Hurry up and wait, world champion mug
Arrives about Nov 9 - Nov 16
$4.99 shipping, free over $60
Misprint or damaged? Replaced free within 30 days. Read our returns policy and shipping guide.
This design on other products
Same artwork printed or embroidered across other product types.
About this design
A funny veteran shirt and mug reading HURRY UP & WAIT WORLD CHAMPION U.S. VETERAN, printed to order on tees, hoodies, and mugs.
This design reads HURRY UP & WAIT WORLD CHAMPION U.S. VETERAN above a row of three stars. Since at least the Second World War, "hurry up and wait" has been the unofficial motto of military life: showing up fifteen minutes prior to fifteen minutes prior for the armory, the manifest call, the motor pool, or the change-of-command rehearsal, only to sit on a seabag or rucksack for four hours until the schedule actually moves.
No matter what decade someone served in or what job they held, they earned a championship title in waiting on somebody higher up the chain. Because the joke is completely clean, family-friendly, and free of any military branch insignia, it is one of our easiest humor gifts for family members to buy. Kids and spouses love picking up the shirt, hoodie, or coffee mug for Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas, or retirement gifts.
This version is built for our printed lineup: heavyweight cotton tees, long-sleeve shirts, pullover hoodies, ceramic coffee mugs, and vinyl stickers, all printed to order.
Details
- Material
- Ceramic with a glossy glaze
- Sizes
- 11 oz and 15 oz
- Print method
- Dye-sublimation print
- Care
- Dishwasher safe; Microwave safe
- Blank sourced from
- China
These specifications come from Printful, the print partner that produces and ships this item.
Shipping and returns
- Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days.
- Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free.
- Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mug made of?
Ceramic with a glossy glaze.
How is the design applied?
Dye-sublimation print. Each item is produced after you order, so the artwork is applied to your piece rather than pulled from stock.
How should I care for the mug?
Dishwasher safe. Microwave safe.
Where is the mug made?
Printful sources the blank from China. Printing or embroidery happens after you order.
When will my order ship?
Production takes 2–5 business days, then US transit takes 3–5 business days. Shipping is a flat $4.99 per order, and orders over $60 ship free. Every order is made for you after checkout, so it cannot be cancelled once production starts.
Can I return or exchange it?
Every item is made to order, so we cannot take returns or exchanges for a change of mind or the wrong size. If yours arrives damaged, misprinted, or defective, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will arrange a free reprint or a refund.
Where did the phrase 'hurry up and wait' originate?
According to lexicographical citations in the Oxford English Dictionary, the phrase 'hurry up and wait' entered print in United States military slang during the early 1940s in World War II training camps to describe the cycle of rushing to report early only to wait hours for orders, transport, or inspection.
Is there an embroidered hat version of Hurry up and wait?
Yes. This full U.S. VETERAN version is printed on heavyweight tees, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, mugs, and stickers, while our companion Hurry up and wait cap design is sized specifically for direct embroidery on hats, beanies, and polos.
