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4D White Glossy Mug (Doesn't Make Sense) - the symbol of everyday challenges in ceremic form. Item No. 5677-2WM
4D White Glossy Mug (Doesn't Make Sense) - the symbol of everyday challenges in ceremic form. Item No. 5677-2WM
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Once upon a time, in the break room of a bustling office, there sat a humble white mug. Ordinary by design, its smooth ceramic surface gleamed under the fluorescent lights. The mug had been around long enough to become part of the fabric of the office, used by countless employees for their morning coffee, but no one ever gave it much thought. That is, until one day, when the mug encountered the 4Ds of workplace struggles.
It started with something *Doesn't Make Sense*. Steve from accounting grabbed the mug for his green tea, only to realize the handle was just slightly too small for his beefy fingers. Every time he held it, his knuckles cramped awkwardly, and he muttered to himself, "Who designs these things?" It was a situation that didn’t make sense—why would anyone create a mug that people couldn’t comfortably hold?
Then came the Dangerous. Sheila, the intern, had been rushing around, handling paperwork, when she knocked the mug off the counter. It wobbled precariously on the edge before falling—and splashing scalding hot coffee all over the desk. Sheila yelped, narrowly avoiding a painful spill. That mug was becoming a workplace hazard, a ticking time bomb of danger lurking in the break room.
The next day, Robert from marketing, in the midst of a tight deadline, grabbed the mug for a quick caffeine fix. But he noticed something strange—it seemed unusually Difficult to clean. No matter how much scrubbing he did, coffee stains clung to the bottom like they were painted on. It turned what should have been a quick rinse into a full-scale cleaning project, eating up precious minutes. "This mug!" Robert grumbled, frustrated by its resistance to hygiene.
And finally, the Different. Jill from HR noticed the mug had changed. At first glance, it looked like any other, but over time, it developed a faint hairline crack running along the side. It was subtle, but there. Now, whenever someone used it, there was an element of surprise—would it hold together or suddenly shatter mid-sip? The mug had become an unpredictable wildcard in the break room.
So, what happened to this unassuming mug, enriched with the Doesn't Make Sense, Dangerous, Difficult, and Different? It became the office legend—the symbol of everyday challenges everyone could relate to. Each department had their story about the mug, whether it was an unexpected coffee spill, a grip too tight, or a cleaning nightmare. Some loved it for its quirks, others longed for a better design, and yet, everyone learned something from it: Even the most mundane objects could embody the complexities of workplace life.
It’s not just a cup—it’s a symbol! This mug, it’s life in ceramic form!
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
It started with something *Doesn't Make Sense*. Steve from accounting grabbed the mug for his green tea, only to realize the handle was just slightly too small for his beefy fingers. Every time he held it, his knuckles cramped awkwardly, and he muttered to himself, "Who designs these things?" It was a situation that didn’t make sense—why would anyone create a mug that people couldn’t comfortably hold?
Then came the Dangerous. Sheila, the intern, had been rushing around, handling paperwork, when she knocked the mug off the counter. It wobbled precariously on the edge before falling—and splashing scalding hot coffee all over the desk. Sheila yelped, narrowly avoiding a painful spill. That mug was becoming a workplace hazard, a ticking time bomb of danger lurking in the break room.
The next day, Robert from marketing, in the midst of a tight deadline, grabbed the mug for a quick caffeine fix. But he noticed something strange—it seemed unusually Difficult to clean. No matter how much scrubbing he did, coffee stains clung to the bottom like they were painted on. It turned what should have been a quick rinse into a full-scale cleaning project, eating up precious minutes. "This mug!" Robert grumbled, frustrated by its resistance to hygiene.
And finally, the Different. Jill from HR noticed the mug had changed. At first glance, it looked like any other, but over time, it developed a faint hairline crack running along the side. It was subtle, but there. Now, whenever someone used it, there was an element of surprise—would it hold together or suddenly shatter mid-sip? The mug had become an unpredictable wildcard in the break room.
So, what happened to this unassuming mug, enriched with the Doesn't Make Sense, Dangerous, Difficult, and Different? It became the office legend—the symbol of everyday challenges everyone could relate to. Each department had their story about the mug, whether it was an unexpected coffee spill, a grip too tight, or a cleaning nightmare. Some loved it for its quirks, others longed for a better design, and yet, everyone learned something from it: Even the most mundane objects could embody the complexities of workplace life.
It’s not just a cup—it’s a symbol! This mug, it’s life in ceramic form!
• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
