After this awfulness, I felt the need to write about something to redeem cup-kind. It’s Not A Paper Cup.
Yeah, I was fooled too, it looks just like one. The coffee-addict’s alternative to Not a Plastic Bag, this cup is actually ceramic, therefore just as reusable as your regular cups. If you feel your status depends on whether or not you drink your latte from a trendy coffeeshop, but are against the waste this entails, just get this non-paper-cup and fill it up with your favorite brew. And, of course, be careful not to drop it.
Although I don’t quite get why having a coffee to go might be a social symbol, if something fashionable discourages waste then bring it on. Let’s see if this becomes as popular as its bag counterpart.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
I’ve seen so many otherwise perfectly good objects encrusted in Swarovski crystals that I have formed a reflex of rejection whenever I see that polished glass mentioned. And, more often than not, my rejection is later justified.
Take the 2 Carat Cup. Someone has taken a perfectly good cup, put the handle lower, painted it gold or silver and added a Swarovksi rhinestone on it. Wow, it looks like you have a ring on your hand if you pick it up. Am I supposed to be impressed by this brilliant idea? It’s ugly and probably difficult to hold, so it’s not even particularly useful as a cup.
The only redeeming thing is the presentation: it comes in an oversized jewelry box with only the “ring” showing, so it can be used as a prank gift (a not too funny one, though).
How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on PerpetualKid.com.
Via TechieDiva
Cups, mugs or whatever you prefer calling them are a popular items for online purchase, judging by the amount of coverage they get on websites such as this. This is a bandwagon I like jumping on, since I am a fan of interesting looking mugs.
My Cuppa is a mug that is supposed to make it easier for you and other people to get the perfect tea or coffee, based on color. In theory, instead of saying “two sugars” or “hold the milk”, you should point out the appropiate color and the designated coffee maker should try to match it as closely as possible.
While the design is interesting, I have a couple of questions. How does sugar figure in this, since it doesn’t influence color? What if you drink herbal tea, which is not dark? For this price, you must like the design a lot to get it, since I doubt it can be any real help.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on Gnr8.biz.
Via bookofjoe
It movie-themed merchandise time again, and this time Doctor Who watchers are the target.
If you felt your kitchen was missing something, but you couldn’t put your finger on it… I’m telling you, it needed a Doctor Who Easter Egg Cup and Spoon. The set includes a square egg cup, a spoon (with its own holder, built-in) and some chocolaty goodness. After you eat the included chocolate egg (i.e. 5 minutes after you get it), you can use it for the more mundane type of egg, that laid by hens.
I guess this is a fans-only thing, because I personally think it’s kind of ugly. But if daleks rock your boat, go right ahead.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6 on ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk.
Via ubergizmo
