Above Average Wear And Tear

Mar 20th, 2026 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words

Pete grabbed his lucky t-shirt from the back of the closet and threw it on.

“I’m ready.”

“You are not wearing that.”

“What? It’s a classic.”

“It’s barely holding itself together. It must be 20 years old.”

Pete was proud of his vintage Pearl Jam concert tee. Sure it may have seen better days, but the real ones would know. “25 actually. I got it when they played Bridge School in ’99.”

“You promised me you’d dress up tonight.” Rebecca sighed, realizing it was a lost cause.

“Why are guys always more attached to their old clothes than their wives?”

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