It's not just any party cup; it's the king of the keggers. Born in the '70s, the ubiquitous red cup is the official drinking vessel at barbecues, fairs and college parties across America.

"You're more than just plastic, you're more than amazing, you're more than fantastic," croons Toby Keith in his 2011 hit "Red Solo Cup," a song that Robert Leo Hulseman surely loved. The inventor ...

How a Red Party Cup Became an American Icon There’s just something about Solo cups. Erin Blakemore - Correspondent. December 29, 2016. ... Since then, Solo cups have become a party icon.

Sixty percent of Solo party cup sales are for the red variety, and red has been Solo’s best-selling color since the beginning. There are many theories as to why.

Pour some out at your next party. Red Solo Cup inventor has died. By Brian Murphy. [email protected]. Updated December 29, 2016 11:14 AM.

It's not just any party cup; it's the king of the keggers. Born in the '70s, the ubiquitous red cup is the official drinking vessel at barbecues, fairs and college parties across America.