March 09, 2023

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Slomocup

Slomocup

It seems like the answer to "a cup of lean" is Slomocup. People say that this special double cup makes it easier to mix the contents of the drink [3] and also keep it cold for longer [4] . Slomocup is made in America from surgical-grade Bayer plastic and is better for the environment than Styrofoam [9] . Also, unlike Styrofoam, Slomocup prevents leaking which can be an issue with syrupy liquids seeping through [5] . RiFF RAFF sells them on his website and Urban Outfitters may sell them in their stores as well [9] .
double stacked Styrofoam cups

double stacked Styrofoam cups

It seems double stacked Styrofoam cups are commonly used when drinking a cup of lean. I think this is because the two cups provide better insulation to keep the drink cold and slow down melting of the ice [4] , which is important since lean is usually sipped cold and slowly [5] . It also helps prevent purple or red lean from leaking through the pores in the foam [4] , which can be an issue with styrofoam cups. Some people say that having two cups is also a non-verbal expression of "hey, I have lean, come buy some" [7] , and others say it's part of the hype surrounding codeine syrup [5] . Additionally, double stacking Styrofoam cups allows users to mix the contents of the drink by pouring back and fourth between the two cups [7] , making it easier to mix than using just one cup.
Actavis+Soda

Actavis+Soda

It seems that "Actavis+Soda" is one of the most commonly mentioned mixtures of lean. People say that this mixture usually also includes candy and ice [7] . It seems that the two cups are mainly used to mix the contents of the drink as well as to keep it cold for a longer period of time [5] [7] . Additionally, people seem to think that double-cupping is a sign of drinking lean [6] . Lastly, some people might be trying to follow pop culture by using the two cups [5] .
Care plus + phenergan elixir

Care plus + phenergan elixir

It seems that Care plus + phenergan elixir is a possible answer to the query "a cup of lean" [3] . This mixture includes codeine and other ingredients, such as soda and candy [8] , which is why it is sometimes called purple drank or sizzurp. People say that it became popular in the rap and hip-hop scene in Houston, Texas in the 1990s [8] , and that several rappers have promoted it as both a recreational drug and source of creative inspiration [8] . It appears that double cupping is necessary when consuming this drink, as it helps keep the drink cold longer, prevents seepage through the styrofoam cup, and allows for better mixing of the contents back and forth [4] [5] .
Tose+nostrum plain

Tose+nostrum plain

It seems that "Tose+nostrum plain" is a possible option when it comes to a cup of lean. People say that when it comes to Tose+nostrum plain, you get Neo tastes to good [3] , Care plus + phenergan elixir [3] , and Actavis+Soda, maybe some candy [7] . Double cupping styrofoam cups with lean is very common, as it keeps the drink cold longer [6] [7] , helps prevent seeping through the cup [7] , and allows the drinker to mix the contents of the drink more easily [7] .
All answers

All answers

  • Slomocup
  • double stacked Styrofoam cups
  • Actavis+Soda
  • Care plus + phenergan elixir
  • Tose+nostrum plain
  • Robitussin and beer
  • Neo tastes to good
  • Good wock
  • soon neooo.

    • Double Cupping

    Double cupping is a popular method of consuming lean [2] [5] , as it offers insulation to help keep the drink cold, prevents syrupy liquids from seeping through the styrofoam cup [5] , and serves as a non-verbal expression of “hey, I have lean, come buy some” [5] .

    Ingredients

    Lean is typically a mixture of codeine and other ingredients such as soda, candy, and jolly ranchers [8] , often with the addition of promethazine to intensify the effects of codeine [8] .

    Effects

    The effects of lean can include altered states of consciousness and changes in thinking, fatigue and depression, poor judgment, less coughing, decrease in congestion, and blurred vision [8] .

    Side Effects

    Short-term side effects include pregnancy complications, slow breathing which may become life threatening in people with certain conditions, confusion and changes in consciousness, difficulty driving or operating heavy machinery, constipation, nausea or vomiting, allergic reactions, overdose at high doses or when in combination with other drugs, shaking and pancreatitis [8] . Long-term side effects include infertility or hormonal imbalances due to codeine toxicity; sexual dysfunction; behavior and personality changes; organ damage; and an inability to urinate.

    Addiction

    The addiction potential for lean is high due to the sweet flavor of additives like soda or candy which can entice users to try the drink [8] , as well as the intensifying effects of promethazine when used in conjunction with codeine [8] . Signs that someone may be addicted include needing lean to feel normal; spending significant time & money trying to access it; continuing to use despite negative consequences; trying but being unable to stop using; using it on a regular basis; or using more than intended.

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    Source: "Lean: What it is, effects, and risks - Medical ..." (from web, www.medicalnewstoday.com)

    • Lean is a mixture of codeine and other ingredients, such as soda and candy
      • It is sometimes called purple drank or sizzurp
      • It became popular in the rap and hip-hop scene in Houston, Texas in the 1990s
      • Several rappers have promoted lean as both a recreational drug and a source of creative inspiration
    • Effects of Lean
      • Altered states of consciousness, including hallucinations and changes in the way that a person thinks
      • Fatigue, depression, and cloudy thoughts
      • Poor judgment
      • Less coughing, as codeine is a cough medication
      • Decrease in congestion because of the antihistamine effects of promethazine
    • Short-term side effects of lean
      • Pregnancy complications, such as birth abnormalities or injury to a developing fetus
      • Slow breathing that may become life threatening in people with certain conditions, such as sleep apnea
      • Confusion and changes in consciousness
      • Difficulty driving, completing tasks at work, and operating heavy machinery
      • Constipation
      • Nausea or vomiting
      • Allergic reactions, in some people
      • Overdose at high doses or when in combination with other drugs
      • Blurred vision
      • Shaking
      • Pancreatitis
      • Inability to urinate
    • Long-term effects of Lean
      • Infertility and changes in the body’s ability to produce hormones, such as testosterone
      • Changes in libido
      • Sexual dysfunction
      • Behavior and personality changes
      • Organ damage
    • Addiction to Lean
      • Sweet flavor of other additives, such as soda and candy, can entice users to try the drink
      • Promethazine, a popular additive to lean, intensifies the effects of codeine
      • Some users may also intentionally misuse promethazine because of its sedative effects
      • Signs that a person may have an addiction to either lean or the drugs that it contains
        • Needing lean to feel normal
        • Spending significant time and money trying to access lean or its ingredients
        • Continuing to use the drug in spite of negative consequences, such as health issues or relationship problems
        • Trying to stop using lean but being unable to do so
        • Using lean on a regular,

