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Question about mugs (self.askuk)
submitted 1 year ago by queekusme to c/[email protected]
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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?

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[–] sideone 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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

[–] queekusme 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I sometimes hold by the handle but tend to find I hold the body more, maybe 80:20

[–] [email protected] 1 points 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.