37 Hilarious Anything But a Cup Ideas to Recreate Right Now
If you’re on the hunt for some “Anything but a cup ideas”, then you’re in the right place. This hilarious trend has been popping up everywhere online, and I can totally see why.
It’s the perfect mix of funny, creative, and just a little bit chaotic. Instead of sipping your drink out of a regular cup, the challenge is to find something completely random (and totally unexpected) to use instead.
From household items to toys, the options are endless. And half the fun is seeing what your friends come up with. So, without further ado, here are some “Anything but a cup ideas”.
What is Anything But a Cup
The whole premise behind “Anything but a cup”, is for everyone to get creative and bring drinks in something that is in something other than a traditional cup. (The more creative and out of the box it is, the better)
I’ve seen many people use this idea to prank others. And it’s also a great spirit week idea and party theme.
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Anything But A Cup Ideas
1. Beach Sand Bucket
Grab a clean plastic beach sand bucket. Like the ones you’d normally use to build sandcastles. And use it as your “anything but a cup” cup.
2. Cooking Pot
Why drink out of a regular cup when you can fill up a whole cooking pot instead? Whether it’s a small saucepan or a large stock pot, this idea is sure to get everyone laughing and fits the “out of the box” theme perfectly.
3. Fishbowl
For the ultimate statement, bring your drink in a plastic fishbowl. To really elevate the idea, make it look like actual ocean water by filling the bowl with blue Gatorade (or any blue colored juice). Top it off with Swedish Fish and gummy sharks for a fun and delicious touch.
4. Coffee Pot
Bring your drink in a coffee pot for a hilarious twist. You don’t have to put coffee inside, you can use water, juice, or soda as your drink of choice inside the pot.
5. Clean Dog bowl
Take a brand new, clean dog bowl, pour in your drink, and sip away. It’s weird, it’s funny, and it’s guaranteed to grab attention.
6. Soup Can
Use a can opener to carefully remove the top of a can, then wash it out thoroughly before pouring in your drink. You can use just about any type of can: soup, beans, tomatoes, and more.
One important tip: always use a straw when drinking from the can to avoid cutting yourself on the sharp metal rim.
7. Chewing Gum Bottle
Those plastic chewing gum bottles make the perfect DIY cup. Just wash it out and fill it up with your drink. (It won’t take too long since it’s such a small container, lol). But this is a great item if you’re looking for something that’s compact, easy to carry, and creative.
8. Ziplock Bag
Pour your drink into a sturdy Ziplock bag, then slip a straw inside before sealing it shut. This makes it easier to sip without spilling. Once you’re done, just remove the straw and zip the bag closed to keep any leftovers from leaking out.
9. Hand Soap Dispenser Bottle
Grab a new soap dispenser bottle, wash it thoroughly, and pour your drink inside. Whenever you’re ready for a sip, just pump the handle straight into your mouth.
10. Squirt Gun
Fill up a clean squirt gun with your drink and sip (or squirt!) away.
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11. Toy Truck
Got a toy dump truck or monster truck lying around? Wash it out and pour in your drink for the ultimate “anything but a cup” statement.
12. Plastic Tupperware
Swap your regular cup for a plastic Tupperware container. It’s super practical, has a lid to prevent spills, and looks way funnier than carrying around a cup.
13. Blood Bags
Go all out by using fake party blood bags as your drink container. You can easily find food safe party blood bags on Amazon, that are made specifically for juice or other beverages. For a fun twist, fill them with water to mimic IV fluids, or use cranberry juice to really sell the “blood bag” look.
14. Baby Bottle
Bring out your inner child by filling a baby bottle with your drink.
15. Condiment Bottle (Ketchup or Mustard)
Clean out an empty ketchup or mustard bottle and use it as your drink container. When you’re ready to drink, just squirt the drink into your mouth like it’s ketchup. And if you want to add some realism to the overall look, fill the container with a beverage that matches the condiment. (Ex: red Koolaid or Gatorade for ketchup. Orange juice for mustard)
Funny Anything But a Cup Ideas
16. Empty Cleaning Bottle (Never Used)
Buy a brand new, never before used empty cleaning spray bottle, rinse it well, and fill it with your drink.
