Stanley, Owala, Hydro Flask: the list continues! Members of senior generations may feel confused or opposed to the idea of “micro” trends. These trends often mean teenagers feel inclined to purchase the latest thing, whether it be clothes, shoes, technology, or in this case, water bottles. If their friends or the majority are buying it, why shouldn’t they buy it too? Mrs. Austin and Mr. Moyer gave their stance on the big question: what is with the water bottles? The interviewees were asked whether or not they had an opinion on the obvious trends surrounding water bottles.
Mrs. Austin is aware of the trends circulating different brands of bottles. She believes “they are a status symbol that society likes to use to show its overconsumption.” Similarly, Austin Nesmith, a high school junior believes “it is weird for everyone to jump in on a group mentality that says to buy every latest product.”
Contrary to Mrs. Austin’s stance, Abbie Strohl, who is a junior at the high school, states that the Stanley brand has “something for everyone.” She does not see any particular issue with the trend, as these cups are “nicely designed, hold large amounts of water, keep everything cold, etc…”
Mr. Moyer is also up on the trends, especially since his daughter is a teenager. He does agree that the trends have spiraled out of control, however, he wonders if it is “any different than us having Coca-Cola shirts from when we were younger.” He claims “If drinking more water is the worst thing that is happening then it sounds like we’re in a pretty good spot.”
It is clear that these trends grab the attention of young people of various ages with various opinions. Now… what’s next?
