Some people get "World's Best" mugs. Your colleague gets this one. The "World's Okayest Co-Worker" mug is an 11oz white ceramic cup with bold black text printed on both sides, so the joke lands no matter which way they're holding it. It's dishwasher and microwave safe, made from quality ceramic that won't fade or scratch, and it fits perfectly next to the pile of unread emails on any office desk. This is the Kris Kringle gift that gets the biggest laugh at the unwrapping and then quietly becomes someone's favourite daily mug. Works for literally any colleague in any job, which makes it the ultimate fallback when you've drawn someone you barely know. Pairs well with a bag of decent coffee if you want to round out a $30 budget.

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