Tool of the Week: Bi-polar Coffee Mugs, Anyone?

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Nov062009

While some may complain that these aren’t technically tools in the true sense of the word, Chef Hans Gruber, Executive Chef at Hotel Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, would beg to differ.

After all, in a recent profile, he listed a double espresso as one of his must-have tools.

Presenting the Tool(s) of the Week: Two coffee mugs with bipolar disorder. One says KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON, while the other reads NOW PANIC AND FREAK OUT.

I must admit that when I was first contacted about the possibility of featuring these mugs, I thought it was one mug, and depending upon your point of view that morning, you could flip the mug around to notify the world of your present mood. However, when I opened the box and discovered two mugs, I thought they’d be perfect for doing a good deed to co-workers in the kitchen. If someone was freaking out, hand them the KEEP CALM mug; to warn them of an impending disaster, give them the NOW PANIC mug while you disclose the grisly details, in which case, there’d better be something stronger than coffee in there.

The Specs:

  • Large Bone China Keep Calm and Carry On Mug
  • 3.5” tall, 3.5” diameter.
  • Holds 16 ounces.
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Mug imported from Great Britain…The Brits are the epitome of calm, right? Except for Gordon Ramsay…

Win one!

One lucky BehindTheKnife.com reader will win both mugs, FREE! Together, it’s a $40.00 value. Just leave a comment below by Friday November 13th, 11:59 pm. Check our contest rules

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Patricia Hill Nov 06 2009

I would give these to my son. He is about to be down sized.

Jean Thilmany Nov 06 2009

I have the keep calm and carry on poster framed by our front door. But I totally carry out the second sentiment most days.

cheryl Nov 06 2009

hmmm, decisions, decisions, decisions. guess it depends on the moon.

Pat Curry Nov 06 2009

We seem to bounce back and forth between these two states on a regular basis. Drinking coffee (we roast our own beans) is usually our response to both calm and panic, so these mugs would get constant use at our house!

Barb Freda Nov 06 2009

I want to enter.

No, I don’t.

No, I DO want to enter…

Very cute. I think everyone could use both these mugs.

Annie Logue Nov 06 2009

Oh, my. I panic and freak out about once a day. Especially when I am on a diet.

Ann F Nov 06 2009

These coffee mugs would be perfect for my husband and me

Rosie Nov 06 2009

I can think of a lot of unemployed friends I could give this to during the holidays.

Cindy Merrill Nov 06 2009

Thanksgiving dinner will be a TV dinner- My husband and I only get $100 a month SNAP food credit aid. Well, that’s the way of it.

Peter D Nov 06 2009

I need both – one for each hand. It must be because I’m a Gemini.

Cheers –

Theresa Nov 06 2009

I’d like to stroll around my work with a raised eyebrow & the Keep Calm and Carry On mug!

wendy Nov 06 2009

I could have used both of these mugs today.. it’s been that kinda crazy time!

How cool is this? Thanks for the cool contest, Lisa!

Jess D Nov 07 2009

I’d keep them in my desk drawer and use whichever is apropo for the moment. Keep calm and FREAK OUT! THE SYSTEM CRASHED!

The Green Yak Nov 07 2009

I’d love to give these to my parents for Christmas – I think the sayings suit their personalities :-)

angie Nov 07 2009

This would be great to get a smile on your face in the morning.

Bacallsmom Nov 07 2009

Love the mugs. I could use them at work—seems like we’re always doing one or the other. ;-)

Kelly Nov 07 2009

Put on a pot of coffe and shut up..THANKS!

Kerry Wali Nov 07 2009

MMMMM

coffee & a crazy mug! Fits me perfectly!

Thanks!

Kerry Wali Nov 07 2009

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Thanks!

Brent Dotson Nov 07 2009

Love these. Especially the panic one.

tracy davis Nov 07 2009

I can think of a lot of unemployed friends I could give this to during the holidays.

Sharon A Nov 07 2009

This would be perfect around end of the month accounting close for my boss.

Kris T. Nov 07 2009

I just recently read an article about these slogans…the original and the spoof on the original. Thanks so much for a chance at winning the mugs. Totally fun giveaway.

Marcia Goss Nov 08 2009

My husband would love these!

