Four Green Mugs
The Four Green Mugs are a set of matching mugs Pawbert purchased with his first tips from working at Snarlbucks. Representing his first earned contribution to the pack household, the mugs hold emotional significance far beyond their monetary value.
Description
The mugs are simple, dark green ceramic cups—similar in color to Pawbert's green sweater. There are exactly four, one for each member of the pack: Pawbert, Luther, Nick, and Judy.
History
Purchase
In S04E13 ("Tips"), Pawbert receives his first tips from his job at Snarlbucks. Rather than keeping the money for himself, he purchases the mugs—approximately $14 worth of tips translated into a tangible contribution to the household.
The purchase represents a significant psychological milestone. For the first time, Pawbert is able to give something to the pack that he earned through legitimate work. This is money entirely his own, not Lynxley inheritance or charity, but wages earned by his own labor.
Ongoing Use
The mugs become regular fixtures in pack meals and morning routines. They appear in domestic scenes throughout the remainder of S04 and S05, typically during kitchen conversations and breakfast sequences.
Significance
The Four Green Mugs represent:
- Earned Belonging: The first thing Pawbert bought for the pack with his own money
- Pack Identity: One mug per member—a physical representation of their bond
- Legitimate Income: Money from work rather than criminal activity or family wealth
- Color Symbolism: The green color echoes the green sweater, connecting Pawbert's past (his mother's love) to his present (his pack's love)
Current Status
The mugs are stored in the kitchen cabinet at Pawthorne Mansion and used daily for coffee, tea, and other beverages.
Related Items
- The Green Sweater — Shares the green color symbolism
- Pack Charter — The household rules the mugs represent
- Pack Keys — Another symbol of belonging (one per member)