Solution to Pollution

This mug is one of those mysterious mugs with no ascertainable history.  On the left side of the mug is a cartoon man driving a car with a hot cup of what I assume is coffee in his  left hand.  Below the drawing is "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the pollution."  Behind the man is dark.

When hot liquid is added, the dark area clears to reveal two more people in the car.  One is eating a donut (or perhaps just admiring it) and the other is holding up a spoon.  (Yes, I admit it's strange, but the mug still fascinates me.)  The mug appears to be an advertisement for carpooling, or perhaps breakfast with friends.

The color change is good, and the colors are vibrant and alive with purpose.  I only wish I knew the history of this mug. Anyone with knowledge of this, please email me.

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color

TYPE:  Promotioinal (?)

B&B Benedictine & Brandy

This week's mug is from B&B Liqueur.  On the left side of the mug is the name "B&B Liqueur" below a dark oval.  

On the right side of the mug is the logo for the company showing its 50th year anniversary in 1987. B&B Liqueur is a combination of Brandy and Benedictine Liqueur  (a liqueur made from 27 different plants and spices.)

When hot liquid is added, the dark spot on the left side of the mug clears to show the phrase "share the warmth," relating to the fact that B&B can be enjoyed cold or hot.

This mug is in great shape and the color change is very good.  I've not been able to find how the mug was distributed, but it appears to be part of some advertising promotion.

DESIGN:  1+ Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE:  Promotional

Share the Magic - Sysco

This week's mug features a mug from Sysco, a restaurant supplier. On the left side of the mug there is a drawing of a magician with the words "CATCH THE MAGIC" above a large top hat. 

 

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the top hat clears to reveal the Sysco Company logo.  The mug is from a marketing campaign promoting the Sysco company.  These were free incentives to new customers.

DESIGN:  1 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional

Xanax

This week's mug is from Upjohn Pharmaceuticals and features the medication "Xanax."  On both sides of the mug is the description: " tablets - Xanax - alprazolam" with a set of wavy lines above, and a wide dark bar below.  The bar goes all the way around the outside of the mug.  The Upjohn Logo is at the bottom of the two sides.  

When hot liquid is added to the mug, the entire dark bar clears to reveal a set of red lines. The red lines go all around the outside of the mug.  On the left side of the mug between the lines are the words: "First - In - Panic" and on the right, "Panic Attacks - Come from - Out of the blue"

The color change on this mug is terrific.  Research shows that this mug came out at about the time UpJohn Pharmaceuticals introduced Xanax in the early 80s.

DESIGN:  Full, 3 Sided
THERMOCHROMIC: 1 Color
TYPE: Promotional Freebie