The footy is on, the recliner is reclined and Pop’s chin has slowly drifted towards his chest. Someone whispers his name. He jerks awake and announces with total confidence: “I was just resting my eyes.” This Pop Mug is the official tribute to that legendary line.
Our cartoon Pop is fast asleep in his brown recliner, newspaper on his belly, glasses sliding down his nose and a cuppa cooling on the side table. Above him, the excuse that every grandkid knows by heart.
A pop mug for the champion of the afternoon nap
Every family has a Pop who can fall asleep in seconds. He might be watching the cricket, reading the paper or halfway through a sentence when it happens.
The design captures the whole scene with a wink. The speech bubble is big and bold, the illustration is warm and friendly and the tea and biscuit on the table are a very Pop touch.
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Where the idea came from
Ask any grandkid for their favourite Pop story and chances are it involves a nap, a denial and a very good laugh.
So we drew it. There’s no teasing, just love, and a lot of respect for a man who can sleep through the loudest Christmas lunch.
What you’ll get
- Material: Glossy white ceramic with a comfy handle that’s easy to grip
- Capacity: 11oz, or about 325mL, which is a good-sized mug of tea or coffee
- Print: A crisp, full-colour illustration, printed here in Australia
- Care: Dishwasher and microwave friendly, so there’s no fuss at all
The print is made to hold its colour, so Pop’s blue checked shirt stays bright for years. It’s the kind of mug that becomes a family favourite.
Who should get the pop mug?
This one is perfect for any grandfather with a sense of humour. Some ideas:
- Pops, grandpas and grandads for Christmas, birthdays or Father’s Day
- Great-grandfathers who have earned every nap
- Dads who are already showing signs of following in Pop’s footsteps
- Uncles who nod off during every family gathering
- Grandkids who want to give Pop a gentle laugh
Slip a packet of his favourite biscuits into the gift bag and you’re set. It’s a gift that will make him laugh, and he’ll probably tell you he saw it coming with his eyes closed.
Shopping for more of the family? Browse our full range of family mugs and find something for everyone at the table.
Ready to gift a laugh? Add the Pop Mug to your cart and give Pop something to talk about, once he wakes up.
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