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Matching mugs

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scooterbear · 16/02/2022 14:45

I am about to move in with DP. One of us thinks it's imperative to have matching mugs (for when visitors come around but also as a general preference). The other prefers non matching sometimes novelty mugs and has an extensive collection. Who should win in the mug war? And if we can't agree on this, should we even move in together at all??

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ramonaquimby · 16/02/2022 14:49

Novelty mugs are awful. Why not buy a set of 4 or 6 matching ones and cull a few from existing cupboards? Then you both are happy

Playplayaway · 16/02/2022 14:52

I didn't know matching mugs was a thing. I don't think we even own any pairs. So I'm in the collection of novelty mugs camp. I draw the line at Sports Direct mugs though, dh has them in his office for pens.

BankersBonus · 16/02/2022 14:52

In the grand scheme of things matching mugs really aren’t important. What happens when they are no longer sold but you’ve smashed a couple? Would the lot get chucked so a new set of matching mugs could be bought? Bonkers.

Anyhow not everyone likes to drink out of the same size/shape/feel of mug.

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Bunce1 · 16/02/2022 14:53

Matching. I’m very type A about these things so matching all the way.

Kids had Easter eggs with mugs one year. They wanted to keep the mug but i binned them. How horrible is that!

MrsTerryPratchett · 16/02/2022 14:54

You're perfectly matched, both thinking that mugs are actually important.

It's what you out in them. I couldn't live with a shit tea-maker for example. Or a slurper.

BeyondMyWits · 16/02/2022 14:55

We have both. A set of matching mugs for use when "entertaining ". And all the novelty mismatches for whenever we feel like it.

My kids got me a world's best mum one for mother's day 15 years ago. I use it now while I think of them away at uni... that sort of thing. The matchy mugs don't hold memories.

RJnomore1 · 16/02/2022 14:56

Non matching mugs that mean something. Only a soulless individual would have mugs that all look the same and have no sentiment.

Glasses however are a completely different matter, must match and be in at least pairs.

Pyri · 16/02/2022 14:58

Novelty mugs give me the heebie jeebies

Also bad are:

  • mugs with any overly sentimental message, especially if they say something like NANNY - and then some twee message in scroll
  • any sports mug, especially if it’s a football team logo
  • any mug with a jaunty slogan
  • any mug with a sassy / sweary slogan (“this mug isn’t full of fucking Prosecco!”)
  • actually any mug with any writing, especially with exclamation marks
  • any mug with portrait style soft focus animals
  • any mug that isn’t shaped like a mug, especially ones shaped like a poo
  • any mug, and I really mean any mug, that is hung on a mug tree. Throw them out with the mug tree and get them in to the cupboard
HopefulProcrastinator · 16/02/2022 14:58

I'm with mismatched mugs person.

As a guest in someone's home I'm far more likely to relax with a mug that's not part of a set than one that is. I'm not the sort of person to drop mugs to date, never actually, but matchy mugs put in my mind that I might drop a mug then I'll have to search for a replacement so I drink my tea with the portent of trouble skirting my thoughts instead of what we're chatting about.

BurbageBrook · 16/02/2022 14:59

All matching mugs is a bit Hyacincth Bucket but novelty mugs are awful too. Somewhere in between is best!

NightmareSlashDelightful · 16/02/2022 14:59

Novelty mugs is such a broad category. Are we talking Piglet and Pooh ones, or more like those ones where the lady's clothes fade off when hot water is poured in?

DetailMouse · 16/02/2022 14:59

I like "nice" mugs and care more about this as I get older, but they don't need to match. In fact a mix with each one a memory of the person who gave it/where it was bought is nice

JustJam4Tea · 16/02/2022 15:00

We have both. And both of us do a discrete cull every now and then. 'Oh whoops I've dropped your novelty Word's best dog dad mug, soz'

RJnomore1 · 16/02/2022 15:00

Mugs shaped like a poo are a step too far, agreed.

MrsTerryPratchett · 16/02/2022 15:02

DH has one with UNT on it. Plus the handle... He saves that for visits from my family.

trumpisagit · 16/02/2022 15:03

You can do both.
Set of matching mugs for guests and the person who likes them.
Novelty mugs for the other.

BTW I think the PP who threw out their kids Easter egg mugs is mean (and a but controlling).

DetailMouse · 16/02/2022 15:07

My favourite is one that (ginger) ds2 bought me when he was about 13yo, with a cute gingerbread man on it and the slogan "Gingers are for life not just for Christmas". Novelty, but not eugh? I won't have anything that's crude, insulting, sweary and I'm not a fan of franchise ones, although new Star Wars ones keep appearing in the cupboard and I'll admit some of the baby Yoda ones are quite sweet.

But the most important thing about a mug is its capacity. I can't be doing with dainty little mugs, but half pint ones are awful too. Proper mug size!

WinterWeather1 · 16/02/2022 15:11

We have both. DH was firmly in the matching camp and even worse, they all had to be plain white.
I am on the mix and match side. I only have one novelty mug shaped like a reindeer for Christmas but the rest are all quite tasteful but none match.
Agree with the PP in that how much tea the mug can take is key and also how they feel when picked up. The handle has to be just right. It seems I am a bit of a mug connoisseur Confused

Terfydactyl · 16/02/2022 15:13

Pretty sure theres a complete set of matching mugs, somewhere in the far reaches of the cupboard. Had sod all use the last two years, will never be my favourite mug because the beverage chills too quickly and the handle is too small for my bear paw sized hands and I think they are a fetching gingham pinky pattern.
Cant you do both? A set for visitors and the novelty ones?
Btw are you with my ex husband who collected them?

Classica · 16/02/2022 15:16

You are well suited.

Matching mugs only is a bit naff and a collection of novelty mugs is also naff.

I like mismatched sans novelty.

ImInStealthMode · 16/02/2022 15:21

We don't have more than 2 that match but no outrageous novelty either - DP got one for Christmas from his nieces that has a porcelain hand giving the finger inside it. It's impossible to clean properly and was promptly binned.

My favourite 'comfort' mug is one with a steam train on it that I got my Grandad for Christmas one year, and took back as a sentimental item after he'd passed away.

CounsellorTroi · 16/02/2022 15:21

Ours are a mix of novelty, nice, gifts and holiday souvenirs. We haven’t got any rude ones, the slogan ones say Keep calm and carry on shopping or If at first you don’t succeed have another gin and tonic. Also a couple of RNLI ones which show all the signal flags and their meanings which are quite interesting.

Itsagrandoldteam · 16/02/2022 15:27

I've got all sorts of mugs, some matching, but most are not.
My DH likes a pint mug, so yes we do have a few sports direct mugs, we've got Disney mugs, football mugs, Christmas mugs, mom and dad mugs. Who cares, a mugs a mug.

SwelegantParty · 16/02/2022 15:31

I have matching Denby mugs, but in a range of colours - they do all blend together though, shades of green and cream/brown. I buy them from eBay though, I'm not paying £15 per mug full price!

BuddhaForMary · 16/02/2022 15:31

We have all kinds of mugs, I love mugs and have a favourite one for tea and a different favourite one for coffee. The kids all have their own mugs. And then I have all kinds of random ones. Mind you I never really entertain other than family and they don't seem to care as long as it's a good cuppa.

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