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14 HRC Mugs You Need To Survive This Election

by Dasha Fayvinova

If you are anything like me, you've spent the last two presidential debates squeezing your glutes together so tightly that you can make diamonds. This anxiety you feel is totally normal. After all, the Republican presidential nominee was caught bragging on tape about sexual abuse in what he later claimed to be just "locker room talk". Well, if you're tired of clenching your butt-cheeks and fists — why not wrap your hands around these baller Hillary Clinton mugs instead? Not only are they cute, they are also mad functional (something I can't necessarily say about a certain Republican nominee).

This election is clearly very negative. Gone are the days of great minds disagreeing on policy — instead we have tabloid fodder and mud-slinging. The only hope at the end of this election/nightmare/trash-fire is that we will have the first female president of the United States take office. Maybe then our blood pressure can decrease and our heart rates drop to an acceptable amount. Until then, you'll just have to hold on to a mug and use it as a stress reliever.

Personally, I'll be using my mug during the debate-drinking-game. Take a sip every time Hillary's emails get mentioned. Take a sip every time Trump says that he wants to make our county great again. And lastly, drink every time Hillary has to respond or defend something her husband did while in office. Just make sure it's tea and not actually alcohol, guys, or we will literally all die before we get a chance to vote. Below are some great choices to anyone who will be joining me on my drinking journey come Wednesday, Oct. 19.

1. Dog Lovers

If you love your dogs as much as you love democracy, this might just be the perfect mug of choice for you.

How Much Does Is Cost: $20.15

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

2. A Little SNL Throwback

Do you remember that fantastic Weekend Update segment featuring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler?

Well, this mug serves as a great reminder that the first female head writer and her equally talented friend/cast mate did an amazing job covering the election.

How Much Does Is Cost: $21.57

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

3. Balloons!

Everyone on earth saw the excitement that Bill and Hillary displayed when thousands of balloons fell from the sky during the DNC.

The thought alone makes me want to cry.

How Much Does Is Cost: $16.16

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

4. Because She's A Woman

You can take the message to mean what you want it to mean. To me this mug shows that the only reason Hillary is able to take all of the negativity and bashing by her opponents is because she's a woman, and has years of experience under the belt.

How Much Does Is Cost: $21.57

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

5. Tech Support

Making light of the serious accusations over Clinton's leaked emails might be in poor taste to some — but to me, it's honestly the only thing we can do.

How Much Does Is Cost: $21.50

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

6. Liberal Debate Expert

While some may use this against you, if you decide to speak your mind after the debate, I think you should be proud. Question everything.

How Much Does Is Cost: $16.17

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

7. Pizza Party

If you really want to show your lack of support for this two party system, you can just just vote pizza.

How Much Does Is Cost: $19.54

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

8. I'm With Her

Get cozy with a cup holder that says "I'm With Her".

How Much Does Is Cost: $14.56

Where Can I Get It: Etsy

9. Yas Queen

This mug can be used while watching the debates OR while watching the amazing episode of Broad City where Ilana volunteers at Hillary's campaign office.

How Much Does Is Cost: $17.99

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

10. We Can Do It

What can be more iconic than combining Hillary and Rosie the Riveter?

How Much Does Is Cost: $13.95

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

11. For Couples

If you and your significant other want to really make people gag on your cuteness, get matching political mugs. Great for reading the Sunday Times together.

How Much Does Is Cost: $34.95

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

12. Hillary Da-Boss

This iconic look that Hillary rocks really showcases her power. I would actually kill to have it on my shelf at home.

How Much Does Is Cost: $12.99

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

13. Email Me

Again, why not just jump on the wagon and laugh about it?

How Much Does Is Cost: $2.98

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

14. Trumpled

Hey, sometimes we want to express what we want to happen on our mugs. That's life, bro.

How Much Does Is Cost: $41.81

Where Can I Get It: Amazon

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