
Is Sonic Having an Oklahoma Identity Crisis?
While rumors have been circulating on social media for a while now, I stopped off at three different Oklahoma Sonic's over the holidays. They weren't in the same town, in completely different areas of the Sooner State, yet they all had one thing in common... blue straws.
When did Sonic start using blue straws?
Also, why is Sonic using blue straws?

I've been down a very deep dive on the internet trying to find an answer, but can't. Google wants to point everyone to an article from 2020 about a logo redesign, but the article says nothing of new straws.
That being said, I did find several forum threads on the topic. Several posters who claimed to be Sonic employees stated that the iconic red straws have become hard to come by, as if they're in short supply these days, so some stores are left to offer out whatever straws they can find.... but there's a hole in that notion.
If every Sonic is left to fend for itself, how are they all coming up with the exact same blue straw instead of a Sam's Club/Costco white or clear straw?
Shenanigans are afoot.
Of course, when Grandma heard us talking about it over the holidays, it must be a subconscious liberal plot to turn red states blue... That was a fun dinner.
But honestly, it's weird and more than a few people are noticing the slow replacement of the iconic red straws with blue ones.
@mirandahodge94 @SONIC Drive-In the blue straws have finally hit the sonic I go to, and I need them to change it back. I am not good with change 😂 #sonicstraws #changeitback #feelsillegal ♬ Awkward Moments - AstroMusic
As if that weren't strange enough, could the iconic Sonic styrofoam cups be next? There have been a handful of videos and posts online in the last few weeks about people getting the "Ultimate Drink" in clear plastic cups.
@karkarjojo That’s a no from me dawg #sonic #cherrylimeade #cups #drinktok #ruined #sonicdrivein #hellnah ♬ oh my god bruh oh hell na man
Now, admittedly, the clear plastic cups could be a workaround for the strict styrofoam regulations in the strictest states or cities in America... but you really never know, do you?
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