Over the past year or so, the general love and appreciation of Solo Cups has grown by leaps and bounds. The strange “don’t ask don’t tell” drinking policy of The Grove lead to an Ole Miss blog being called Red Cup Rebellion. We’ve been no stranger to highlighting solo cup stories (here and here). Then Toby Keith comes along and writes an ode to the product that is just as quickly performed on Glee. Which makes sense, because beyond tailgating, the largest proliferation of solo cups in recent years has been to hide teenage drinking on tv from MTV’s Laguna Beach up to ABC Family’s Greek. In addition to music, we now have some pretty decent art saluting America’s most beloved disposable drink holder. More recently, using just a solo cup to drink from has become not enough. You can hide the fact that you actually prefer cans by drinking from a solo cup koozie. And if you’re into showing off, you might fancy your wine out of a solo cup with a glass stem attached to the bottom.
I’m certainly no stranger to using solo cups and they certainly have their time and place. But I also wouldn’t go so far as to prefer them. I’ve been known to bring a pint glass to drink from a growler at a tailgate. And mason jars are a pretty good way to store and chill some liquor in a cooler while also creating a tastier drinking experience. So I’ll just disagree with Toby Keith on this one.
Now a red solo cup is the best receptacle
For barbecues, tailgates, fairs and festivals
And you, sir, do not have a pair of testicles
If you prefer drinking from glass – Toby Keith
