Vintage Sandra Boynton Emergency Alert Hot Chocolate Mug

1980s Sandra Boynton vintage mug that reads “EMERGENCY ALERT: If bearer of mug is found listless, shivering or depressed, ADMINISTER HOT CHOCOLATE IMMEDIATELY.” Excellent condition — no chips or cracks. A playful, gift-ready novelty for hot

What it is: A vintage Sandra Boynton hot chocolate mug (1980s) printed with Boynton’s cheeky animal art — a pig waiting while a hippo prepares a mug — and the emergency-alert text instructing everyone to “ADMINISTER HOT CHOCOLATE IMMEDIATELY.” Listing notes the mug is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, or utensil marks. Seller packs breakables with bubble wrap and ships from the US. Why it’s a good silly-gift candidate: Cute, immediately understandable humor that doubles as a useful everyday item. It’s collectible vintage Boynton art (nostalgia + novelty) and priced accessibly at USD 22. Perfect for hot-cocoa lovers, fans of retro kitchenware, or anyone who needs a lighthearted pick-me-up. What I didn’t assume: I used only the listing’s details — title, quoted mug text, condition statement, era (1980s), seller rating and review count, and that the item ships from US