The Rapid Downfall of The Stanley Cup 

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Love how the Stanley’s lasted a month before people threw them out bc the trend ended/lead accusations and yet I’ve still got the same water bottle i had three years ago

The disabled girl getting her water bottle stolen at school by another kid is genuinely heartbreaking. It probably took her mom forever to find a water bottle that suited her daughter’s needs, only for it to get stolen by another kid who probably knew that she was intellectually disabled and decided to exploit that for her own gain.

I purchased a hydro flask after it was recommended to me by a friend because it's super reliable. and pretty tough. I had a real-life human being come up and tell me that my hydro flask is ugly and I should have gotten a Stanley cup... what even are humans anymore?

I accidentally crashed into someones desk knocking over her Stanley. She yelled "My baby!" and proceeded to yell at me😭💀

The thought that resellers who were fist-fighting in stores to flip the bottles online for $250 are now stuck with unmovable stock fills me with *GLEE*.

This is so stupid. I've never seen grown people act like spoiled children. It's a cup !

As a blue-collar guy, I was really confused when I first saw people freaking out about Stanley. Many a trade worker has been keeping their coffee hot in a green Stanley thermos for decades. All of a sudden, every suburban woman was frothing at the mouth over the brand. It was baffling lol.

I love when these kinds of trends die and prices plummet because I can swoop in and get a decent item for insanely low pricing

Once your parents think a product is 'cool' it instantly becomes 'uncool'. Before SM it took parents a lot longer to catch on.

I thought hydro flasks were annoying but now I’m starting to regret ever thinking badly abt them, bc at least the VSCO girls weren’t this insane… I knew a girl who had a hydroflask during its hype and it was dented all over yet she kept using it bc that’s the whole purpose of it.. it’s reusable

as a canadian, i was so confused when hearing about this for the first time, because the "stanley cup" is an extremely prestigious hockey award

18:56 as a Starbucks barista… in America, they could save the disposable plastic cup and request for their drink to be made inside their Stanley… just wasting more plastic.

Honestly using it as a flower vase is the better option of all. Rather than having a full wall of bottle collecting dust, they are now holding water as they intended and flowersto be pretty around the house

Stanley fell of faster than my cousins grades did after watching literal skibidi toilet 💀

the girl saying that someone needs to tell goodwill that this isn't the Stanley everyone wants was talking about the price not the cup specifically. she was commenting on how expensive the price was for a used item, and its not even the item everyone wants so it shouldn't be so overpriced.

Reminds me of a time my grandma went into an opshop and found a good quality jacket going for $2, when she went to the counter they told her they priced it wrong and that it was actually $20. My nan told then that it says $2 so thats what she'll pay. She put $2 on the counter and walked out with the jacket. Salvos stores have increased their prices to where it's now boutique store prices. I avoid shopping there now. I don't know how charity shops can do that considering their customer base is low income. I once saw that they had marked an anko top for $5 more than what akno sells the top as. They're insane.

Honestly that's something I don't understand: If your kid comes home with a new item, you know that your kid stole it from someone. How is it that these parents don't bring it back to the school but are obviously fine if their kid steals from others? They see their kid walk around with someone else's things and are ok with it. It makes me so angry.

Can we just all give up on trends 😭✨

The Stanley touching on the floor is so dumb you know why? Fun fact: every product you touch in the store has been on the floor at some point. Weither its from stocking, other customers moving things around, falling onto the floor, etc. Every product in the store you touch has been touched by a hundred strangers and been on the floor. Thats why you should wash and clean some of your products when you get home.

16:25 this reminds me or one time when a kid from my school stole someone else’s Stanley and began literally DRINKING out of it during school. Once she was confronted about it she just gave it back like it was nothing 😭

That reminds me, goodwill is kind of a wild place. That cashier defo lied about the "$20 pricing mistake" on the cup, but outside of Australia, employees can hide or take items they like before customers.

The only thing that I can say: Don't follow trends, they only cost you money and/or your health. And for that cup: It's ugly and too large.

THE Fact that no one in my school has no idea what a Stanley is truly a blessing 😍😍😍

Me eating lead paint as a kid Me now with a doctorate Them now drinking water from flashy cups with lead Them now losing brain cells faster than the speed of light

I’m laughing for so many reasons at these people. Also, Goodwill has been jacking up prices for years, and for ages they’ve taken great advantage of a federal loophole that allows them to pay their disabled employees way less than minimum wage.

