
  • Reactive Dyed
  • Made in the USA