I’ve definitely noticed paper straws come in different qualities, and are affected differently depending on what you’re drinking. But the ones that turn mushy were largely phased out of use because I’m sure a lot of people complained. I haven’t had a mushy straw in years.
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ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 1 month ago
I never had any issues with paper straws. Is it a skill issue?
Sybilvane@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 month ago
my sneaking suspicion is that a lot of people are getting fast food in their car, they put the soda in the cup holder and put the straw in right away, and slowly sip on it for like a full hour and by the end of that it’s obviously going to become part of the drink…
abigscaryhobo@lemmy.world 1 month ago
When people first started using them there were some that were pretty rough. Like flop over the side of your cup levels of structural failure.
tempest@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Same.
The people I’ve noticed complain seem to buy giant drinks and let them sit around for a while.
Never been a fan of flat warm soft drinks myself.