Canadian broadcaster spurs debate over the right way to store cups
Canadian singer and TV personality Tara Slone has started a debate on Twitter about the correct way to store wine glasses and cups.
On Tuesday, Slone took to Twitter to resolve the personal domestic debate after she and her partner butted heads over it.
“He stores cups and glasses upside down. I store them right side up. Neither of us will budge. Who is right (and why is it me)???” she asked.
He stores cups and glasses upside down. I store them right side up. Neither of us will budge. Who is right (and why is it me)??? 🥛 pic.twitter.com/nc5HTC6Fb7
— Tara Slone (@TaraSlone) June 6, 2023
Most people sided with the method Slone’s partner uses.
“Sorry, Tara. Upside down is the only way,” one of many Twitter users responded.
Sorry Tarra, Upside Down is the only way. https://t.co/dlzSZjuaUg
— James Gates, A Canadian Tax Payer not a citizen (@jhgates1) June 7, 2023
Some provided reasons for this choice — dust might settle into your cups, or bugs could fall into them.
Upside down is right. You go on with your dusty drinks. https://t.co/xXRR9QPv79
— Joshua Hind (@joshuahind) June 6, 2023
Upside down means no dust or bug residue. He is correct. 🥰 https://t.co/0G5EcfAoQx
— RJ Spear (@SpearitofgfBC) June 6, 2023
All I’ve gleaned from the replies is that, when it comes to mug storage, folks are inordinately concerned with dust and spiders. https://t.co/dHCLvZVbID
— Carolyn Jensen (@minncare) June 7, 2023
One person said the technique should differ on a case-by-case basis: if you’re storing your cups in a cabinet with doors, the base side up is the way to go; if not, keep them upside down.
Open cupboards, cups down, cupboards with doors, cups up https://t.co/C9cm4GgdcC
— andrew quibell (@usetocook) June 7, 2023
And while public opinion swayed heavily with her partner, Slone did have a few people in her camp.
100% right side up! https://t.co/uhgwQd8lic pic.twitter.com/FKyx4dUVgw
— Concerned Citizen (@malolisica) June 7, 2023
One person said storing them base down allows you to stack cups.
Up right so u can stack them , cause in less u keep your cabinets really clean dust and bugs still can get underneath, just sayin https://t.co/RjTqBnZwv9
— 🏳️🌈Lyn 🍁-tomorrows a new day (@shapingherworld) June 7, 2023
Another highlighted that cabinets could be dirty, and if stored upside down, the rims of your cups might be touching whatever is on them.
“Face down makes me cringe at what the rim (easy) might be touching,” one user said.
Well I wasn’t going to get involved …but ok , the right way up , face down makes me cringe at what the rim ( easy) might be touching . https://t.co/pT5FC0yIRB
— It is Rubes ..ok . just Rubes (@rubydoodledoo) June 7, 2023
Plus, it can cut down drying time when you wash your cups.
Right side up. Easier to grab. Dries better in case of residual water without getting all over the cupboard.
— David Moscrop (@David_Moscrop) June 6, 2023
Whose side are you on and how do you store your cups? Let us know in the comments.