Who Knew Shopping at Costco Could Get So... Awkward?

So, there you are, just minding your own business, grabbing a quick drink at Costco when—bam!—you’re hit with something you didn’t see coming. And no, it’s not the price of that giant tub of peanut butter.

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Costco Getting Down and Dirty... Kind of

On August 19th, a Reddit user named @Tommyjv shared a photo that had Costco shoppers doing a double-take. The image? A dark beverage in a paper cup with a clear lid. But the real shocker? The lid’s drink slot, which looked unmistakably... phallic.

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Field Day In The Comments

“Costco just expects me to drink from the balls of my lid?” @Tommyjv joked in the caption, and naturally, the internet had a field day. The comments section quickly turned into a comedy club, with people dropping one-liners that would make even the most seasoned stand-up comedian proud.

“Hate to say it … but looks like you got shafted,” one cheeky commenter wrote. Another chimed in with, “I usually push it inward and up against itself. But if you prefer balls, that’s all you.” The innuendos didn’t stop there. “The instructions do say to push in … not pull out. Hehe,” said another. And of course, someone had to add, “Remember to cup the bottom.”

The Reddit thread quickly became a goldmine of naughty humor, with one user suggesting, “You need to tongue-punch that open like a champ,” while another teased, “Make eye contact with other gents at the food court while sipping.”

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People in Favor of the Lid

But not everyone was just there for the laughs. Some users actually stood up for the unusual lid design. “First time I used this, I thought it was goofy. After figuring it out and using it, I was happy to ditch the cardboard straws!” one customer shared. Another added, “This also keeps ice from getting all in the way of my drinking.” And perhaps the most enlightening comment came from a user who revealed, “The balls are supposed to stay in there while you drink. You’re not supposed to tear it like you did so they rub your nose!”

So, next time you’re at Costco, be prepared. Your drink lid might just give you more than you bargained for. But hey, at least you’ll have a good laugh!

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