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How Many Scalding Hot Beverages Can You String Together?

Sean Fallon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

The first job I ever had was working in a supermarket, and you could often find me in the parking lot trying to see how many carts I could wrangle at once. That’s kind of how Link Mugs work.

Back then, the danger was smashing into cars with a 50-cart runaway train. With Link Mugs it’s carrying too many cups and dropping them on others in a shower of ceramic and scalding hot fluid. Still, if you are sensible about it, these mugs might be helpful if you are unwilling to spring for a tray. [Mocha via Holycool via Gearfuse]

Chances Are This Is The Only Mug With A Coffee-Stained Underbite

Sean Fallon — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:40:00 +0000

I think it is pretty safe to assume that you will be the only one in the office brushing your mug’s teeth after each coffee break. [MollaSpace via 7Gadgets via Likecool]

You Must Be Lonely If You Use A Plug Mug

Nick Broughall — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:22:12 +0000

Maybe it’s just that I’ve never worked in a large office environment, but I just can’t ever imagine becoming so attached to a coffee mug that I’d be prepared to physically remove a plug from the side of it to stop other office workers using it. But if being “that jerk” sounds like fun to you, Latestbuy has the plug mug available now.

Mind you, the mug itself is uglier than Kyle Sandilands’ ego, and will shout out that you’re the kind of tool everybody should steer clear of.

Then there’s the question of what happens if you pull the plug to stop other people using it, then you lose the plug yourself. All of a sudden your $20, ugly-as-sin coffee mug becomes a $20, ugly-as-sin paperweight. And still nobody will like you. Hope you enjoy being lonely…

[Latestbuy]

Everybody Fails The 100% Quiz

Adam Frucci — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:40:00 +0000

I don’t claim to understand what the “100% Quiz” means on this Japanese mug, but I do understand one thing: finding poop in the bottom of your cup is hilarious.

What, you didn’t believe me? [DealExtreme via Nerd Approved]

Astronaut Invents Zero-G Coffee Cup Because, Out in Space, Nobody Can Hear You Burn Your Tongue

Elaine Chow — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:15:46 +0000

Though I’ve never tried it, I guess coffee just doesn’t taste as good coming out of an aluminium bag. That’s the only reason I can think of for inventing this astronaut coffee cup.

The On-Orbit Coffee Cup uses surface tension to hold liquid in zero-g. It was invented by astronaut Donald Pettit after what we can only imagine to be a particularly infuriatingly cup-o-joe-less space mission—STS-126.

The renders are by graphic artist Travis Baldwin and not of a real product since, obviously, the market for people who want to drink out of coffee cups in space is somewhat small. [Tuvie via Dvice]

Write-On Mug Leaves Revocable Trail of Evidence

Mark Wilson — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:30:00 +0000

There’s nothing I despise more than taking a sip of coffee and not having my day’s list of appointments written an inch from my nose.

The Write-On Mug (complete with erasable mini pencil) solves this daily dilemma, and if I were willing to fork over $US16 for the cup, I could write my schedule on it for today:

8:00am — Coffee and cereal
8:30am — Sift through Lucky Charms box for bonus marshmallows
9:00am — Sit monkey at computer
11:00am — Scold monkey for leaving bananas everywhere, again
11:30am — Apologise to monkey, thank him for years of service
11:31am — Leave for simultaneous massage/smoothie/enema lunch
1:00pm — Write a few emails
1:15pm — Take nap
4:59pm — Wake
5:00pm — Sign offline for the day, sit monkey in front of Xbox

[fredflare via Nerd Approved]

Coffee Mug Houses Lovely Digital Frame

Mark Wilson — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:40:00 +0000

You know what there’s not enough of in the world? Coffee mugs with integrated digital photo frames. (If you answered clean water, peace or medical care, thanks for playing, idiot.)

The Digi-Mug is packed with 1MB of memory (not a typo) that allows you to store 50 or so images for playback on its 1.5-inch display. With a lithium ion rechargeable battery, you can view your loved ones (or just a simple clock) to your heart’s content.

I know you think that your Valentine would like jewellery, but trust us on this one—load this baby up with 50 photos of yourself (clothed) and she’ll associate the experience of getting her caffeine fix to seeing your face. At best, she’ll unconsciously associate you with a coke dealer. At worst, you’ll put off a Starbucks employee vibe. Either way, you will make her totally dependent on you when she’s at her most ornery. You’re welcome. [Urban Trend via Nerd Approved]

Saucer CD Player With Dockable Cup, It Could Happen!

Mark Wilson — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:58:00 +0000

There are concepts that could, and probably will happen. And then there are those that just make us smile. The Drip with Song falls definitely into the latter category. Essentially a portable CD player and speakers squeezed into a saucer, the best part is that you can “dock” your cup and twist it to control the volume. (Though be careful not to spill.) I know I’m a macho guy and everything, but I’m not afraid to say it: How cute!! [Yanko Design]

Zoom Lens Coffee Mug Helps Keep Photographers Caffeinated

Sean Fallon — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:20:00 +0000

It takes a lot for a coffee cup to impress me. Hell, if no cups were available I would probably have the barista pour coffee into my cupped hands. Still, it is hard not to be taken aback by the nerdy coolness of this zoom lens design. Unfortunately, the cup is only a concept at this point, and making one for yourself could prove to be an expensive little project. But I would be the first in line to buy one if someone produced a version at a reasonable price. [yok2008 via Coolbuzz via Shiny Shiny via Dvice]

You’ll Drink Corporate America’s Coffee, But Only Out of a Glowing Pirate Mug

Mark Wilson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:45:00 +0000

The boardroom is tense. Your boss is negotiating with their boss over the Big Merger. Accountants discuss endless piles of financial statements. Somewhere a middle manager is getting grilled over an $800 dinner spotted in the audit. There are tears in his eyes and sweat on his brow. And there you are, feet up on the desk with an LED pirate mug in hand. You and your stock options have nothing to worry about because you’re quitting/getting fired anyway. Good thing that mug only cost you US$4. [The Big Pirate via Nerd Approved]