Post by Velar Fricative on Dec 31, 2023 22:18:31 GMT -5
I got one as a gift for some reason but I definitely don’t care to buy one myself down the road. I mostly use water bottles on the go and as mentioned above, these really aren’t that great for being on the go. I much prefer my Contigo bottles. I made the mistake of taking my Stanley cup out somewhere and forgot they aren’t spillproof.
Also I know the company is old but the real Stanley Cup is older so they need to just change their name to stop confusing themselves with the best trophy in sports.
I asked my boys if they noticed anyone carrying them around in school (freshman and senior). Neither had any idea and said they don't look at anyones waterbottle.
My oldest said he is more concerned with keeping his friends from drinking out of his water bottle (its a gatorade brand). he's quite a germophobe so this is not surprising. haha
he even started taking 16oz disposable ones because he can keep them in his bag.
I happened to buy one at Target on Wednesday (after Christmas) for a gift exchange for my teenage DD’s friend. The friend is sporty and DD wanted to get her a water bottle. We were just looking at all the options and I said “Hey, aren’t Stanley’s popular?” I had no idea why I even knew the name.
They're a must-have accessory for a very specific type of popular or aspiring-popular high school girl in the school where I work. Interestingly, Stanley cups are the only type of water bottle we never find accidentally left behind in the library after lunch.
Almost every single girl at my school has one.
Although someone left one in my room for a month, so I finally took it home. We’ve never used it though.
A patient left one at the clinic my husband works for and when she came back for it the next day it turns out one of his coworkers *took it home* and gave it to his wife! Really really awkward, he brought it back again the next day but dang, he didn't even wait a day to see if someone came to claim it.
Also I know the company is old but the real Stanley Cup is older so they need to just change their name to stop confusing themselves with the best trophy in sports.
It’s influencers using the name, not the company Stanley itself. The company calls it the Quencher. Which is also kind of an awkward name.
It reminds me of the Hydro Flask craze, where all the SM influencers and "VSCO girls" had one. Same vibe.
I have a couple of Yeti tumblers because I like how cold they keep my water. But the big Yeti tumbler is so wide that it's a little unwieldy to grasp, it seems like it's designed for bigger/male hands. (I feel the same way about large phones.) I have thought about getting a Stanley because it seems like a handle would solve that issue. IMO it's a more women-friendly design element when the high-end water bottles and cups are all moving toward big/metal/heavy, so I can see the appeal.
I have a couple of Starbucks insulated straw cups and the circumference is less of an issue because they have a taller and slightly slimmer shape, plus they have a variety of textures that feel nice and are easy to grip. My current favorite is ridged and soft/almost velvety on the outside. They don't keep my water as cold, but I like how pretty they are.
I have a couple of Yeti tumblers because I like how cold they keep my water. But the big Yeti tumbler is so wide that it's a little unwieldy to grasp, it seems like it's designed for bigger/male hands. (I feel the same way about large phones.) I have thought about getting a Stanley because it seems like a handle would solve that issue. IMO it's a more women-friendly design element when the high-end water bottles and cups are all moving toward big/metal/heavy, so I can see the appeal.
My Yeti is pink and has a handle. It holds like 40-something ounces, if you want to stick with Yeti. But it's so heavy. We have a 30-something ounce tumbler style too and I agree about the bigger/male hands thing.
Also I know the company is old but the real Stanley Cup is older so they need to just change their name to stop confusing themselves with the best trophy in sports.
Maybe they should do a collab as the youths say. Introduce the NHL to some new demographics.
In the circle I run in, it seems like an easy way for tweens and young teens to flex their “in” status, particularly middle and upper class dance and gymnastics kids.
My niece got a 40oz Stanley for Christmas and has spent the last week dumping water everywhere from it.
I work with college kids, and a few of my students have started carrying them. I can’t help but think it makes them look like middle-aged moms, and I’m surprised that young women would aim for that kind of aesthetic.
lol, this reminds of a tiktok I saw of a girl who someone mistakenly took her for being in the mid 30s and she is 23.
I saw a video yesterday of people running for these cups. Its wild. I heard they leak, so no thank you.
Post by chickadee77 on Jan 1, 2024 10:12:33 GMT -5
Wasn't there a thing about how someone's car burned and the Stanley cup was just sitting there and still fine?