Anne D Nov 08 2009

I would give these to my daugher.

mindy Nov 08 2009

these sound awesome thanks

Claire Nov 09 2009

These are right up my alley! ;)

Mary Nov 09 2009

I work for the Department of Labor in employment services….our office could use some encouragement in these tough times. Fingers crossed!

Michelle W Nov 09 2009

I would keep the Now Panic and Freak Out mug for myself and give the Keep Calm and Carry On mug to my sister. They fit us perfectly.

Cathy R Nov 10 2009

These are definitely some unique coffee mugs. I can think of the perfect people for each of them.

Karen Gonyea Nov 11 2009

Count me in :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Kayce C Nov 11 2009

These would fit me perfectly.

Mimi Nov 11 2009

Cup #1 is a grand reminder…and Cup #2 is a hoot for when I just can’t muster #1’s advice. :-)

Dave Nov 12 2009

I can think of several people who these coffee mugs would fit perfectly. Thank you for the fun give-away.

Erma Nov 12 2009

I’d love these for my daughter.

Peter Nov 12 2009

My partner and I are the opposite of each other. I hope the freak out one of us doesn’t go crazy before we win.

Linda Childers Nov 12 2009

Love them! Guaranteed to make me smile as I’m enjoying my morning coffee!

Michael Dolan Nov 12 2009

Those are brilliant. I have a modified version of that poster as my wallpaper. “Keep Calm and Write the F#@!in Copy”

alyson Nov 12 2009

I’ve been loving the Keep Calm and Carry On prints on Etsy, so this would be an excellent addition to my cabinet. Besides, I’m pretty sure these are the only two modes I have — either “all is well” or “freak the heck out!”

Coffee helps both, strangely enough.

Susan C Nov 12 2009

These would be fun to give to my mom and stepdad-they have these personalities!
smchester at gmail dot com

Jennifer G Nov 12 2009

I would love to win these mugs! perfect

Stephanie Grant Nov 12 2009

I would like these for my dad a Christmas gift.

Daniel Bates Nov 12 2009

Thanks for the chance to win, i would love to use them

Jaclyn Reynolds Nov 13 2009

These are great and I’m always in need of a good coffee mug.

Shelbie Johnston Nov 13 2009

These are a hoot! Thanks for the chance to win them!

Kristin Wilkinson Nov 13 2009

These mugs would be great in the office!! Oh, wait, that’s right…I don’t go to the office anymore. Oh hahahaa….if I had a job, they’d sure be funny. Yup.

Angela Winesburg Nov 13 2009

I would love to win these for my mom, hilarious! Thanks!

Robert Nov 13 2009

oh. my. gosh. perfect for my bipolar office.

Gloria McKellar Nov 13 2009

These would be great for my husband at work! He can’t stand working there anymore.

Kaitlyn Strycker Nov 13 2009

These are so cool!! My brother would love these for Christmas!!

Allegro Nov 13 2009

These mugs are perfect for my sister and me! We’re two sides of a different coin.

Shane Martin Nov 13 2009

There mugs are really great. I love them!

Stephanie Adkins Nov 13 2009

I really need these at my job!

ed lucas Nov 13 2009

These cups are perfect with doughnuts.

Tammy Nov 13 2009

How fun drinking coffee out of these would be!

joann downie Nov 13 2009

I am bipolar, but I find them amusing.

Mishia Nov 13 2009

I love these mugs. Perfect for ups and downs lol.

susan smoaks Nov 13 2009

i love these, so cute!

jill klein Nov 13 2009

These would be great gifts….

: )

christopher h Nov 13 2009

these are great!

Dionne Jewell Ducote Nov 13 2009

If you only knew how well this fits someone very close to me!

Bridget Combs Nov 13 2009

hahaha! These are too cute!

Bridget Combs Nov 13 2009

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Jennifer Jozwiak Nov 13 2009

These are great mugs!

Lisa Nov 13 2009

I would love to win!

Sand Nov 13 2009

These are great coffee mugs.

Lindsay Stixrud Nov 13 2009

I would love to win these. They’re too funny and they put a smile on my face. I would love to give these to my dad for Christmas.

Veronica Garrett Nov 13 2009

I love these mugs.

Linz Nov 13 2009

These mugs are fabulous! I’d be thrilled to win. Thanks for the giveaway!

vanessa hunter Nov 13 2009

I would love to win this one :)!!! I bet I don’t have a chance because nothing good ever happens to me :(………………………

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