90s Free Pee Wee Herman Paul Reubens Mug Shot t-shirt Large

Chest 21 in.

Length 26.5 in.

Content: 100% Cotton

Tag Brand: Hanes

This incredible t-shirt proudly declares, "Free Pee Wee" and it features the mug shot of beloved actor and children's entertainer, Paul Reubens. This shirt was made in protest of Reubens' 1991 arrest in Sarasota, Florida under the charge of indecent exposure. The event became a media circus that essentially left a lasting mark on Reuben's legacy as a children's entertainer. However, the incident also showcased the overwhelming amount of love that many people held for the Pee Wee Herman character.

Celebrity friends and colleagues of Reubens, such as Cyndi Lauper, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Joan Rivers, and Valeria Golino all spoke out in support of the actor. Fans also organized protests after CBS chose to cancel scheduled reruns of Pee Wee's Playhouse in wake of the incident. Free Pee Wee rallies began to pop up in major cities like Los Angeles and New York, and Reubens was subsequently overwhelmed by both the negative press and positive support.

In the end, the public's love for Pee Wee couldn't be denied and the character has been cited as a major inspiration for subsequent children's entertainment icons, including Steve Burns of Blue's Clues and Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg.

Fits like a modern unisex adult large. There is a repair in the right underarm when wearing, see pics.






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