Why do people use red cups at parties?

“The question is why are the cups red?” Americanpartycups.com asks itself in the FAQ section. “Well, if you had a clear cup you’d be able to see what was in your cup, so by making it red you can then easily conceal what you’re drinking. It’s as simple as that!”

What is a Red cup party?

Red Party Cups are common disposable drinking cups originating from America. Favoured by students, the Red Party Cups are regularly associated with American college parties, and have been made famous by being featured in various American movies, such as American Pie.

Why is it called a red solo cup?

The red Solo cups are made of thick, molded polystyrene. They are known for being able to withstand drops, easily stackable, and disposable while price accessible. Their characteristic red color may conceal the drinking contents.

Who invented Solo cups?

Leo Hulseman
Solo Cup Company/Founders

Why are solo cups square now?

The company’s solution was to add two vertical indents running down the side of the cup, and a further revision in 2009 sought to make the base more stable by adopting a square shape.

What does the red cup mean?

It’s hardly likely you’ll be drinking fine wine or quality spirits from a red plastic cup. Or that you’ll find a red plastic cup at a banquet or gala. The red plastic cup is a champion of the everyday and and the unpretentious. It suggests a relaxed, convival atmosphere and invites everyone to join the party.

Who invented the red cup?

Robert Hulseman
The red Solo cup was invented by Robert Hulseman in the 1970s. The Solo Cup Company was already successful at this point for the paper cone cups that attached to water coolers.

When did red solo cups become a thing?

1970s
1: Hulseman, who began working to produce disposable cups, plates and bowls with his father (who invented the cone-shaped paper Solo Cup) in 1936, introduced the red Solo Cup in the 1970s.