Obfuscated, self-evaluating bash script by CDN Akamai being supplied to consumers via retail stores

A t-shirt sold in Uniqlo stores as part of Akamai's Peace for All campaign contains a hidden Easter egg: an obfuscated bash script embedded in the design. Once base64-decoded, the script delivers a welcoming message with commentary. According to Adafruit Blog, it's a playful nod aimed at programmers — proof that tech culture has finally infiltrated the fashion retail world.

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