Friday 27 November 2009

Have You Ever Heard A Talking Beer Mug

I know it sounds like such a strange concept but believe it or not there are such things out there as talking beer mugs. How do they talk? What do they say? Would you really drink from a beer mug that's talking to you? Well I guess that would depend on how many beers you've actually had. A talking beer mug could be your new best friend! Someone who won't get bored of you when you start to think you're a good singer and you want to profess your love to everyone! There are even a few talking beer mugs out there which start to nag you for a refill. You can always wave it at the barman (or your poor wife!) who might step up to the challenge and get you a lovely new cold beer in that mug.

OK so I admit talking beer mugs are a bit of a gadget with perhaps some limited novelty appeal. They tend to have a restriction of 4 or 5 phrases which get repeated over and over but they are really good fun. Like photo beer mugs and personalized beer mugs they make superb presents for that special beer guzzler in your family. The most common phrases used are "Cheers", "Refill required" and "Your beer is running dangerously low". There might be a fun siren on there to draw even more attention to you and your empty glass. It's a great way to drop some hints that it's someone other persons turn to go to the bar to get you a drink!

Talking beer mugs vary in price depending on how sophisticated they are. The most common three phrase option will set you back about $30 which is great value for money. There are also some TV show inspired mugs such as The Simpsons Duff Beer mug which features Homer's voice shouting at Moe for another beer. Wonderful if you're a fan of the show or if you know someone who is. You could really brighten up their day with a gift of this magnitude!



You can also look out for talking beer steins as well as mugs if you want something a little classier than a plain old mug! Not that there's anything wrong with beer mugs of course but I know we each have our own individual tastes. You can find most of these items for sale online on one of the many gadget sites now up and running. The mugs tend to come in a hard plastic form which is nice and sturdy if you get a little bit tipsy after enjoying the contents a little too much. I have to admit that they don't look that great but that's not really the point! They tend to be quite clunky and have a plastic finish too them but I think this just adds to the whole tacky charm of having a beer mug like this. I doubt any of us will using it to dine with royalty anytime soon! So there you have it, talking beer mugs, the future is here today!