Collecting mugs isn't just a hobby, it's a lifestyle. You can't just buy one mug and think that's enough. No way. You need mugs in every color, texture, shape, and size. They don't just end with a nice lil glaze, you can get mugs that are shaped like your dog's head. You can custom-make a mug with your friend's mugshot. You can get mugs that are specifically designed to be the best carrying/drinking device for your favorite kind of hot beverage. Mugs are life. And life is mugs. You don't even need to be a full-time mug collector. You can be the kind of person who only has one set of mugs but they are so utterly fitted to your style and way of life, that you wouldn't want to have your morning coffee or afternoon tea in anything else. People might not admit it, but they get attached to a certain mug. It's just one of the beautiful unshared secrets of humanity.