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The Royal Rocket of Recurring Mistakes: Coffee Mug
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The Royal Rocket of Recurring Mistakes: Coffee Mug
The Mug of Political Absurdity (For Contemplative Mornings)
Begin your day not with simple caffeine, but with a robust draught of existential inquiry.
This is the Royal Rocket of Recurring Mistakes Coffee Mug, an essential piece of tabletop décor for the philosopher, the pundit, or anyone whose morning news leaves them slightly more confused than they were the night before. This mug serves as a perfectly neutral, yet undeniably sharp, commentary on the grand, baffling cycles of human history.
The design, rendered in a striking, vintage-inspired style reminiscent of Northern Renaissance allegorical art, features the timeless figure of a Crowned King—representing Authority in all its historical guises—joyfully piloting a bomb-shaped rocket. Its propulsion system? A frantic swarm of tiny, struggling figures: the enthusiastic, chaotic, and often misdirected energy of the governed. Below this absurd aerial ballet, a desolate landscape is punctuated by the haunting silhouette of a mushroom cloud, reminding us that all grand voyages, political or otherwise, carry risks.
The text boldly asks: "WHY DO WE KEEP ELECTING IDIOTS?"
Each sip from this mug is an opportunity to ponder this magnificent question. Whether you fill it with black coffee, calming chamomile, or something stronger to cope with the headlines, this mug is your companion in acknowledging the unavoidable, recurring theatrical absurdity of leadership.
A fantastic gift for history teachers, anthropologists, or anyone who frequently finds themselves staring into the middle distance and muttering, "Again? Really?" The high-quality ceramic ensures the print lasts, long after the current cycle of 'idiots' has moved on.
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Nana is going to love this gift from her granddaughter! Good quality mug. Photos turned out good, colours are true as expected!
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I was originally happy about my purchase and Nana loved the gift. HOWEVER, the description specifically says that these are microwave and dishwasher safe, BUT the first time Nana put this mug in the dishwasher it was destroyed. Not impressed..
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By Zoe J.February 4, 2018 • Verified Purchase
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I am very satisfied with the quality of this product. The printing of the image on the mug was absolutely perfect and the quality of the mug itself was very good as well. I would recommend this product to anyone. I am very pleased with how the printing on the mug turned out. The image was clear, not blurry at all, and easy to see. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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