🥤 What’s behind the Stanley cup craze?

It’s Friday, January 5 — people are talking about Aaron Rodgers’s comments on Jimmy Kimmel, the surging popularity of the Stanley cup, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🏈 Did Aaron Rodgers cross the line with his Jimmy Kimmel comments?

Aaron Rodgers's Epstein-related jab at Jimmy Kimmel sparked debate. Does Kimmel deserve an apology, or was it just harmless humor?

🏈 On air, NFL star Aaron Rodgers suggested that Jimmy Kimmel was on Jeffrey Epstein's sexual predator list. Yahoo Sports says ESPN might not let Rodgers on the network anymore.

🏈 NBC Sports agrees: ESPN must address Rodgers's controversial comments after the Kimmel incident. Their silence suggests that they value viewership over addressing controversy.

🏈 TheStreet adds that Rodgers should apologize to Kimmel directly — it's just human decency. It's especially needed because Kimmel isn't on the Epstein list!

🏈 And NBC Sports also says that Kimmel might even sue Rodgers — he threatened to do so on X.

🏈 But Newsweek thinks that a potential defamation case vs. Rodgers will be a tough sell, because Rodgers can easily say that his comments were satire.

🥤 What’s behind the Stanley cup craze?

Are Stanley cups a revolution in hydration, or are they overhyped? Many are excited by the Stanley’s unique features.

🥤 The Stanley Quencher, a trendy insulated tumbler, is the latest must-have for hydration enthusiasts. NBC says it's not just about keeping drinks cold or hot — it's a lifestyle statement.

🥤 Taste of Home agrees: The Stanley cup is a hydration game-changer. It fits in car cupholders, making it a travel must-have — and despite its weight, fans love its durability and stylish design.

🥤 But Business Insider claims that the Stanley cup craze is over, and that Gen Z (originally the most fervent Stanley enthusiasts) has moved on now that the cups are so mainstream.

🥤 Feathers & Stripes disagrees, saying that the craze isn't over yet. People are still clamoring for the Stanleys — they’re perfect for busy lifestyles.

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