It's a Cuy Thing You Wouldn't Understand

Which one to pick

Animal designs split between the accurate and the cartoon. The single design here sets its own register — look at the drawing before deciding.

Keepers of unusual animals tend to want anatomical accuracy; someone who simply likes the animal usually prefers the cartoon version.

Who it is for

This suits the person whose interest in cuy has gone past casual — the one who corrects documentaries. For a general animal lover, a broader design is a safer gift.

The Andean name, and it means something different there

Cuy is the Quechua word for guinea pig, and in the Andes it is a traditional food animal rather than a pet. Anyone using the word deliberately knows both meanings.

The cultural gap is the whole joke, and it is a gap that genuinely exists.

If you are buying for a pet owner rather than someone with Andean roots, the guinea pig designs are the better fit.

Sizing and ordering

• Unisex tees run true to size — size up one for a relaxed fit.
• Allow two to three weeks. Each shirt is printed after you order, so production time comes before shipping time.
• Checkout happens on the print partner's site — Senprints handles printing, payment and delivery.