Personally no problem from a container w/o a straw but some people enjoy the convenience
. I don't see this as political correctness run amok; plastic garbage is currently floating around the oceans waiting for a few lifetimes to disintegrate. Scientists have now found plastic filaments in the guts of sea creatures who live in the depths of the Great Reef. If the garbage has reached that far down what are they doing to the higher level fish we regularly eat? We can still wash clothes with the biodegradable soap that is now readily available and children will learn a valuable lesson in how to eat and drink; win-win
I think we come from 2 different sets of "olden days"
. I remember
much more flimsy cups from counter service places that were paper cones.
@UncleMike101 - if any plumber today is still complaining about 2 flush toilets- it's time for the homeowner to buy a new bowl since the unit is paid for but the water bill isn't.
Lower water usage commodes first became widely available in the '80's and yes the first generation version were a PITB, literally and figuratively, LOL. Problem was resolved back in the '90's unless people went for the lowest priced units not knowing that they were in for a lifetime of......downloading.
"Pennywise and pound foolish" does come to mind.
Remember, everyone, these are just straws and when they were first invented they were made of glass or metal and specifically marketed for invalids.