Spanking Mug – Grown-Up Humour

One punchline, oversized, in red.

No illustration here: the line is the design. Heavy bevelled lettering in deep red, underlined by a rule and three diamonds, fills the whole face of the mug. The joke plays on a familiar French comic reversal — what was supposedly meant for children, and what adults have made of it. It lands in a second and needs no explaining; the full text is visible in the photos.

A gift for evenings among people who know each other well: a birthday, a stag or hen do, a joke present between close friends.

Not one for the office. This is precisely the kind of double meaning that turns awkward once it is sitting on an open desk. We explain why in our article Giving a mug to a colleague.

• Typographic punchline printed across the full face
• Three finishes: red handle and interior, black, or an all-white mug
• Classic 330 ml size, to give or to keep

Specifications

• Material: ceramic
• Capacity: 330 ml
• Dimensions: 9.7 cm high, 8 cm diameter
• Printing: high-definition sublimation
• Care: dishwasher safe; a gentle wash keeps the design vivid for longer
• Use: hot and cold drinks

Custom designs

Would you rather have a mug with your own artwork? Go to Contact and upload your file through our form (ideally in high definition, HD or 4K, for the best result) — we'll get back to you to finalise your custom piece.

Shipping

Processing takes 1 to 3 business days, followed by delivery to a Mondial Relay pickup point: 2 to 4 business days within mainland France (indicative total 3 to 7 business days, €5.50) or 7 to 14 business days elsewhere in the European Union (indicative total 8 to 17 business days, €9.90). You choose your pickup point at checkout. Full details in our shipping policy.

Further reading

A funny mug takes more thought than it looks: our guide Giving a funny mug without offending anyone gives the test that settles it in one question.