Red Solo cups are an iconic American symbol.
Yes, red solo cups have been around for years, but once Toby Keith recorded an ode to them in 2011, they became irrevocably linked to American culture, to the point where an Australian took to Reddit to ask why Americans are so obsessed with them.
According to Slate, the cup’s “opacity [is] a selling point for underage college and high-school drinkers who would prefer not to reveal exactly what they’re sipping.” Beyond that, the cups are something you just don’t see anywhere but America.
In fact, people around the world throw “American”-themed parties that revolve around – you guessed it – the trademark cups.
