Why does it feel better, mentally and physically to hold a mug by the body rather than the handle that’s literally built into the thing, designed explicitly for holding?

  • sideone@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Because it’s like giving a soothing, warm thing a hug? I definitely prefer holding a mug by the handle though.

    • Christopher@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      That’s because you’re not in an ad for Heinz tomato cup-a-soup. In winter. Wearing a baggy sweater.

      • parsonpigeon@feddit.uk
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        1 year ago

        I’ve been testing this morning. I think it depends on where the handle is pointing and which hand I’m lifting the cup with. I’m looking at 80:20 in favour of the body.

  • doyoulikemyparka@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    I won’t if it’s about weight/centre of gravity. Holding a full mug by the handle is more effort and less comfortable.

    Plus my fingers don’t get all toasty warm.

  • fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    I’ve never really thought of the handle being for holding and drinking, but more of a “transport handle”, so you can attempt to carry 2-3 mugs in each hand, when you’ve done a round of brews for everyone.

  • Mr_Blott@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m of the opinion you never buy a Brit a mug as a present. They’re very personal and it takes ages to find one you really like. Then you accidentally break the fuckin thing

      • Destide@feddit.uk
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        1 year ago

        Worst thing ever going round someones house and they say “oh just get a mug out the cupboard” like Indiana Jones and the last cruisade take a newer one it might be expensive or take the old tea stained thing that probly belonged to Grandad who just passed away last week