The serious part of this post — We should recognize public service personnel (police, fire, etc.) and our armed forces who give the ultimate sacrifice. These are the unsung heroes. So please take time to think of them this holiday season.
Now for the humor part of this post — 2016 saw the death of many celebs. And those deaths should be mourned as their talents and contributions will be missed.
However, all of us need to pay homage to a man, no… I mean a pioneer of invention. Yes, I’m talking about the inventor of the Red Solo Cup — Robert Hulseman. Mr. Hulseman passed away last week at the age of 84. And his contributions to the world are incredible:
- The ability to personalize or write your name on a Red Solo Cup
- Always looking for the Red Solo Cup over any other color available… by the way, who invented the Blue Solo Cup? The Yellow Solo Cup?
- A container which could be used to carry water, ice tea, milk, mixed drink or my personal favorite beer from an icy cold keg.
- Exactly the right size — just enough liquid to keep you from having to make multiple trips back to the drink line.
- And durable - you had to make a real effort to get those bad boys to crack.
- Fit perfectly in a car cup holder.
And I know there are many more, but I’m getting a tear in my eye so I’ll stop here. For those of us who are true lovers of the Red Solo Cup I invite you to listen to the tribute song and video made popular by country artist Toby Keith. I’ll never be able to listen to that song again without a tear in my eye and a cup in my hand.
And as you celebrate New Years, lift your cup and toast Mr. Hulseman.
Scott
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