I mean, whatever. I'm so picky about my water bottles. Needs to be wide-mouth so I can add ice, no straw, no leaks, needs to fit in my fridge dispenser. At this point, once the kids are a bit more careful/adept, I'm just switching to Tervis with a lid and Nalgene.
Wasn't there a thing about how someone's car burned and the Stanley cup was just sitting there and still fine?
I mean, whatever. I'm so picky about my water bottles. Needs to be wide-mouth so I can add ice, no straw, no leaks, needs to fit in my fridge dispenser. At this point, once the kids are a bit more careful/adept, I'm just switching to Tervis with a lid and Nalgene.
Yes, the firefighter pulled out the cup and it still had ice in it. Stanley bought them a new car.
Nalgene for life! Basically I just need something that is completely leak proof. I don't need my water cold.
That said, I'm glad reusable water bottles are now a thing because when people were using disposable water bottles the waste was mind boggling.
Am I the only one who hates water bottles/tumblers with side handles? I feel like it makes them awkward to stuff in the cabinet or the dishwasher. Also, I don't know anything about these, if they are hand-wash only then I'm definitely not interested.
This is me with everything now. I don't have the time or energy for things that need to be washed by hand. I just bought a new set of pots and pans and made sure they were dishwasher-safe.
FWIW, I googled and apparently the Stanleys are dishwasher-safe.
Am I the only one who hates water bottles/tumblers with side handles? I feel like it makes them awkward to stuff in the cabinet or the dishwasher. Also, I don't know anything about these, if they are hand-wash only then I'm definitely not interested.
This is me with everything now. I don't have the time or energy for things that need to be washed by hand. I just bought a new set of pots and pans and made sure they were dishwasher-safe.
FWIW, I googled and apparently the Stanleys are dishwasher-safe.
Yes, they are.
I think as with anything, if it appeals to you- you get it. And if it doesn’t- you don’t. So people who have no desire for a giant tumbler don’t get it. If you saw it and gave it a try and liked it, you get it.
There is also a difference between someone who just has one and uses it and likes it as their every day cup and someone on social media who has made Stanley cups their entire personality. There is a big difference there and I think those people are probably fewer in number, they are just more in your face
The FB algorithm put a post in my feed this morning from a Stanley FB group about lining up at Target before they open and people running through the store to buy the new Valentine's colors.
Between that and the giant nutcracker FB group that keeps popping up in my feed IDK who FB thinks I am 🤣
Wasn't there a thing about how someone's car burned and the Stanley cup was just sitting there and still fine?
I mean, whatever. I'm so picky about my water bottles. Needs to be wide-mouth so I can add ice, no straw, no leaks, needs to fit in my fridge dispenser. At this point, once the kids are a bit more careful/adept, I'm just switching to Tervis with a lid and Nalgene.
I am really particular about my drink cups too! I have never liked stainless steel, but the yeti and Stanley cups keep it away from your mouth. My boss has 2 granddaughters that are in on every trend, so she always knows what's " hot" and fully embraces it! That's how I got one of each of these fashion tumblers. LOL I also normally hate drinking water out of a straw so I'm really surprised I like the Stanley so much. I use it at work, I could not carry that around. I'm shocked teens want to lug this around. My middle schooler needs something that goes in that side pocket of his backpack.
The FB algorithm put a post in my feed this morning from a Stanley FB group about lining up at Target before they open and people running through the store to buy the new Valentine's colors.
Between that and the giant nutcracker FB group that keeps popping up in my feed IDK who FB thinks I am 🤣
You got the nutcrackers too? I spent Xmas mildly terrified of my FB feed.
Am I the only one who hates water bottles/tumblers with side handles? I feel like it makes them awkward to stuff in the cabinet or the dishwasher. Also, I don't know anything about these, if they are hand-wash only then I'm definitely not interested.
I actually love the handle for carrying. I’m with you on the dishwasher though, if it’s not dishwasher safe it’s not coming into my house.
Wasn't there a thing about how someone's car burned and the Stanley cup was just sitting there and still fine?
I mean, whatever. I'm so picky about my water bottles. Needs to be wide-mouth so I can add ice, no straw, no leaks, needs to fit in my fridge dispenser. At this point, once the kids are a bit more careful/adept, I'm just switching to Tervis with a lid and Nalgene.
Yeah, but it was disproved by someone else that they won’t melt. It was likely because the dash protected the cup.
This is me with everything now. I don't have the time or energy for things that need to be washed by hand. I just bought a new set of pots and pans and made sure they were dishwasher-safe.
