Holiday season is underway, and it brings with it the dreaded family feast. You might be looking forward to the food. Hell, you may even like the company. But between the treats and your happiness are the awkward silences that follow after your uncle finishes his annual opera about kids these days. So, you sit there, staring at your silverware, hoping it’ll save you somehow. But what if it could jump in with a rescue line? Enter: slogan tableware.
From plates that’ll remind your guests to “Always be polite to the chef” to an espresso cup that asks “remind me your name”, these pieces of crockery serve with a side of sass. When asked about your marriage plans, slide a “better late than ugly” dish across the table and let it make the point for you. When an aunt returns to her favourite sermon, a dish that simply reads “Cringe” will voice what you’re all thinking. If the silence stretches on, a round of “Bottoms Up” shot glasses will fill it nicely. But it’s not all shade. From platters that ask for “long walks and midnight talks” to punny paper napkins, tableware can be the funniest, sweetest guest at your table.
Whether you’re hosting or gifting, consider this your cheat sheet to tableware with opinions. Below, our roundup of pieces that’ll talk back so you don’t have to.
