Baby Mugging Meme Serves Up Kids in Cups

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Neha Prakash
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Baby Mugging Meme Serves Up Kids in Cups

Got some kids laying around? Just throw 'em in dishware and they'll keep for an extra few days.

"Baby mugging," the latest photo fad sweeping Instagram, has nothing to do with stealing kids' cookies, but is a goofy illusion that makes little ones look like they're peeking out of your favorite mug. The concept was created by blogger Illana Wiles of Mommy Shorts who snapped a pic of her baby, Harlow, in a black mug and posted it to her Instagram (@mommyshorts) earlier this week.

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The deliciously adorable hashtag #babeinamug quickly started trending as creative parents worldwide hopped on the fad. And don't fret if you have no kids -- dogs and older people fit just as snuggly in ceramic.

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