Page 2 | To think that people who spend £45 on a Stanley cup need their heads examined?

empee47 · 2024-06-07T11:49:56+00:00

More specifically for a primary aged child who is likely to lose or damage the cup? £45? Absolute madness. Some parents just can’t seem to see their kids go without the latest trend.

Peonies12 · 08/06/2024 12:51

Thy look very unhygienic to me, I saw someone’s the other day and the top bit and straw were filthy. I can’t see how you can clean them properly

stressedespresso · 08/06/2024 12:44

LesFreursDuMal · 08/06/2024 12:21

It's an excellent brand. Lifetime warranty. And it's also American and not british, that's a nice bonus.

Must be at a low point in your life if you’re at the stage of politicising water bottles!

Fiery30 · 08/06/2024 12:44

NerrSnerr · 07/06/2024 21:34

There's nothing wrong with a normal water bottle. Some other people choose to transport their water in a different way to you which is also fine.

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I meant in terms of the cost of it.

LesFreursDuMal · 08/06/2024 12:21

It's an excellent brand. Lifetime warranty. And it's also American and not british, that's a nice bonus.

BouleBaker · 08/06/2024 07:25

Stanley are a great brand, but the current fad for carrying around their enormous sippy cups is comical. They aren't practical, can't be dropped in a handbag, get in the way if you need 2 hands for something and look ridiculous, as does the person sucking on it, like having a giant dummy. They are a really bad choice for school water bottles for all the above reasons as well as taking up more space on a desk and frequently spilling everywhere.

Nobody needs to carry around a day's supply of water in one go in daily life.

However, social media fashions are always impractical and stupid, so I guess this one will pass like most do.

Redflagman · 08/06/2024 05:55

No issue with people buying them for themselves or their children, but a few have bought them for their DC.in my child's class...are now complaining about the cost of a heavily subsidised trip (£30) rather than £50...

QueenBitch666 · 08/06/2024 02:52

@TeenLifeMum fish lip brigade 🤣
I'm so nicking that comment!

QueenBitch666 · 08/06/2024 02:48

CactusMactus · 07/06/2024 15:46

They give off a rather chav vibe (where I live) - carried by people in sports gear and Uggs who don't actually work out....

Chav vibe

CJsGoldfish · 08/06/2024 00:23

Meh, I have a drink bottle that I love so I can see why someone would spend such an amount 🤷‍♀️
I bought a Frank Green reusable coffee cup which wasn't cheap but I've now had it for years. Great colour choices, keeps my drinks hot for hours and does not leak. So I went looking for a water bottle and bought one. It's a little bulkier than the Stanley but great colours, leakproof and a little carry strap which just hooks over a finger and off we go. We all have them now and are brand loyal. Had an issue with a lid once and they replaced it no question. The stretchy strap thingy was wearing thin after 6 years so I just bought a new one for a couple of quid.
I don't do single use plastics. I've probably spent waaaaay more over the years replacing kids drink bottles and my drink bottles. I've had mine for about 6 years now and I take it everywhere.
It is really well made, completely leak proof and it keeps my water ice cold all day. I drink a lot of water but I like it really cold. I only drink water so having a drink bottle ensures I do. Without it, I don't. Psychological? Sure. Do I care? Nope. I love her 😍

I can honestly say I've never ever thought about someone elses water drinking habits.

To think that people who spend £45 on a Stanley cup need their heads examined?

sweetkitty · 07/06/2024 23:13

At school they do look odd being carried by 7 year olds who do struggle to carry them. They should do a child sized mini version.

HighOnMaiden · 07/06/2024 23:11

I have a knock off one. I take it to work full of filter coffee because we only have instant in the office. I’m wired by 11am 😂
People spend their money how they see fit. If I could have got a Stanley at the time I probably would have done but the one I wanted was OOS.

StaunchMomma · 07/06/2024 22:41

Most people these days have at least one large water bottle/cup. Stanleys are superior to plastic models in that they are thermal and they are easier to clean than water bottles.

They also don't taste like plastic.

Love mine.

stressedespresso · 07/06/2024 22:33

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 07/06/2024 22:31

Anyone can spend their money on what they like, but shouldn’t moan about having no money as they’ve wasted £45 on the latest fad 🙄 and keep their false nails to themselves.

How is this relevant exactly? Nobody here is moaning about being short of £45, or shoving their false nails in your face for that matter.

TeenLifeMum · 07/06/2024 22:32

stressedespresso · 07/06/2024 22:23

Unfortunately there is no excuse for being downright nasty, classist and judgmental towards other women. Nice try though

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I made no mention to anyone’s class. Not sure people who have lip fillers count as a class. They are just very different people to me and not something I’m jealous of. I’m good with normal size cups and lips 🤷🏻‍♀️

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 07/06/2024 22:31

Anyone can spend their money on what they like, but shouldn’t moan about having no money as they’ve wasted £45 on the latest fad 🙄 and keep their false nails to themselves.

Kitkat1523 · 07/06/2024 22:25

I prefer a yeti

stressedespresso · 07/06/2024 22:23

TeenLifeMum · 07/06/2024 22:17

After being rudely and incorrectly accused of being jealous, but sure you go with your narrative 😂

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Unfortunately there is no excuse for being downright nasty, classist and judgmental towards other women. Nice try though

nobeans · 07/06/2024 22:21

Fiery30 · 07/06/2024 21:26

I don't understand the fad of Stanley cups. What is wrong with a normal water bottle? It is easier to carry in my handbag, not big and bulky.

I don't understand the fad of carrying water bottles around but I don't judge people for it

TeenLifeMum · 07/06/2024 22:17

chickennoodless · 07/06/2024 21:14

How nice, you came onto this forum to talk about other women in this manner.

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After being rudely and incorrectly accused of being jealous, but sure you go with your narrative 😂

noctilucentcloud · 07/06/2024 22:02

GentlemanJohnny · 07/06/2024 14:56

Am I the only person who thought this thread was going to be about Ice Hockey?

I did too!

stressedespresso · 07/06/2024 21:47

myusernamewastakenbyme · 07/06/2024 21:42

And car boot sales !!!

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They’ve been around for years and aren’t going away any time soon. A water bottle is never not going to be useful

myusernamewastakenbyme · 07/06/2024 21:42

PerfectTravelTote · 07/06/2024 16:20

I predict that this time next year charity shops will be full of stanley cups.

And car boot sales !!!

NerrSnerr · 07/06/2024 21:34

Fiery30 · 07/06/2024 21:26

I don't understand the fad of Stanley cups. What is wrong with a normal water bottle? It is easier to carry in my handbag, not big and bulky.

There's nothing wrong with a normal water bottle. Some other people choose to transport their water in a different way to you which is also fine.

YankSplaining · 07/06/2024 21:30

hairtonup · 07/06/2024 21:22

I hope your barbie makes you as happy as my giant Stanley cup does.

She does! Actually, it’s two dolls - the Lilly Pulitzer Barbie and Stacie dolls, which were a Silver Label release in 2005. Here’s a picture:

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MINT Barbie Lilly Pulitzer with Stacie Doll H0187 Collector Silver Label 2005 | eBay

<p>The Queen of fun in the sun, Lilly Pulitzer has teamed up with Mattel to create a limited-edition Silver Label TM Mother/Daughter designer Barbie doll set. These designer dolls were inspired by "young Lilly," with classic looks drawn from a 1960&apo...

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Emeraldsrock · 07/06/2024 21:28

Just bought my daughter one. Shes so happy. Her clothes are mostly primark and next. Wouldn't spend £100 on a pair of Nikes for her. Each to their own.