Kafka Bug: I woke up like this - Mug

Gregor woke from uneasy dreams transformed into something monstrous, and his first concern was being late for work. Nothing about that has aged.

• Print that stays put: The design will not fade out after a fortnight of washing up.
• Two sizes: Choose 325 ml (11 oz) for a normal morning or 445 ml (15 oz) for a hard one.
• Dishwasher and microwave safe: Glossy ceramic that survives real kitchens, not just photo shoots.
• Literary meme done well: Requires the novella and the song, which narrows the audience delightfully.

Flawless. Also structurally an insect.