Are Stanley Cups Overrated?

Are Stanley Cups Overrated?

By: Leah Shusterman and Ayannah Singh

The infamous Stanley Cup, it has been trending since September of 2023. It came in like a storm, like all the other famous water bottles, the Stanley grew extremely fast. It seems like everyone has one, and is obsessing over one. It is especially popular among girls in school. Some have 30 oz and others 20 or 40. But are these cups really worth getting and spending your money?

The answer is not really. You can get much better quality water for the same price or less. They are also impractical. They can’t fit in almost any cup holder. They are also so huge, I see girls lugging them around from class to class balancing their folders, computer, pencil cases while holding their Stanley. They are heavy when filled to the top. They are also really bulky and are hard to clean without stripping their painted coating. The worst part is they leak! The amount of times I've seen a Stanley that has fallen over and leaked is over 20 times a day. 

You should also ask the question: Do you really like Stanley's or are you getting them cause everyone else has one? Let's be honest, a normal water bottle can do just the job. Yes, the Stanley does keep water unsalted and cold for up to 11 hours but other water bottles do the same thing! In fact Hydro Flasks keep water cold for up to 24 hours and hot water up to 12. I do admit Stanley can be contagious, even I got one just because everyone else got it and I thought it looked cool.

It’s even contagious to other companies. It seems that every major water company has made their own version of the Stanley! Condenser from buying from these companies if you like the “shape” of the Stanley, and want an alternative that lasts longer than the Stanley. So in conclusion Stanley's are SO overrated!