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?
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?
10 Comments
sideone@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Because it's like giving a soothing, warm thing a hug? I definitely prefer holding a mug by the handle though.
Christopher@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 3y
That's because you're not in an ad for Heinz tomato cup-a-soup. In winter. Wearing a baggy sweater.
queekusme@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I sometimes hold by the handle but tend to find I hold the body more, maybe 80:20
parsonpigeon@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 3y
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 · 3 pts · 3y
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.
Mr_Blott@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
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
queekusme@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Very true, same for ‘you never use someone else’s mug’ in case you break it
sirico@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 3y
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
fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 3y
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.
sideone@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
You need one of these https://muggi.co.uk/
queekusme@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 3y