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Ideas for use of Sports Direct Mug

78 replies

girliepop · 06/05/2026 10:22

Such a big ugly mug but with potential, bit like me really. All suggestions welcome. I have enemies if it helps

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Morepositivemum · 06/05/2026 14:19

My teenage son bought one, he adores it!

GoldbergVariations · 06/05/2026 14:21

Dirty DIY jobs, eg washing paintbrushes out.

ToadRage · 06/05/2026 14:28

Pen holder, small plant pot, rainy day fund or spare change pot, random small item pot we use for hair clips/bands, paper clips, staples, small batteries, pins, buttons, broken keyring etc.

Autumngirl5 · 06/05/2026 14:28

Smash it up and use it as crocks at the bottom of a plant pot.

7238SM · 06/05/2026 14:29

Charity shop.

Rhythmisadancer · 06/05/2026 14:29

pretty sure there's one in our basement with turps and paintbrushes in

PumpkinScarf · 06/05/2026 14:32

Bin it

CherryBlossom321 · 06/05/2026 14:33

First brew of the day every morning for me. Perfection! 👌

80smonster · 06/05/2026 14:37

Smashed and used for drainage in plant pot: a fitting end.

Devondevs · 06/05/2026 14:38

DP used his for tea until he dropped it.

Ideas for use of Sports Direct Mug
blankcanvas3 · 06/05/2026 15:14

I have a massive coffee in mine every morning! 3 tsps of instant and saves me getting up for another

NotYoCheese · 06/05/2026 17:58

NotYoCheese · 06/05/2026 14:15

Plant pot for a Runner Bean 😉

Serving dish for cheese footballs...

Forty85 · 06/05/2026 18:00

It's my Saturday/Sunday first morning tea mug, when I have the time to sit and take my time drinking it leisurely. They sent me it free when I bought something and it's my favourite mug ever for the weekend.

Original poster
girliepop · 06/05/2026 18:28

Thanks all for your great suggestions. Good to see that they are used by many for some sort of purpose rather than sent to landfill. I think the winning suggestion is using it as a serving dish as you can firmly attach hand to handle and maintain ownership of treats from others

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Tableforjoan · 06/05/2026 18:30

Flooding your neighbours garden or a pond I believe. Otherwise bottom of a plant pot

CloudyBayPlease · 06/05/2026 18:31

Smash it and use the broken bits in the bottom of plant pots.

Or just put the ugly fucker in the bin.

ImWearingPantaloons · 06/05/2026 18:39

Swimming pool

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 06/05/2026 18:41

Refill the oceans.

Allthesnowallthetime · 06/05/2026 18:44

Chamber pot

Heyhelga · 06/05/2026 18:46

No idea. Got a couple of them in the cupboard but will probably bin them when we declutter before our next house move. I agree they are far too big.

darksideofthetoon · 06/05/2026 18:48

I sold one of these monstrosities on EBay, albeit new in a box, for a fiver. It sold within 2 days of me listing it so there’s people out there who like these things.

Bristolandlazy · 06/05/2026 18:50

Swimming lessons

Anna20MFG · 06/05/2026 18:53

I use it for soup or a big vat of herbal tea.

WorriedMillie · 06/05/2026 18:54

ImWearingPantaloons · 06/05/2026 18:39

Swimming pool

Beat me to it 🤣

REP22 · 06/05/2026 18:54

Penis beaker...? (https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/mumsnet_classics/1875847-Do-you-dunk-your-penis)