The 'Big Hug Mug' On 'True Detective' Is Selling For Outrageous Prices On eBay
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Fans of HBO's hit series "True Detective" have surely noticed character Rust Cohle has one constant show prop that is a bit friendlier than he is.
Whenever <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;">Matthew McConaughey's character Rust is at the </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;">police-station table, he sits next to a bright yellow mug that reads "Big Hug Mug" in red block lettering.</span>
<span>Production designer <span></span>Alex DiGerlando recently told Vulture that there's no s<span>ecret hidden message behind the mug, just an <span>opportunity to insert some levity into the show, "because it is relentlessly dark." </span></span></span>
<span>"<span>I'm so pissed I didn't go on eBay before the show aired and not buy up a bunch of those," added DiGerlando. "They're worth a small fortune now."</span></span>
<span><span>And indeed, they are.</span></span>
<span>While most coffee mugs will only set you back a couple of bucks, the now famous "Big Hug Mug" is going for around $100 on eBay.</span>
<span>A current auction ending in three days is already up to $106.</span>
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Other recent eBay auctions vary in price from $70 to over $100.
For those who don't want to shell out for the pricey coffee holder, you can bid on this way less cool copycat for $32 that boasts, <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em;">"Well this isn't the same one (notice the color)....but it is close! And at a fraction of the cost."</span>
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<b>See Also:</b>
<ul><li>Joel McHale Spoofs How No One Can Understand What They're Saying On 'True Detective'</li><li>15 Midseason TV Shows You Should Be Watching</li><li>Matthew McConaughey Confirms He Won't Return For 'True Detective' Season 2</li></ul>
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