FWIW, I googled and apparently the Stanleys are dishwasher-safe.
Yes, they are.
I think as with anything, if it appeals to you- you get it. And if it doesn’t- you don’t. So people who have no desire for a giant tumbler don’t get it. If you saw it and gave it a try and liked it, you get it.
There is also a difference between someone who just has one and uses it and likes it as their every day cup and someone on social media who has made Stanley cups their entire personality. There is a big difference there and I think those people are probably fewer in number, they are just more in your face
One year my SIL gave us Yeti knock-offs (from Costco) and without even using them I thought they were too big and clunky, so that does probably play into my confusion. LOL!
Also, I don't have kids, the people I follow on social media don't have these, and I haven't seen them in the wild, so until this thread I had no idea the Stanley cups were the new *it* thing.
This could definitely be another thing for me for the thread "things you don't get but are fine for other people."
Am I the only one who hates water bottles/tumblers with side handles? I feel like it makes them awkward to stuff in the cabinet or the dishwasher. Also, I don't know anything about these, if they are hand-wash only then I'm definitely not interested.
I actually love the handle for carrying. I’m with you on the dishwasher though, if it’s not dishwasher safe it’s not coming into my house.
I read an article a few years ago where a guy was like, anything is dishwasher safe if you put in the dishwasher and it comes out fine. And if you ruin it, then you've just removed one more hand-wash only hassle from your life.
But I also put my "good" kitchen knives in the dishwasher and have no regrets about that either. So I might not be the best person to get advice about this question.
The best of all the worlds. My beloved Contigo bottle. 24 oz. Just right. Not heavy, keeps stuff cold for 24 hours with ice. Nice colors, has a handle, fits in cup holders. Cheap.
As someone who has never smoked but who developed lots of early lines around the mouth due to an autoimmune condition, you will not find me using a straw all day long.
Wasn't there a thing about how someone's car burned and the Stanley cup was just sitting there and still fine?
I mean, whatever. I'm so picky about my water bottles. Needs to be wide-mouth so I can add ice, no straw, no leaks, needs to fit in my fridge dispenser. At this point, once the kids are a bit more careful/adept, I'm just switching to Tervis with a lid and Nalgene.
Yes, the firefighter pulled out the cup and it still had ice in it. Stanley bought them a new car.
Nalgene for life! Basically I just need something that is completely leak proof. I don't need my water cold.
That said, I'm glad reusable water bottles are now a thing because when people were using disposable water bottles the waste was mind boggling.
My boomer parents and their obsession with bottled water is killing me slowly. Every single time I fill my water bottle with COLD WATER from the automatic, FILTERED dispenser from the fridge, one of them pops up to say “we have bottled water in the fridge.” This is the reason I am going to be an episode of Snapped one day 😂
The FB algorithm put a post in my feed this morning from a Stanley FB group about lining up at Target before they open and people running through the store to buy the new Valentine's colors.
Between that and the giant nutcracker FB group that keeps popping up in my feed IDK who FB thinks I am 🤣
You got the nutcrackers too? I spent Xmas mildly terrified of my FB feed.
I got the nutcracker posts too. People spending days, yes days, to paint them and that's after they spent hundreds to buy one.
David and I just talked about the Stanley cup thing a few days ago. He says Hydroflasks are still the cool thing at his school, mostly girls carry them and wear dirty white Air Jordan's and have morning Starbucks, lol. Definitely a "status" thing. I feel like Stanley cups are more of a suburban mom thing around here, I see them in the school pick-up lines and pilates classes.
I think as with anything, if it appeals to you- you get it. And if it doesn’t- you don’t. So people who have no desire for a giant tumbler don’t get it. If you saw it and gave it a try and liked it, you get it.
There is also a difference between someone who just has one and uses it and likes it as their every day cup and someone on social media who has made Stanley cups their entire personality. There is a big difference there and I think those people are probably fewer in number, they are just more in your face
One year my SIL gave us Yeti knock-offs (from Costco) and without even using them I thought they were too big and clunky, so that does probably play into my confusion. LOL!
Also, I don't have kids, the people I follow on social media don't have these, and I haven't seen them in the wild, so until this thread I had no idea the Stanley cups were the new *it* thing.
This could definitely be another thing for me for the thread "things you don't get but are fine for other people."
I spend way too much time killing all my brain cells scrolling Instagram so I’ve seen allllll the Stanley content 😂