The 'Be Badass Today' Donkey Mug: The Office Mug Everyone Tries to Steal

Q: What are the mug details?

A glossy white 11oz ceramic mug with a colored interior and handle (multiple color options). Lead-free, BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave safe, with a vibrant fade-resistant sublimation print.

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The “Be Badass Today” donkey mug is a funny gift that actually gets used — a grinning, fully caffeinated donkey with a hand-lettered daily pep talk. It’s the kind of 11oz mug that gets stolen at the office and earns a chuckle every morning, and it costs under $20.

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Be Badass Today Mug, Funny Donkey Coffee Cup, 11oz Ceramic

Under $20

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Start the day the way the donkey would

Grinning, fully caffeinated, and absolutely unbothered. That’s the whole energy here — a hyper-detailed, oddly charismatic donkey illustration next to a hand-lettered reminder that today is the day you stop apologizing and start showing up.

The reason it works as a gift: it’s funny enough to get a laugh when they unwrap it, but the message is genuinely encouraging, so it doesn’t end up in the back of a cupboard. It becomes the “I cannot function without my coffee” mug — and the one a coworker keeps eyeing.

The pick

Be Badass Today Mug, Funny Donkey Coffee Cup, 11oz Ceramic

Under $20

Glossy white 11oz ceramic with a colored interior and handle (multiple color options to match their vibe). Easy-grip C-shaped handle, eye-catching color contrast, lead-free and BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave safe, with a vibrant sublimation print that won’t fade.

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Perfect for the person who needs a little nudge

Coworker birthdays and office secret santa
“I needed this today” gifts for a best friend
The cool boss — appreciation with a wink
New-job and going-away presents
Donkey and farm-animal lovers
Anyone surviving a Monday, a tough week, or a hard season
Stocking stuffers and white elephant exchanges

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Frequently asked questions

What makes this a good funny gift?

It’s a hyper-detailed, weirdly charismatic grinning donkey paired with a hand-lettered ‘Be Badass Today.’ It earns a chuckle every morning, which is exactly why it becomes someone’s everyday mug instead of a gag that gets shoved in a cabinet.

Who is the 'Be Badass Today' mug for?

Coworkers and office secret santa, a best friend who ’needed this today,’ the cool boss, new-job and going-away gifts, donkey and farm-animal lovers, and anyone powering through a Monday or a hard week.

What are the mug details?

A glossy white 11oz ceramic mug with a colored interior and handle (multiple color options). Lead-free, BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave safe, with a vibrant fade-resistant sublimation print.

How fast does it ship?

It’s made to order — production is 1–3 business days plus shipping. It costs under $20, and Etsy shows the exact total at checkout.