Monday, June 5, 2017

The Truckin' Bozo

This week's mug is from "the Truckin' Bozo." Bruce Dale Sommers, known by his nickname "The Truckin' Bozo", was an American radio personality, best known for his long-running country music show geared toward truck drivers.  On the right side of the mug is a stylized logo for The Truckin' Bozo and a shield with "Interstate All Night" printed on it.  Beneath that is the times, 12 midnight to 5 am, which is the times of Sommers' show. 
On the left side of the mug is the phrase 'To Get You Through The Night' above a dark window with curtains on either side and the stylized logo 'The Truckin Bozo' at the bottom.

When hot liquid is put in the cup, the window clears to show a caricature of Sommers wearing a heavy jacket and scarf and standing outside the window, with stars visible in the background. 

The mug is in great condition and has one of the best color changes as the magic ink turns almost totally clear and happens very fast.  I'd dare say that the mug has never been used.  Most likely the mug was given out to callers available in local truck stops.  

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



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