It’s insane that a 60 dollar cup is just a drop in the bucket for some people and not they’re getting rid of perfectly functional items 😞

The fact that the Starbucks stanley cup was 50-100 bucks but some dumb reseller is selling one for a fucking 800 dollars

I just hope the micro-trends stop soon. The amount of ppl who shamed these Stanley cups users… no wondered they are embarrassed and throwing them away. WHY CANT PPL JUST LET THEM BE😭 I hope no one else throw those expensive cups away

that poor kid who got their cup stolen is actually beyond heartbreaking to me...... im autistic and i absolutely understand the importance of having a specific type of water bottle for my specific set of needs and to have that TAKEN from me... i hope whoever's bratty ass kid that stole that cup gets fucking laughed out of that school for what they did cause i know if id been that kid id be in such a state at losing something of mine thats as important as a water bottle.. i remember some guy took my plain eraser once in middle school and i was so upset about it being gone simply because it was MY eraser that id been using all school year.. i couldve easily gotten a new one but the difference was just that id been always using that one so it had some sort of sentimental value to me that i couldnt just replicate..... it seems silly and small to most people, but it really isnt to us.

This is something that drives me nuts. They are a reusable cup to cut down on waste. People decide to collect anywhere from a few of their favorite colors to dozens of them. Then a few months later throw them all out??

As to quote Professor Farnsworth, “I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.” *boosts off*

Every girl in my class has a stanley, my friends always point out everyones stanley, and i just sit there without one, And im completely happy with my waterbottle that was 15 bucks off Amazon sooo...

The thrift became gentrified due to the same people who hoard Stanley cups. When it became trendy, which is bizarre to me because i was bullied for wearing second hand... They started to buy "vintage" and brand name, and they started advertising all over social media about how much money they made selling these thrifted items on ebay, depop, etsy ect And the companies saw it all. Due to them. Price increases are due partly because of influencers advertising that they make money from it. I was lucky to get some thrifted addidas as a child. Good luck now due to the resellers

Phew. I've been drinking out of Stanley tumblers for years, so it's a relief to know my dinged up caffeine bucket and I are back to being uncool. The stars have realigned, there is no longer a disturbance in the force, and I'm a weird nerd once again. 😌

I have a crusty old hydro flask that’s covered in stickers, and I love it. It’s my emotional support, and I named him steven

The cup bouquet is actually really cute and creative gift idea.

I used to think that gen z was pretty anti-trend (I am gen z), and then I realized that being anti-trend or alternative was just a 2020 trend. I discovered my favorite styles in 2020 and I'm still wearing them.

My moms friend is a lawyer.. the amount of materialistic and luxurious shit she buys and doesnt use and just gives away to us… is insane. Im talking about coach, fabletics, carhartt, nike, makeup, shoes, toys, etc. she spends money like theres no tomorrow. And me? Well I get all the awesome “crap” she didnt like or want.

WHY IS SHE SCREAMING AT ME!?!!

16:30 that actually made me want to cry, wtf is wrong w/ you that you steal a cup from a disabled person🤨

Dude my biggest flex in life will be that I never bought a Stanley cup! It was never pretty looking to me, which is fine people can like different things... But what wasn't fine was when kids started getting BULLIES for not having that cup... That's when I chose to make fun of those people, as a kid that grew up extremely poor it actually made me cry that these babies were bullied for not having like 80 bucks for a cup... Even though I'm 26 now and I only work a part time job because I'm doing university too, I still have a couple thousand euros saved up and since I never spend money on anything for myself, I would be able to buy it, but in my mind I'm still poor so I was like hell nah... I used to never ask my parents for more than one snack that was like 30 cents (Converted from the Serbian the Currency into dollars) 2 a month when we went grocery shopping, because I knew how poor we were and I never wanted to make my parents feel bad for not having more money, because they still gave me everything I needed and my childhood was still beautiful.... So I can't imagine how fucking hard it must be to get BULLIED because your family isn't privileged enough..

I literally hope the worst on the kid who stole a DISABLED KID'S STANLEY CUP!

19:32 the lady kissing the cup. Bro imagine how dirty that thing is. 🤢

18:08 This is the only thing that actually really makes sense. The ice cream stays isolated and you don't get cold hands from holding it. This is good for people who don't like to have cold hands. Though, a much smaller bottle or a regular thermo mug would do the same for less than $10.

Yeah i saw two stanley cup at a thrift store for $5 each that my friend bought last month for $120 total. I'll be honest and say i teased her about it. 😅

This is the worst case of the "it's cheap, eww" social media illness.

