THE RISE AND FALL OF THE STANLEY CUP
IS LEAD LURKING IN YOUR STANLEY?
For years, when people talked about the Stanley Cup, they meant the men’s hockey championship trophy. Today, the Stanley Cup means more than that; it’s a wildly popular insulated cup made famous through TikTok. These metal cups are unmistakable, with their giant cupholder-friendly shape and long straw. They are available in various colors, giving them an extra edge for photographability. Millions bought them this past year, but Stanley’s reign may end due to a lawsuit. Like the Yeti before it, the Stanley Cup is durable and heat resistant. In one viral video, one even survived an intense car fire — as did the ice (the company bought a replacement car
and thanked the video’s poster for her marketing service). For those wondering the secret trick to the Stanley Cup’s extreme heat resistance, it’s simple: vacuum insulation using lead.
may cause its downfall. TikTok is filled with freaked-out influencers, with some even buying lead testing kits. HydroFlask, Owala, and other lead-free cup producers took advantage of the situation, boldly claiming that their drinking vessels are insulated and lead-free. To make matters worse for Stanley Cups, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the company. The plaintiffs, seeking refunds and punitive damages, argue that the company failed to tell consumers about the lead in their cups. Regardless of the truth, the lawsuit likely fed the flames of social media fear. One thing is clear: The end of the Stanley Cup craze is on the horizon. It’s anyone’s guess what the next trending cup will be, but it likely won’t be a spin-off like a lead-lined Stanley Quencher. It couldn’t have come sooner for trend buckers and the company’s competitors.
Like many other stainless steel cups, the tumbler’s base has a sealant
containing lead. However, stainless steel surrounds it, so lead never contacts the outside. Damage can pop it out, but stainless steel cups are
so durable that the risk is negligible. Many experts tested the trendy vessel and found them to be completely safe. That hasn’t stopped countless social media users from panicking. The same frenzy that drove the cup’s popularity
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