I bought this mug in 2006 from an art student in Colorado. He said the story behind it was, "after getting drunk on one too many tiki drinks one night, some girl at the party trying to help, loaded up the dishwasher and washed the UN-MACHINE-WASHABLE mug.. When it came out of the dishwasher the next day, the latex paint from the eyeball was everywhere. He literally had to chip it off (carefully). Once he had a clear, green mug. He pulled out his paints and started on bringing #9 back to life. What he came up with isn't overdone and to say the least, makes for a unique mug. One may argue this hurts the value, others may feel it is enhanced by this "second coat of paint". Personally, it feels good to have such a unique mug.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Custom paint job by whoever I bought it from