Are men who drink from straws "gay", "soy boys" or "effeminate" as some conservative media & politician claim? Does a paper straw magnify the gay act?

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Single-Use Plastic Straws FACTS

The United States uses millions of single-use plastic straws a day.

Plastic straws are among the top 10 contributors to plastic marine debris across the globe.

Nearly 7.5 million plastic straws were found on U. S. shorelines during a five-year cleanup research project. Extrapolated globally, that is 437 million to 8.3 billion plastic straws on the world's coastlines.

Currently, plastic straws make up about 99% of the $3 billion global drinking-straw market.

Most recycling machines aren’t capable of recycling straws, given their size.

Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?

The plastic straw ban may bring some unintended consequences, but it's crucial to recognize that it's the best decision for our planet and every living creature that call it home. While there may be a short period of adjustment and inconvenience for some consumers and financial impact on businesses, it's a small price to pay for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world.

While the transition to more sustainable alternatives may require some effort and investment, the benefits of reducing plastic waste and preserving our planet for future generations far outweigh any potential drawbacks.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I presume straws are one indication that such men are not masculine enough for the claimant and they use gay to indicate this.
To me it would be just another drone criticising me for not living my life to their ideals and shaming me for it. As such, dismissed entirely.

Snakeyes7 · Accepted Answer

The problem with paper straws is that the effort to change the straws is pointless (the US is not the problem with global carbon emissions), the paper straws dissolve, and the process of making them are questionable.

Who the hell said that it makes you gay?

Gwendoline · Accepted Answer

Probably I guess. I do think they could make straws better. I do agree that plastic litter has to stop.
Was looking at some pictures of my parents growing up in 80s and in some of the pics plastic rubbish os just everywhere

mandyfire98 · Accepted Answer

Wtf? Why is it always some overly insecure thing about masculinity coming from that side? Every fucking time.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Straws don't matter to me

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

Nope. The same is said for a guy who enjoys fruity drinks, they can't be labeled gay or femme just for that. Only men who are insecure about their masculinity worry about silly stuff like this.

jshm2 · Answer

The problem isn't straws. The problem is fuckwits not aware that they can REUSE straws, instead of chucking them to pick up another. Just like plastic bags.

Likes2drive · Answer

The most ironic thing is when I got a fountain drink and the straw was paper with glue that is poisonous in a completely plastic cup and lid? I don’t think straws are the problem, it’s the fact they are not properly recycling the plastic

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I can't imagine how drinking from a straw can make a guy look gay. That is weird for a politician to say. Do you recall who this was?

jard82521 · Answer

drinking from straws doesn't make you a soyboy or whatever, all it does is make you drink slower and give you wrinkles on your face. the only times i ever drink from straws are if im drinking something that may harm my teeth, like black coffee or diet coke

RavVid · Answer

I find it insulting to be asked if I want a straw at a bar.

DaBiggestBird · Answer

That’s total bullshit, those losers are literally the people who say everything is gay. “Your skills are gay, your mom’s gay”..

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Yes, I like soy sauce in rice, pasta and potatoes, but it's better with butter. I don't need straws, either plastic, paper or metal, I'm not THAT lazy !

Dez_37_46 · Answer

Personally I try to minimize my plastic usage. It’s probably not the best thing for our health or the environment.

NathanDavis · Answer

if a straw... A STRAW, can make you doubt yourself this much, well...

exitseven · Answer

I just had dinner out and had a plastic straw. I would not mind if it was paper

gatixek710 · Answer

Paper straws are full of PFAS chemicals. Go ahead and use them all you want.  I don’t use a straw. I’m a grownup.

robocop666 · Answer

In Britain there are plastic covers on drinks and straws to prevent drink spiking

Jennz6 · Answer

Nothing wrong with a straw

Ariesman81 · Answer

Freeze your teeth with the ice... be a man

bunnibunnibunni · Answer

No that's just silly

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Conservative men in the U. S. are stupid.

Pete671 · Answer

Plastic straws are banned in UK,,,

Anonymous · Answer

worrying about this makes you effeminate

Dongie · Answer

Use metal straws.

CandiKrunch · Answer

WTF?

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