16:20 YALL HUMANS ARE GETTING BOLD AF!!!.......NO FUCKING SHAME. HOW DID WE GET THIS FAR OF BECOMING JUST....MENTAL???

as someone who works retail, if that dude at 9:47 didn't put those damn boxes back and straighten them up after pushing them around and making the shelf look bad i'm gonna be so mad on the employees behalf

The process: Popular>overconsumption>popular for a week>throw it out>repeat

17:28 lmao, imagine getting thirsty, while eating, so you lift your cup to drink and it smells like burger and fries 😭😭😭

You seriously brighten my day and make me laugh. Great video, and I feel bad for the little girl who has a disability and actually NEEDED her cup for its accessible features and had it stolen.

Stanley has been growing in popularity for over a couple of years already. But you just knew it was about to be uncool once little kids got into it. And that's not even taking into account that the people mobbing stores were mostly resellers.

15:04 even her own kids are confused

The only time an inanimate object should be treated like a sentient being is during an object show

I hope that one girl who got bullied for having a Walmart cup is having the best time ever right now. Watching this unfold and it becoming her turn to laugh at the kids who ridiculed her for not having a Stanley.

People always ask why I never buy trending stuff . This is why

I think the Stanley accessories are just ways for people to subconsciously try and justify the amount of money they spent on the cup, but just causes them to spend more money, so the cycle continues.

if you are going to shove your starbucks drink in your stanley then ask them to make the drink in the cup directly 😭😭😭😭 they even give you a discount for bringing your own cup and YOU SAVE EARTH BY NOT CREATING WASTE!!! COMMON SENSE WHEREEEEEEE

this just proves that some people are incapable of enjoying anything unless someone else likes it

Dicks and Scheels always has a wall of Stanley’s available. The rush is always over specific colors and styles. The unique colors and the new coolers are still hard to get and selling for hundreds. Goodwill is horrible with prices now I’m sure whoever labeled them was unaware of the Stanley trend and mislabeled them. Goodwill has online sales of their more valuable items they usually never make it to the physical stores anymore. It’s just a big greedy corporation like any other. They also grossly underpay disabled workers through a wage loophole. It’s horrendous.

Using cups and other containers for flower arrangements is very common and has been for decades. That said… not for that price. That is insanity. Love your videos!

21:25 that’s actually a fear I have 😭 (bugs in my drink) it’s so severe that that straw topper wouldn’t even do nothing for me I have to be able to SEE my drink at all times 😭

I mean- Okay, the flower arrangements in the stanley cup KINDA make sense to me- Like if your GF Really wanted a stanley cup, you can either buy a cup and a bouquet separately, or have it set up in such a quirky way as a valentines gift... I agree that it looks ridiculous and costs WAY Too much, but, I can at least see the point of it... Coz like - if I saw a cute mug I know my GF wants, I would probably make this same thing too, would make the whole gifting process a bit easier-

I can't use a regular glass due to tremors and grip issues, so I use sippy cups and water bottles with straws exclusively. I live in an area with a lot of brown recluse spiders, plus I just have a lot of allergies to various insects, so I like having containers that allow me to close the straw access. I also prefer them to be spill proof and sturdy for when I inevitably drop or yeet them during a spasm.

as someone who used to stock shelves in a retail store in michigan [USA] - we have a similar law that states stores must honor the posted/stickered price

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7:45 Uh, that Stanley thermos they tried to throw shade at is legendary, and not a trend item. They've been the same for 111 years. Take a seat!

i feel so bad for the kid who got theirs stolen. i really really hope the school took action or the thief owned up, but even that doesn't fix the mental wound of having that stolen. i hope they're doing okay :(

15:41 THE PARADOX IS CRAZY!!!

“Goodwill needs to know this isn’t the Stanley Cup people want 😵‍💫😵‍💫” Do… do they know what Goodwill is? Or how items end up there?

The fact you think the girls buying the Stanley's at the thrift are actually ashamed to be an owner of a stanely makes me laugh, they didn't have to buy or own one if they felt so strongly about being "those people"

I would like to share a lesson from my psychology teacher on trends that explains why they are so ephemeral. Throughout history the nobility has always tried to distinguish itself from the plebs to create a sense of superiority. The plebs, wanting to be part of that elite, try to copy them. Unfortunately once everyone has that distinctive trait there is no way to distinguish the nobility and it changes again. She gave us the example of how once poor houses didn't have living rooms because they were useless but then the bourgeois wanting to copy the nobles made them enter all the houses. After Christmas everyone had a Stenly and so it lost its distinctive trait. And thanks to consumerism this circle will become increasingly narrower until these trends last even a few weeks if not days.

