What happened to Stanley cups, and how are they planning a comeback?

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Oh, hey, I think we're talking about the wrong Stanley Cup. Let's send it over to Kennedy

Uh, hi, yes, hello, well, I guess you know what I'll be talking about now

These cups once had people fighting for the last one at Target, and one woman even went viral after her survived a car fire

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If you guessed Stanley Cups, you are right. And if you've noticed the hype has died down a little, you'd be right about that too

Are people still using Stanley Cups? The company, founded in 1913, experienced a massive comeback in 2019 thanks to TikTok users and influencers

Stanleys and even their replicas flew off shelves and sold out nationwide

And when a limited edition color dropped, you might have left with a black eye instead of a cup

You're a f***ing loser. Get him, get him, get him. Get him, get him

But the frenzy has faded and many are swapping their Stanley Cups for other options

The Wall Street Journal reports Stanley's revenue hit $750 million in 2023

but the company declined to share its 2024 numbers. Now they focusing on international growth expanding into markets in Europe and beyond But before they do that a new collab with Post Malone drops June 16th So what caused this slowdown

A quick TikTok search pulls up countless videos of users complaining about leaky lids

pushing some to switch to brands like Oala, known for their leak-proof designs

Others are sharing videos showing mold inside their cups. One Stanley owner told Straight Arrow News she reached out to the company after seeing mold

even after hand washing and using the dishwasher. She said Stanley gave her a 20% off coupon for a new one instead of a replacement

and she ended up throwing the cup away as she says she won't be buying from them again

As of publication, Stanley has not responded to our request for comment

Also spreading online last year, claims that Stanley cups contain lead. The World Health Organization says lead exposure can cause long-term health issues

including kidney damage and heart problems. But Stanley addresses this directly on their website, saying

So while the viral moment may have passed, Stanley isn't slowing down

The company tells the journal it's looking to grow globally while exploring new product lines

including protein shakes and wellness accessories. With Straight Arrow News, I'm Kennedy Felton

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