Olivia Rodrigo Sparks Stanley Cup Chaos: Fans Fume Over Special Edition Tumbler Glitch
In a whirlwind of fandom frenzy, Olivia Rodrigo’s collaboration with Stanley for a special edition tumbler has ignited a social media firestorm. The $55 Good 4 U Quencher H2.0 Tumbler launch, featuring a lavender purple design with star details and a reusable straw, frustrated many fans due to technical glitches and site crashes.
Lottery Leaves Fans in the Lurch
Fans were given a 24-hour window to enter a lottery, allowing them to buy up to two coveted tumblers. The process, managed by third-party commerce platform EQL Launch, quickly descended into chaos as the site struggled with high demand. This led to a barrage of complaints and social media outrage.
“Literally the worst experience, never purchased before so this is my first launch and of course I didn’t get chosen to buy it… I wonder how many people did that are genuine,” one disgruntled fan shared on social media.
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Mixed Reactions from Fans
Despite the widespread frustration, some fans appreciated the system’s attempt to manage the high demand. “The tumbler is beautiful, and I was lucky enough to get one,” another fan commented. “But the process was stressful, to say the least.”
Another user expressed frustration: “What [a] joke I have been trying to get on the list for the past 2 hours and it keeps declining all my credit cards. I’m done, I don’t even care anymore!”
me pretending i don’t care about the olivia rodrigo stanley cup so the email can come faster pic.twitter.com/fRRVzDEUAq
— Mad•die ☆ ★ ✮ ★ (@badidealiv_) July 10, 2024
BUT REAL FANS HAVE TO WAIT TO BE SELECTED TO BUY THE OLIVIA x STANLEY CUP ????? WHO WAS IN CHARGE OF THIS BUFFOONERY??!!!!! pic.twitter.com/lfA5onovXM
— GUTS Tour ResellOR (@GUTS_ResellOR) July 7, 2024
so did anyone get the stanley cup? pic.twitter.com/ot3hbehvgy
— bianca (spilled) (@hellseemco1d) July 10, 2024
EQL Launch Under Fire
EQL Launch, the platform responsible for handling the lottery, faced significant backlash as users encountered numerous technical difficulties. Fans criticized the platform for being unprepared to handle the traffic volume, making many unable to enter the lottery.
The Olivia Rodrigo Effect
This collaboration marks another successful venture for Olivia Rodrigo, whose influence extends beyond the music industry. The Good 4 U Quencher H2.0 Tumbler is the latest in a series of merchandise that taps into her massive fanbase.
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Background on Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo, the breakout pop sensation of the past few years, has swiftly risen to stardom with her deeply expressive and relatable music. Her debut album, SOUR, featuring hits like “drivers license” and “good 4 u,” has resonated with millions, earning her a devoted following.
