What started out as a carry-away for fountain drinks has morphed into a party staple. Nothing quite says "cheers" and, "No, you can't know what's in my cup, it's MY cup," like the waxy, red plastic goblet that is the Solo cup.
This year, the Solo Cup Company is celebrating "75 Years of Solutions." The cup first made its appearance in Chicago in 1936. It was used at drive-in movies as a way to improve sanitation with convenience in mind.
Today, that still holds true, and the party essential is still available in the iconic red. The color is infallible. It's synonymous with the phrase, "We're having a good time."
Let's face it, despite whatever beverage you may have 18-ounces of in that cup, you just don't want a picture with it to land on your employer's Facebook newsfeed. That's why we've become so good at tucking it behind our friend's back when leaning in for that group photo. Cheese!
You could even have milk in a Solo cup and a plate of cookies next to you but wouldn't dare be caught red-handed in a photo with it (no pun intended).
But we can't forget the other Solo products. The Solo Cup Company has made its landmark in being one of the biggest distributors of single-use disposable products.
From plastic tableware to cups, containers and plates, the Solo Cup Company meets the needs of just about any social gathering. Many tailgates, family picnics and barbeques were successful thanks to Solo.
So this weekend, whether you're "Saving the ta-tas," having fun at a Halloween bash or celebrating the Gators' win over those Dawgs (we hope), raise a toast and praise the real life of the party - the Solo cup.
