Super Mario Warp Pipe Mug

A green warp pipe full of coffee is a pretty good desk joke for someone who grew up sending Mario down one. The shape does the work here, rather than a slogan printed on a standard mug. I'd pick it for a Mario fan who wants a little Mushroom Kingdom scenery beside their keyboard without adding another figurine to the desk.

The 15-ounce ceramic mug has room for a generous coffee or hot chocolate with marshmallows, so the novelty doesn't mean settling for a tiny drink. Its smooth surface and easy-to-grip handle keep the everyday mug basics in place. Microwave and dishwasher compatibility are the useful details: you can reheat the coffee you forgot during a gaming session, then put the mug in with the rest of the washing up.

As a gift, it makes more sense for someone who recognizes the pipe immediately than for a coffee enthusiast with no attachment to Mario. The drawback is the look: if your desk runs on muted colors and discreet accessories, a bright green piece of Mushroom Kingdom plumbing won't blend in.