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Finally, I got a ds9 mug. (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by VelvetStorm@lemmy.world to c/tenforward@lemmy.world
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I have been trying to find a reasonably priced hotjo mug for years now in the deep purple color. I saw a bunch of other colors or ones that looked close to the one I wanted but just couldn't find the exact one I wanted. Well, yesterday my wife gave me the best valentines day gift ever! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a Raktajino to make.

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[-] armus@iusearchlinux.fyi 24 points 9 months ago

Oh no you haven’t been drinking out of that have you? That’s Odo’s bucket…

[-] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 18 points 9 months ago

Nothing like a steaming hot mug of constable in the morning to get you going!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Is that supposed to be discouraging?

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

“Well, did you see any legions or polyps on your way through?”

“No, you’re good.”

Better than fasting for 24 hours and then cramming a camera up there like a snake through a drain pipe.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 22 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Ah, the HotJo Travel Mug. My favorite tea mug. I had it for years before realizing it was similar (not quite the same) as the ones on DS9. That is a new color they offer. I used to have a black one, but I broke it and dropped it and they don't make those anymore. Then, for a while, they only made white ones. Finally, last year, they made a handful of other colors. I asked and received one of that color by my wife at Christmas. Enjoy yours!

Edit: https://highwave.com/products/hotjo

Edit 2: My mug in case anyone calls me a dirty, filthy liar!

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 15 points 9 months ago

Lol, “Deep Space Purple”

[-] Geezus@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

It is slightly different, but that is because the producers contracted HighWave, the makers of HotJo, for a custom version. Unfortunately, it's the closest we can get at the moment. I keep hoping for a special run, maybe for an anniversary. Last year would have been the 30 though.

http://www.trekprops.de/raktajino-mug-quarks-bar

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Close enough for me, especially since it became my favorite mug long before I realized the Star Trek connection. That's just an added cool factor.

[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago

"Double strong, double sweet."

[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 8 points 9 months ago

Beautiful ... good for you! and kodos to your wife! you are truly a lucky man.

[-] doc@kbin.social 8 points 9 months ago

Nice! Found it here: https://highwave.com/products/hotjo

[-] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

Curious to know if there are spillage issues with the wider base.

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 16 points 9 months ago

those triangular-shaped coffee-mugs were really popular for a while in the 80s and 90s as they were supposed to be more difficult to tip over and/or spill the contents when being carried around/jostled. they were especially popular for those who liked to drive with their coffee, until it just became clear that i was simpler to design insulated mugs with lids.

[-] wjrii@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I think where they really shine is on a desk, where you’re not dealing with cup holders , but a wide base and low center of gravity gives you a puncher’s chance if you happen to bump into it while grabbing for a pen or a book or something.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

The mug OP and I have about is also nice and heavy, which also makes it difficult to knock over.

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

i always thought so, too. they also were always good for quickly picking up and putting down while full without worrying about spilling everywhere.

[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

This was my dad's "taking coffee to work" mug. His '83 Volvo didn't have cup holders, but did have a wide flat area between the driver and passenger seat where the parking break was located. I'm sure an after market cup holder could have been arranged but this worked well.

They were so popular that it was one of two options in ceramic mug blanks that we would glaze and kiln for school projects for father's day. We did vases for mother's day.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Quite the opposite. That was the original reason I got mine without realizing it was on DS9. My parents had a similar type of mug they drank tea out of in the 80s that I always liked because it looked like a little nuclear power plant chimney, but they got it because the wide base made it much harder to knock over.

Edit: Theirs looked like one of these, but there were no logos on them.

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

I totally had one of these for like three days until some asshole at work stole it. Lol.

[-] aniki@lemm.ee 8 points 9 months ago

Honestly these designs are perfect. The long narrow neck makes splashing much less of an issue than a traditional straight walled mug. and the mug also comes with a little plastic insert that you can use to keep it warmer for longer and reduce spillage even more. I never use it but I have a bunch of these mugs and I love them.

[-] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Good to know, thanks. Now I must find one in the right color.

[-] VelvetStorm@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

This has a rubber pad on the bottom of it so one it is on a desk or table it's not gonna spill unless you really try.

[-] maquise@ttrpg.network 7 points 9 months ago

“Come to Quark’s, Quark’s is fun”

[-] rezz@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Where?!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago
[-] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

You have inflicted a terrible curse on my wallet.

Also, thanks!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

That's why you need a wife to get one for you for Christmas. It worked for me!

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Yeah, but Christmas is a ways off...

Oh! Father's Day is coming up though!

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

April fools day is coming and I'm pretty sure I qualify

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

There's no way I don't qualify for that one, maybe I could get two...

[-] MisterMoo@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Thanks. Not crazy about the idea of the rubber bottom though. I use a tea light a lot to keep my drink warm.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I imagine you could take the bottom off, but it is a very thick mug, so I don't know that a tea light would work.

[-] MisterMoo@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I’d like to know too.

[-] transientpunk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

Please tell us OP!

[-] Infynis@midwest.social 2 points 9 months ago

Seriously, I want one too!

[-] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

It's great! I've been wanting to do this for ages. Nice find.

[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 points 9 months ago

I think you mean a Babylon 5 mug 😉

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