Just bought a new set and I’m back to my glory days of being able to sip anything thoughtfully, slowly languorously (—more like langloriously—), and much less addictively.

I get to enjoy my drinks longer and saving money on overconsumption. Its good to have a little friction and slightly work for it a little ;)

Its far more satisfying especially with anything carbonated or rich.

Much much much better for pacing urself. Get them in a fun color or something easier on the eyes like black or dark grey/blue

Edit: please dont use them for noseclams (cocaine). Best stick with your friendly neighborhood $5 CAD, whatever € note. Dont invest in USD

  • NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zipEnglish
    83·
    16 hours ago

    Explain to me why you want a straw in the first place.

    When I recieve a drink with one I take it out and throw it away. I certainly have no use for one at home. My water bottle I take with me has a normal drinking sized mouth like a cup.

    Why do you use straws at all?

    I guess maybe you eat fast food? I don’t do that.

    • SlicedPotato@feddit.dkEnglish
      1·
      3 hours ago

      Try being disabled or for some other reason not being able to lift a glass of water. Straws are literally a lifesaver.

      • NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zipEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        Well yes as a medical device for those in need.

        Which makes straws seem even worse for those that dont need them.

        They have then out to everyone. It’s like saying we all should have a wheelchairs.

    • n1ckn4m3@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      8 hours ago

      Drinking dark soda or coffee without a straw stains your teeth significantly more than drinking through a straw and some of us don’t want our teeth to look like kerrygold

    • youngskywalker@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      15 hours ago

      Water, it’s easier to drink more cold water with a straw water bottle. Also it’s good to drink enough because often I forget

      • NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zipEnglish
        4·
        15 hours ago

        Its easier to drink water with a straw? No way it is.

        I carry a water bottle with me and no way do I want a straw involved.

        • youngskywalker@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          5 hours ago

          This post is about nerfing straws because they are TOO effective. Also you don’t need to lift anything to drink with a straw. Undoubtedly easier. Like them or not they work

        • whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          33·
          14 hours ago

          I do think it’s easier, otherwise it wouldn’t be used in hospital? And toddler can drink from a straw, not really a bottle, because… it’s easier?

          I do not use straw because it’s one more thing to clean, and not the easiest

          • mirshafie@europe.pubEnglish
            21·
            12 hours ago

            It’s easier if you have reduced mobility, are lying down, have underdeveloped motor skills or your drink is half ice.