17. Travel Size Shampoo Bottles
Grab some new travel size bottles and fill them with your drink.
18. Mouthwash Bottle
Empty out a mouthwash bottle and wash it really well with dish soap and water. Pour in your drink and you’ve got a wacky anything but a cup idea. And if you want, you can even gargle some of your drink to make it look like it’s mouthwash.
19. Blender
Skip the cup and drink straight out of the blender. Whether it’s filled with juice, water, soda, or an actual smoothie, it’s oversized, dramatic, and totally in the spirit of the game.
Another great way to lean into this idea, is to fill your blender with water and chopped fruits. So it can look like you were in the process of about to blend the ingredients for a smoothie.
20. Hard Hat
Whether it’s real or a toy, grab a hard hat. Rinse it out really well and fill it with your drink.
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21. Dish Soap Bottle
Grab an empty Dawn dish soap bottle and fill with it blue Gatorade so it can look like soap.
22. Rice Cooker
Skip the cup and add your drink to a rice cooker instead. It’s oversized, easy to carry with the handle, and totally unexpected. Plus, you’ll have everyone cracking up when they see you sipping out of it.
23. Torani Coffee Syrup Bottle
If you make coffee at home and have a Torani syrup bottle lying around, this idea is perfect for you. Simply rinse out the bottle, pour in your drink, and whenever you’re ready, pump it straight into your mouth.
24. Can of Mixed Nuts
Grab an empty can of mixed nuts and wash it thoroughly with soap and water to remove any residue. Once it’s clean, fill it with your drink and you’re ready to go!
25. Seasoning Container
Empty a seasoning container, like a large garlic powder bottle. Wash it thoroughly, and fill it with your drink. The best part? It looks like seasoning, but it’s actually your beverage, making it completely hilarious.
26. Plastic Toddler Potty Chair
This one is one of my favorite anything but a cup ideas. Grab a new toddler potty chair and use it as your “cup”. To make it even more hilarious and weird, use Apple juice as your drink so that it can look even more realistic.
27. Tea Kettle
Pour your drink into a tea kettle and sip away. It’s functional, has a built-in spout, and looks so dramatic when you’re drinking from the spout.
28. Play-Doh Container
Wash out a Play-Doh container and turn it into a mini drink cup. It’s colorful, nostalgic, and the perfect size for a quirky little sip.
29. Muffin Baking Tray
Instead of one cup, why not twelve? Fill the cups of a muffin tray with your drink, add straws, and share with friends. Or keep it all to yourself for the ultimate laugh.
30. Cake Baking Pan
Similar to the muffin tray idea, a cake baking pan makes a hilarious “anything but a cup” option. It’s simple, unexpected, and totally in the spirit of the game.
Creative Anything But a Cup Ideas
31. Gloves
Fill a clean plastic glove with your drink. Slip in a straw, then tie it off with a small rubber band to keep everything in place. It looks so weird, but that’s what makes it hilarious and surprisingly creative.
32. Ice Cube Tray
Pour your drink into an ice cube tray and sip from each little section. Sure, it’s not the most practical idea, but that’s the fun of it!
33. Carved out Watermelon
Hollow out a watermelon and turn it into the ultimate oversized drink bowl. You can also try this idea with other fruits like pineapple, melon, oranges, or even a bell pepper if you want to get extra silly.
34. Salad Spinner
Who needs a cup when you can drink out of a salad spinner? Just fill the bowl with your beverage, snap on the lid, and sip like it’s no big deal.
35. Flower Watering Can
Fill up a flower watering can with your drink and sip straight from the spout. It’s functional, creative, and way more fun than carrying around a regular cup.
36. Sippy Cup
Okay, so technically this one is a cup. But… in my defense, it totally counts because it’s unexpected and quirky. Sipping out of a toddler’s sippy cup as an adult is funny in itself, and the spill proof lid makes it surprisingly practical for this trend.
37. Plastic Pencil Case
Pour your drink into the pencil case, snap it shut, and you’ve got yourself a quirky and portable “anything but a cup” container.
