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This Ministry of Mugs design delivers a simple directive with unsettling clarity: Smiling Is Mandatory. A perfectly polished grin—approved, expected, and just slightly off—reminds you that emotional alignment isn’t optional.
Because in this system, happiness isn’t a feeling.
It’s a requirement.
Clean, minimal, and quietly disturbing, this mug is perfect for offices, meetings, or anywhere positivity is enforced and authenticity is… discouraged.
Ships fast from Ohio. Additional behavioral guidelines will be issued as needed.
• 3 sizes available – calibrated for daily compliance
• Glossy white ceramic, dishwasher & microwave safe
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Fade-resistant, high-quality print
• Original artwork by Jo Potocki – Ministry of Mugs
Available Sizes:
• 11 oz – 3.8″ (H) × 3.2″ (D)
• 15 oz – 4.7″ (H) × 3.3″ (D)
• 20 oz – 4.3″ (H) × 3.7″ (D)
Smiling Is Mandatory Coffee Mug – Dystopian Humor Mug
$18.99
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This Ministry of Mugs design delivers a simple directive with unsettling clarity: Smiling Is Mandatory. A perfectly polished grin—approved, expected, and just slightly off—reminds you that emotional alignment isn’t optional.
Because in this system, happiness isn’t a feeling.
It’s a requirement.
Clean, minimal, and quietly disturbing, this mug is perfect for offices, meetings, or anywhere positivity is enforced and authenticity is… discouraged.
Ships fast from Ohio. Additional behavioral guidelines will be issued as needed.
• 3 sizes available – calibrated for daily compliance
• Glossy white ceramic, dishwasher & microwave safe
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Fade-resistant, high-quality print
• Original artwork by Jo Potocki – Ministry of Mugs
Available Sizes:
• 11 oz – 3.8″ (H) × 3.2″ (D)
• 15 oz – 4.7″ (H) × 3.3″ (D)
• 20 oz – 4.3″ (H) × 3.7″ (D)