I'm a huge country music fan, and admittedly I'm digging the Toby Keith song "Red Solo Cup." Many others are, too, as it's the No. 1. country tune on iTunes.
The lyrics are simple and oddly beautiful. Here's a sample: "Red Solo cup is the best receptacle for barbecues, tailgates, fairs and festivals. And you, sir, do not have a pair of testicles if you prefer drinking from a glass." And the chorus is classic: "I love you, red Solo cup. I fill you up. Proceed to party. Proceed to party."
Sure, it's corny (very corny) but it sticks with you and has enough of that "why didn't I think of this stupid song" charm to be a huge hit and one that will come around every summer at bars, beaches and parties.
Admit it, you've had more beer than you can remember out of a red cup made by Illinois-based Solo Cup Co. They're big, easy to grip and available everywhere. In fact I can't remember a party that didn't have them.
So, today, I toast the red solo cup and since the company is turning 75 this year, I say that you should too. Cheers!
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
He owns a condo in Downtown and lives in greater Milwaukee with his wife Stephanie, his son, Jake, and daughter Pierce. He's a political, music, sports and news junkie and thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously.
He also thinks you should read OnMilwaukee each and every day.
