{"product_id":"dont-panic-mr-mainwaring-t-shirt","title":"Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring T Shirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDon't Panic Mr Mainwaring T Shirt, Classic Dad's Army Slogan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring\" is the line that made Corporal Jones the most lovably useless voice of calm in British television history, shouted at full volume in Dad's Army while doing absolutely nothing to help the situation. If you've been saying it ever since, it's about time you wore it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Second T shirt from Lion Legion always good quality. Easy to order, quickly sent out. Will order again from them great service.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(Gillian H.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 16,000 verified reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, our previous buyers say we supply great quality clothing and provide first-class customer service, so go ahead and order with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are not the same as the thin, cheap, knock-off rubbish you can buy elsewhere. At 180gsm, this is a proper weight, high-quality t-shirt, heavier than most competitors even attempt, and you'll feel the quality the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Great company to deal with and the customer service is excellent, regular updates keep you well informed about your orders progress and delivery dates.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe products themselves are of a very high quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Brian S.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, 180gsm heavyweight cotton that holds its shape and lasts a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the size chart before ordering, sizing runs true for most customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong length and 'generous' fit - looks great on any physique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-definition direct-to-garment print (DTG), sharp and fade-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless twin needle collar - sits better on the neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaped neck and shoulders - more comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin needle sleeves and hem - double-stitched for added strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear out label - stops that 'scratchy neck' feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted close to you (UK, US, and other regions).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo ahead and select your desired colour and size above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping starts from $4.75 (US) and £3.89 (UK). Exact rates show at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Panic Mr Mainwaring T Shirt, the Nation's Favourite Panicking Corporal Keeping Calm Since 1968\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorporal Jones first told Walmington-on-Sea not to panic in Dad's Army, and the phrase has been doing the rounds ever since. It is the perfect contradiction: a man in full panic, insisting there is no panic, directed at a man who was never panicking in the first place. Wearing it requires no explanation to anyone who knows their British comedy, and a very enjoyable one to anyone who doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Thinking Behind Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDad's Army ran from 1968 to 1977 and produced some of the most enduring lines in British sitcom history. \"Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring\" belongs to Corporal Jones, played by Clive Dunn, a man whose attempts to restore order reliably made everything worse. The phrase works because it is so recognisable, so perfectly timed, and so completely ineffective as a calming strategy, which is exactly what makes it so good on a t-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Panic Mr Mainwaring T Shirt That Gets It Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is sharp, the cotton is substantial, and the slogan does all the heavy lifting. It works at a pub, a family gathering, or anywhere there is even a mild chance of someone overreacting to something entirely manageable. The Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring tee tends to get an immediate reaction from anyone who spent their childhood watching Dad's Army, and a very good conversation from everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Panic Mr Mainwaring T Shirt FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho said \"Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring\" in Dad's Army?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line belongs to Corporal Jones, played by Clive Dunn in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, which ran from 1968 to 1977, and it became one of the most quoted catchphrases in British television history precisely because Jones delivered it in a state of complete and obvious panic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this t-shirt most suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring t-shirt is ideal for anyone who grew up watching Dad's Army and has been dropping the line into everyday conversation ever since, as well as anyone with a sharp enough sense of humour to appreciate a man telling others to calm down while doing the opposite himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need to know Dad's Army to appreciate this t-shirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the show makes it funnier, but the phrase works perfectly well on its own as a piece of dry, deadpan advice that almost anyone can relate to, which is part of why it has lasted well beyond the show itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does wearing this t-shirt say about the person in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt says they have a good memory, a dry sense of humour, and a healthy appreciation for the fact that telling someone not to panic is rarely as helpful as the person saying it thinks it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lion Legion","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Small","offer_id":32812299550766,"sku":"GD05-BLK-S","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":32812299583534,"sku":"GD05-BLK-M","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Large","offer_id":32812299616302,"sku":"GD05-BLK-L","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ X-Large","offer_id":32812299649070,"sku":"GD05-BLK-XL","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2X-Large","offer_id":32812299681838,"sku":"GD05-BLK-2XL","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3X-Large","offer_id":32812299714606,"sku":"GD05-BLK-3XL","price":23.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 4X-Large","offer_id":32812299747374,"sku":"GD05-BLK-4XL","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5X-Large","offer_id":32812299780142,"sku":"GD05-BLK-5XL","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/4089\/1438\/files\/mainwairing.png?v=1777688469","url":"https:\/\/lionlegion.co.uk\/products\/dont-panic-mr-mainwaring-t-shirt","provider":"Lion Legion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}