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Culture jamming, is the act of using existing media such as billboards, bus-ads, posters, and other ads to comment on those very media themselves or on society in general, using the original medium's communication method. It is based on the idea that advertising is little more than propaganda for established interests, and that there is little escape from this propaganda in industrialized nations. Culture jamming differs from artistic appropriation (which is done for art's sake), and from vandalism where destruction or defacement is the primary goal. The word, "culture jamming" comes from the idea of radio jamming: that public frequencies can be pirated and subverted for independent communication, or to disrupt dominant frequencies. The Situationist International first made the comparison to radio jamming in 1968, when it proposed the use of guerrilla communication within mass media to sow confusion within the dominant culture. (Kalle Lasn, the founder of AdBusters magazine, wrote a book entitled Culture Jam, but the term predates his title.) Culture jamming is a form of activism and a resistance movement to the hegemony of popular culture, based on the ideas of "guerrilla communication" and the "detournement" of popular icons and ideas. It has roots in the German concept of spass guerilla, and the Situationist International. Forms of culture jamming include adbusting, performance art, graffiti art and hacktivism (notably cybersquatting

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The Urban Dictionary Mug

Ceramic mug (11 oz)
Printed on-demand just for you
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Word on front, definition on back
Comfortable handle
Every order personally reviewed

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Ok These mugs are really easy presents for the people you love i would find the best example of them and then buy and mug and give it to them as a present So simple

Grace Jul 22

This mug is perfect! High quality product

Allison V. Jul 21
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My Aiden mug is awesome

Aiden I. Jul 21
Review by Todd E.

This item was ordered as a gift, so you can imagine how happy I was to see it arrive in a box. Not only was it true to order in color and wording but was also without holes and held a strong cup of tea. However, I would not recommend green tea for this mug, or any mug for that matter as I prefer black teas. Emiyah will love it once she decides to return from France bringing her awesome hair and her kind heart and maybe some macaroons. I will put it to use until then and think of her fondly.

Todd E. Jul 21
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One word Respect ✊

Tjockin Jul 21

I want to buy all the random word mugs in the world from you all 🙏🏻

Joel L. Jul 20

Perfect way to start my day!

Jerry K. Jul 20
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Ok it’s a mug drink from it act edgy with it who cares

Rafael Neal Jul 18
Review by Albert A.

This was a gift for my wife. She loves it.

Albert A. Jul 18
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The custom word and design came out perfectly, and my girlfriend absolutely adored the mug; I'll absolutely consider more custom-printed cups for birthdays and other occasions in the future.

Connor S. Jul 18
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Purchased this custom mug for my teenager, and they love it! The first comment was that the coffee stayed hot longer. Solid mug and the custom text isn't wearing ff after so many uses. Will definitely buy again.

John E. Jul 18
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Review by Bryan D.

The mug looks great and hasn't faded after multiple runs through the dishwasher. It microwaves well, and the text is sufficiently unruly.

Bryan D. Jul 18
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I had been looking for the translation from a Tik Tok video and found it on Urban Dictionary. I was surprised to find a coffee mug available so I ordered one. My order was processed very quickly. My mug arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Many Thanks

Mario A. Jul 17
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Review by Andrew L.

This mug was a Father’s Day gift for my dad, and let me tell you, it is the greatest mug ever produced by humankind. Not only does it have a simple, minimalist design on it with my father’s name, but also the witty definition on the back that perfectly describes him. While he only uses the mug to hold his pens, I’m sure it would act perfectly fine with any sort of beverage in it as well. Urban Dictionary, let my just tell you that you have sent me the finest piece of art I could have possibly asked to hand over to my dad. Thank you, and I’m sure I’ll be purchasing another one of these fine crafted mugs some time soon. To whoever is reading this, have a nice day, and enjoy your summer.

Andrew L. Jul 15
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I bought this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it!

Colleen K. Jul 15
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exactly what wanted, holds hot coffee excellent, am 'Hutty'!! that's funny

william b. Jul 14
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Used it for a family inside joke, very funny

Victor P. Jul 14
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Great mug! Customizing was great!

Customer Jul 14
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why i want this mug i want this mug because I LOVE JUDE :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

emmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Jul 13

Great as a little joke gift! But a little on the pricey side for a coffee mug. If I didn’t love the person as much as I do, I would probably never spend that amount on a normal coffee cup.

Brittany O. Jul 11
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