Putting the Brain Trust Here to Good Use

[clackamascoug]

Freezing without water would be good. The frozen water makes a mechanical connection, whereas freezing the two components themselves shrinks them "just enough."

If the goal is to extricate the two with the least amount of damage, and still be usable, drill a hole in the bottom of the mug, use air pressure to blow the cup out of the inside. Repair the hole back into a usable condition, and you will have a functioning mug with a reminder of the experience with every last sip. win/win.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Go to Steak and Shake and get a new mug, KISS.

[Pheidippides]

Ice cube is a good idea. Hot water? Not so sure. As I said, the wall of the mug gets thicker in both directions.

Yes, but not equally. The side closest to the hot water will get larger than the other, and the other will have cold water to deal with. And we're not talking about materials that are great conductors.

[jay santos]

It's fun watching lawyers argue over something they obviously have no idea what they're talking about.

[Moliere]

And we're not talking about materials that are great conductors.

This. I can't imagine you'd get any expansion or contraction given the materials in use.

I'd probably try to jimmy two pieces of thin metal on either side of the cup to loosen the suction effect. Then I'd turn the mug upside down on a table and hit it from either the top or bottom to see if it slides out. Or, with the cup turned upside down, lift the cup up and smack it down on the table. It would probably help to have soap or something slippery on the inside walls of the mug so it can slide easier. If that doesn't help, I'd give up and eat a bowl of ice cream.

[cowboy]

It's fun watching lawyers argue over something they obviously have no idea what they're talking about.

And now the rednecks join the fray. Place the cup upside down on a towel on a counter. Tap the bottom of the cup all around the edges with the edge of a wooden spoon. If that doesn't work, tap the sides all around at the approximate location where the bowl edge meets the cup, then tap the bottom again.

[sparky]

I would try forcing air under the bowl using an air compressor, around the edge of the bowl. If you don't have one of those, maybe an air duster would work.

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[YOhio]

Duct tape a popsicle stick to the glass bowl and pull it out. You'll have to use a ton of tape.

[YOhio]

Also, you might try giving it to your worst-behaved kid and specifically tell them not to get the glass bowl out of the mug. Walk away and in about thirty minutes it will be out.

[smokymountainrain]

Also, you might try giving it to your worst-behaved kid and specifically tell them not to get the glass bowl out of the mug. Walk away and in about thirty minutes it will be out.

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[Katy Lied]

Three questions that need to be answered before I can help:

1. Is it imperative that the bowl be removed from the mug?
2. What is the sentimental value of the mug for you and/or your family?
3. What is the sentimental value of the bowl for you and/or your family?

If the answer to #1 is yes and the answer to #2 is a lot and the answer to #3 is a lot I have no idea what to tell you.

If the answer to #1 is yes and the answer to #2 is little to none and the answer to # 3 is a lot, smash the mug with a hammer.

If the answer to #1 is yes and the answer to #2 is a lot and the answer to #3 is little to none, I have no idea what to tell you.

If the answer to #1 is yes and the answer to #2 is a lot and the answer to #3 is little to none, I have no idea what to tell you.

If the answer to #1 is no and the answer to #2 is a lot and the answer to #3 is a lot, just leave the bowl in the mug and put the mug in a safe place so nothing more will happen to either.

If the answer to #1 is no and the answer to #2 is a lot and the answer to #3 is little to none, just leave the bowl in the mug.

If the answer to #1 is no and the answer to #2 is very little and the answer to #3 is a lot, put the mug on a shelf so nothing will happen to the bowl and you can save yourself the cost of a safety deposit box.

If the answer to # 1 is no and the answer to #2 is little to none and the answer to #3 is little to none, just throw the freakin' mug in the garbage can outside. Or smash 'em both with a hammer.

I do like a thorough answer.

[Katy Lied]

take an ultrathin drill bit and drill through the bottom of the mug. Blow air in the hole to relieve pressure. Remove glass bowl. Fill hole in mug with ceramic repair material.

[Sullyute]

Duct tape a popsicle stick to the glass bowl and pull it out. You'll have to use a ton of tape.

I like this answer but I would hot glue or silicone it to the bowl. Then once it is out you can scrap off the glue or silicone.

[wuapinmon]

I'm going to have a busy afternoon. Having drilled through ceramic before, that's going to be a MPITA.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Ice cube is a good idea. Hot water? Not so sure. As I said, the wall of the mug gets thicker in both directions.

How do you know that the swelling wouldn't result in an increase in the diameter of the cup?