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Purple Squirrel Mug

For all practical purposes, there is no such thing as a "Purple Squirrel"; not in nature and not in the job market. It is a metaphor used by recruiters to identify the unrealistic expectations of a client company. The happy exception is when a perfect candidate, with exactly the right qualifications and experience, is actually found for a job opening. That person would then be referred to as a "Purple Squirrel". But every human being is flawed, and even if the candidate has all the requirements, i.e. IS a Purple Squirrel, they might not even get a phone screening. Thus, even one recruiter's Purple Squirrel can be "just another disqualified candidate" to the client company. In particular, recruiters or HR people use the term when they are talking to other recruiters or someone familiar with the recruiting industry. The term has been in use for at least 10 years (there once was a magazine called "Purple Squirrel"). The term is in common, but not widespread use by recruiters as of 2009. Such are the realities of the early twenty-first century job market. As more workers become unemployed, companies become more selective, and finding work becomes more difficult to the point where recruiters are expected to find "Purple Squirrels" for job openings, and companies move ever more slowly to fill positions.

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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

Customer Reviews

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I bought this friggin thing thinking my whole life would change. Guess what? It still sucks! If this friggin thing can't change my life then I don't want it!

Lesko B. May 15

This is a great gift to give after our Urban Dictionary inclusion

Manley P. May 14
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Review by Chanda J.

It's perfect!! Thank you!

Chanda J. May 13
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My Name is Walter Hardwell White, My Mug was sent to 308 Negra Aroyal Lane, AQ, New Mexico and arrived on-time and I am very satisfied. My "Glock Dookie" mug is great for my lab work, and my friend Pinkman loves it!

Walter W. May 12

I love this cup! My now ex-husband loves his opioids more than life itself. He would constantly pass out dead to the world the only thing I would here was his death moans. I had to call an aid car for him so many time that I can't remember plus 2 or 3 times the doctors told me that if it wasn't for me, he would have died. Her abandoned me after I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer because I was of no use to him any longer. I have no clue now who must be the one that's obligated to save his life any longer. All I know is I'm free from him now. The only thing I'm waiting for is that he finally overdoses himself & he's dead. I am buying a cup to send to him for our divorce anniversary gift so he can keep it in memory of how he treated me.

Debra I. May 11

I loved it! Excellent quality!

Barbara W. May 10
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I received the mug as a gift from a friend with whom I exchange "Weekaversary" eMails. I love the concept but am wondering why "aniversary" is spelled with only one "n?"

Suzanne Z. May 9

Wish it had the example text as well, but I loved it anyway

Tory May 9
Review by Fredric C.

It’s great to be able to create your own mug.

Fredric C. May 7
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My name is is Geet and literally this is literally a gem of a souvenir to have with me XD.

geet A. May 7

I love to put my lips on this in the morning

Macks N. May 6

this mug got me hard

quandale dingles brother l. May 6

greatest mug ever.

Mike H. May 6

I Loved The Cosmic Animates Mug. 10/10

Jamie w. May 6

Great cup. Thanks for personalizing the message

Charles B. May 6
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I did not order anything, and got a stupid cup

Jeannie H. May 5
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this is my new piss mug

ben d. May 4

Cool

Shashank D. May 2
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I got this for my dad but he didn’t want it so he just gave it to me. Ever since I took it back my life has been the greatest it’s ever been. I asked my other dad if he wanted but he said no too. Oh well, I get to enjoy this product for myself more.

Demarcus Q. May 2

It was the greatest mug I've ever ordered :skullll

SHI T. May 2
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