Word of 2020: Pandemic
Merriam-Webster and Disctionary.com have announced that the 2020 word of of the year is, not surprizingly, “Pandemic”.
The word “Pandemic” has been around for a very long time coming from the Greek language but for 2020 it obviously saw a resurgence in common usage along with newer terms like “social distancing”, “corona baby”, “covidiot” and “superspreader” and given the amount of searches online for “pandemic” it was chosen as the word of 2020 over the other newer words.
Product of 2020
And so if the word of 2020 is Pandemic, my choice for the product of 2020 is the humble enamel cup. As we attempted to stay safe from Covid-19 in 2020, many of us moved our socialising to the outdoors where the virus spreads less easily in comparison to badly ventilated indoor areas. It is in the outdoors what the enamel cup comes in to it’s own as it is easily transportable and it means that if you get an invite from a neighbor to call for a cup of coffee in their garden, you can bring your own cup. Enamel cups are also fairly sturdy and unbreakable and as mentioned in this article in Image Magazine enamel crockery is the perfect choice for use in the garden or park “If you don't like bringing your good crockery outside, then enamelware is a great alternative, as it's both sturdy and retains heat well”.
Enamel Cup Style
Enamel cups have been around for yonks and are a staple on camping trips or in picnic baskets. However, given the year we have been having I think it is advisable to buy an enamel cup with something extra that has a bit of style or pzazz if you are going to invest in one for your “al fresco” activities. And what’s got more style than an enamel cup printed with an original artwork by PIGSY?! It will definitely be a talking point when you take it on the hiking trail or enjoy a cup of coffee with friends in their garden.
Special Edition PIGSY art mug
To celebrate the election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris in the recent USA presidential elections, I made just 46 of my “Phoenix Rising” artwork available on an enamel mug. They are practically sold out now, so with only a few left it is the time to order one.
Other than the “Phoenix Rising” mug there is also the option of the “Squash Soldiers” mug which features a print of an original artwork that is now hanging in the prestigious Fitzwilliam Tennis Club in Dublin, Ireland.
There are other versions of the enamel art mug which you can see in my store.
Delight in small things
2020 has been a tough year for many but already there is good news about an imminent vaccine with the Pfizer Covid vaccine getting approval for use in the UK and there are plans to start rolling it out from next week. But in the interim, stay safe and delight in small things like enjoying a coffee in the outdoors in a special mug - but don’t forget that a mug like this will probably work perfectly for mulled wine too!!!