In the end it's just a cup that people like. I'm really hating the trend that something gets popular, people start making fun of the popular item, people get ashamed of having something they like. Why can't we just let things be? It's a cup. It doesn't require this much discourse.
this reminded me of the thread about what dumb things people don't understand that are ultimately fine (and I looked and you were the one who started it, so that tracks)
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 😂
I'm here too. H's boomer parents bring water bottles on vacation as a "special treat." Like, the water where we visit is perfectly fine, my little family just refills our metal bottles from the tap, but they buy cases of plastic water bottles because his mom sees them as something specialty use for all water purposes, so meals too, not just when we leave the house. And where we go doesn't have easy recycling available, so they toss them all. It kills me.
As for the Stanley mess, neither of my teen girls (13 and nearly 16) wanted one for Christmas this year. I specifically asked, and was told, "um, no, that's definitely not a thing anymore." 9 year old niece has 2 now, so sounds like it's for the younger crowd and/or moms in our area. Older daughter wanted a purple yeti tumbler to take her coffee to school in the morning our old travel mugs were either deemed ugly or embarrassing, and they both have one 32 oz hydro flasks. My 13 year old *did* ask for a specific Owalla water bottle, and she got that, so I guess she's ahead of the trend.
Post by midwestmama on Jan 10, 2024 14:36:12 GMT -5
I'm here to add that I recently saw a person post two of the Target Valentine's Stanley cups for $100 each. Craziness. I was pleasantly surprised to see no comments of people wanting to buy one, but rather there were a few laughing emoji reactions.
I'm just thankful to see that the current craze for the pre-teen and teen crowds (Lululemon belt bags and Stanley's) are traditionally less than $50. That's a real bargain for the "it" item. I know that will still price many families out, but it's a far cry from designer jeans, $100+ backpacks, LLL leggings, and the wild amount spent on Nike sneakers these days. Both items are also practical, and will likely get use after the fad dies down. I wish that belt bags had been popular when I was in middle school. Are kids allowed to wear them during the day? Imagine the convenience of keeping your feminine hygiene items with you at all times and not needing to shove a pad or tampon into your pocket, sock, or race to your locker during a brief bathroom break.
1. Oh trust me the LLL leggings are still very popular as are the Nike shoes! Oh, I know. I see those items everywhere. I'm just thankful that there are some $29 trendy items like the belt bag that are more accessible than LLL leggings.
2. Yes that sounds amazing re:bathroom visits. However you are assuming they are even allowed to use the restroom which is not always the case or even often the case. 😭 This is wild. I didn't realize that there were issues with bathroom accessibility in schools. Horrible.
I wish that belt bags had been popular when I was in middle school. Are kids allowed to wear them during the day? Imagine the convenience of keeping your feminine hygiene items with you at all times and not needing to shove a pad or tampon into your pocket, sock, or race to your locker during a brief bathroom break.
We had LeSportsacs for this. OMG. I am pretty sure every girl in my middle school had at least one, if not two. One for actual school supplies and, if you were into it, one for makeup, tampons and such. And you had to carry them everywhere.
Looks like they sell their own belt bags now too. Maybe those can be the next throw-back trend!
5th grade DD took her new Stanley to school today. The girl who sits next to her has the same one, and another girl has the same color mini.
They were huge this year for Christmas in Wisconsin. So many new Stanleys!!!!!
ETA: none of them have the 40 ounce. I think they are 30 ounce, and they are the flip a lid instead of the stick out straw. High school kid wanted and got the stick out straw one.still 30 ounce.
My 4th grade DD was so bummed she didn't get one for Christmas! One question I have is how do even the smaller ones fit in the side pocket of a bookbag with that big ass handle? If they made a 30 oz without a handle I would probably consider it.
5th grade DD took her new Stanley to school today. The girl who sits next to her has the same one, and another girl has the same color mini.
They were huge this year for Christmas in Wisconsin. So many new Stanleys!!!!!
ETA: none of them have the 40 ounce. I think they are 30 ounce, and they are the flip a lid instead of the stick out straw. High school kid wanted and got the stick out straw one.still 30 ounce.
My 4th grade DD was so bummed she didn't get one for Christmas! One question I have is how do even the smaller ones fit in the side pocket of a bookbag with that big ass handle? If they made a 30 oz without a handle I would probably consider it.
They do make a 30oz with a top handle (and a flip top straw). My DD has had that one for a while and I strongly prefer it to the side-handle style.