    Source: "How to Drink Your Lean With Slomocup - Forbes" (from web, www.forbes.com)

    • Slomocup
      • a special double cup that you can use to drink lean
      • created by Cal Marshall, who is 25 and lives in San Francisco
      • made-in America, surgical-grade Bayer plastic double cup
      • spotted in the hands of superstars like Rick Ross, Future, and Lil Wayne
      • keeps the ice in your lean cold and prevents leaking
      • customizable with art
      • RiFF RAFF sells them on his website
      • Urban Outfitters may sell them in their stores
      • better for the environment than Styrofoam
    • Double stacked Styrofoam cups
      • typically used to consume lean
      • keeps the ice in your lean cold
      • prevents purple or red lean from leaking through the pores in the foam
    • Robitussin and beer
      • originated from the 1960s blues scene in Houston, Texas
      • musicians would mix Robitussin and beer to get high off cough syrup

    Source: "Why do people double cup lean?" (from reddit, r/OutOfTheLoop)

    • Better to mix using 2 cups, pouring back and fourth
      • More insulation to keep it cold
      • Non-Verbal expression of “hey, I have lean, come buy some”
      • Saw a rapper do it
    • Syrupy liquids seep through styrofoam
      • The double cup prevents “seepage” and keeps the drinkers hand from getting sticky
      • Lean is also sipped cold and slowly. The extra insulation helps
    • Mixing it was why two cups were used. That’s how it started. Now people think because it’s cool.
    • Codine or promethazine and sprite and blue and red jolly ranchers and ice
      • That’s the combo that’s pretty default
    • Actavis+Soda
      • Maybe some candy

    Source: "Why do people drink "lean" (or "sizzurp") from ..." (from web, www.quora.com)

    None

    Source: "Why do people use two cups when they drink lean?" (from reddit, r/NoStupidQuestions)

    • To keep the drink cold longer
      • Started because the second cup provided insulation to keep the drink cold longer
    • Sign that someone is drinking lean
      • Now it is also kind of a sign that someone is drinking lean.

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    Source: "Why do people drink "lean" out of styrofoam cups?" (from reddit, r/Drugs)

    • To keep the drink cold
      • It contains promethazine/codeine syrup mixed with Sprite.
      • That shit started in Houston a long time ago. The two styrofoam cups is to keep the ice cold and not melt so fast.
      • The two cups is to keep the drink from seeping through. Theres little tiny holes in styrofoam cups and if you leave any drink in there like soda or “lean” it will slowly start seeping through after awhile. Also styrofoam is a damn good insulator.
      • To keep your hands from melting the ice/heating up the beverage
    • To mix the contents of the drink
      • You can mix the contents of the drink ya fools.
      • Two cups so u can mix the lean and soda back and forth so the lean is mixed in rather than sitting on the bottom.
    • To follow pop culture/image
      • Every time I see it, people are drinking it out of 2 styrofoam cups.
      • The only reason people drink lean is because of the culture surrounding it. Codeine syrup is incredibly overpriced for the amount of buzz it delivers. If these guys are gonna spend their money on the weakest opiate available, they might as well go all the way and try to match the pop culture image as closely as possible.
      • It became a trend way before the people you may see doing it. It wasn’t anything special until recently. The reason behind it is to have a large cup to fit plenty of ice and soda to make the taste of the lean tolerable, and let’s be honest, black people.
      • It’s part of the hype. Codeine is already an overrated opiate that is barely enjoyable enough to be sold on the street. Without Lil’ Wayne, codeine would have the same sorry fate as tramadol.
      • Because rappers do it.
      • The more styrofoam cups you use, the more street cred the homies give you.
      • It’s so you can mix the contents of the drink ya fools.
      • ‘Lean is a codeine/promethazine syrup’
      • ‘The high sought after syrup is a hydro/prometh combo’
      • Cause the purple drank gets stuck around other materials other than styrofoam for some

    Source: "What’s the meaning behind double cupping your l..." (from reddit, r/hiphop101)

    • To keep it cool while nodding
      • Hot in the South, sipping slow, want it to stay icy
      • Put ice cubes in the lower cup to keep the lean fresh
    • To stop the lean from bleeding through the cup
      • Usually styrofoam
    • Showing age
      • How you make it
    • To prevent spilling
      • Promethezine eats through cups

    Source: "can I put lean in a reusable cup" (from reddit, r/lean)

    • Don’t put lean in a reusable cup
      • It will stain the cup
      • Parents will find out and take away Xbox privileges
    • Buy solo cups instead
      • Lmao I will just buy solo cups lol
    • If the stain doesn’t stick, that drink ain’t it
      • Say kid, Ima put it to you like this… if that stain don’t stick… that drank ain’t it
    • Even stains concrete
      • Lol yea shit even stains concrete

    Source: "What’s in your cups?" (from reddit, r/lean)

    • Good wock, soon neooo
      • