What's the joke behind Leftovers: The Sequel Is Always Better?

That the turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving beats the dinner itself, which is more than most movie sequels manage.

Can I wear it after Thanksgiving?

Sure. There's no date or turkey on it, just a sandwich, so leftover lovers can wear it year-round.

Is the design on both sides of the mug?

Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.

Leftovers: The Sequel Is Always Better white coffee mug

Leftovers: The Sequel Is Always Better Mug

$17.99

Printed when you order, ships in 2 to 5 business days
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Free replacement if it arrives misprinted or damaged

About this design

Thanksgiving dinner gets all the attention, but true fans know the best meal of the weekend happens Friday at noon, standing at the open fridge with a fork. This design gives leftovers the credit they're owed.

A triangle-cut sandwich sits at the top, green lettuce, sliced turkey and a red layer of cranberry peeking out along the cut edge, with a red-frilled toothpick stuck through it. “LEFTOVERS” runs across in chunky terracotta slab letters with a green shadow, followed by “THE SEQUEL IS” in small green capitals and “ALWAYS BETTER” in terracotta condensed type.

A mug fits the slow Friday morning between the leftover pie and the leftover sandwich.

Who it's for

Give it to the person who builds the day-after sandwich with stuffing in the middle, the movie buff with strong opinions about sequels, or anyone who packs a cooler of leftovers for the drive home.

Find more like it in Thanksgiving and Food, coffee & grilling.

About the mug

11 oz glossy ceramic mug with the design printed on both sides, so it shows whichever hand holds it. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Care

Top-rack dishwasher safe. Hand washing keeps the print bright the longest.

Questions

What's the joke behind Leftovers: The Sequel Is Always Better?: That the turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving beats the dinner itself, which is more than most movie sequels manage.
Can I wear it after Thanksgiving?: Sure. There's no date or turkey on it, just a sandwich, so leftover lovers can wear it year-round.
Is the design on both sides of the mug?: Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.