I’m so glad that hydroflasks came out before TikTok became so huge and influential because I have a hydroflask and I love it. If it became stigmatized to have a hydroflask, I’d actually just pack my stuff and move to the Alps and herd sheep while living happily with my water bottle 😂

I’ve had a pink water bottle from target with pineapples on it since third grade.Changeable and easily cleanable straw, keeps my water cold for a day, small but thick, convenient.WHY DO I NEED A 50 KILOMETER AND 23 CENTIMETER LONG CUP FOR 6 HOURS, WITH A DIRTY STRAW THAT I NEED TO CLEAN WITH A PIPE CLEANER?

my hello kitty water bottle will always be cooler than any stanley cup

What’s even worse about that reseller couple that “found” the Stanley’s at target, I’ve seen other videos of them “finding” stashed Stanley’s at a TJ Maxx which was definitely faked. Which means they brought their own Stanley’s into TJ Maxx to make it look like they got a lucky find. That’s sad

18:21 Pffft. I've done that for so long with regular cups. How is this genius or special? I always thought it was weird that I did it but useful, but I never thought of it as something monumental or important to talk about??

17:34 remember those drink snack cups on tv?

Imagine buying a cup that was like $50 and because of a trend you just throw it away

I got a Stanley for Christmas, and I honestly like it. I'm not one to be a HUGE trend follower, but I liked the bright colors they came in. It keeps my water freezing cold and I can use it easily at bed when I get that 3 am thirst for freezing cold water. I'm going to be using mine long after the "trend" ends 😁

13:30 wait, what’s wrong with decorating your cups? i think it’s pretty convenient to have a multi-use bottle

15:06 the kid in the background 😭😭😭😭😭😭 “wtf is mom doing now” ahh expression

I’m actually glad ppl are buying more bows because my mum owns a very small bow business and really needs sales 😭

The last time I was this early, Stanley Cups were in their peak... so, actually, not that long ago...

I have to say i agreed with mostly everything she said up till 13:36 . As someone who has traveled a lot, it's ideal to have that cup holder. When at the airport you can't bring out side drinks through security so most people like my self bring an empty water bottle to refill once you get past security and have 2 hours to wait till your flight. Pluse the convince of the cup holder is that when flying you can only fit so much in that bag/suitcase and you dont want to be opened and closing that bag 100 time geting your bottle and having it take up space that you could use for other things in you bag. Another thing is that air ports are crazy expensive for there food and drinks so to have something you can refill for free helps a lot. And also its a cup if the owner wants to personalize it they can do as they like. In the end it a cup and thats all.

13:15 BUT WHAT ABOUT MY STUFFED ANIMALS 😢 THEY’RE (probably) INAMINATE BUT I GAVE THEM CLOTHES :(

I'm imagining the Stanley shareholders being like: 😬 We're gonna have a record year again, right guys? Right? Jokes aside, trends like these must be nightmare for any business. It's uncontrollable and unpredictable. One day you're ramping up production as much as you can to keep shelves stocked when you don't even understand the sudden fixation, the next day absolutely nobody wants your stuff and sales come to a standstill while the production facilities are still running. Insanity.

The only valid point in this video, that didnt come form Haylo was the 13:54 trip video. I mean, you do have to have water avalible at the airport? I think that one was actually pretty neat, I travel a lot and carrying waterbottles at the airport isnt very fun, so I'm with the OP on that one-

In my opinion they fell off partly because everyone has it now. It was only popular because of its “exclusivity” . From what I’ve seen once everyone has something it no longer is cool because it’s so common .

I do think the little bag for the water bottle is a good idea, for when you're going on a walk or a short hike and need somewhere to put your keys.

My mom bought me an Owala at this beginning of the school year, and the Stanley trend started, and I NEVER asked her for a Stanley they're so dumb and everyone always spills them!! Also MY TEACHER BOUGHT ONE LIKE WHAT

FINALLY I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPENED

I swear, this woman is slowly saving my attention span from all of the YT shorts and TikTok comps that I have been mindlessly consuming

Hayley I love ur content sm its all I watch at this point ngl

“BABE!! This is not Michael Jackson!!” killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Normally I agree with your takes... but the flower thing is pretty normal. i used to work in a florist shop and a sizable portion of the price is for the vase/vessel. Its a combination gift, you get the boquet and then you have the cup. No different than a nice vase or a cute basket. Same concept as those succulents that come in cute little mugs.

When you said that people are treating Stanley Cups as bags, I thought you meant they accessorize them like bags, WHEN YOU PULLED THE VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL STANLEY WEARING A BAG my jaw was on the FLOOR

youre my fav yter lol i love how aggressive you sounded when you were doing the scentbird ad 😭

Reminds me of tickle me Elmo toy. They were sold out for Christmas and people went nuts. My friend months earlier bought Elmo for my son. She called me a few days before Christmas that people were offering up to 1000. She asked me if I want the toy or the money. We got 1050. And took our kids to an amusement park and let them go crazy. Fads are an expensive thing to get caught up in.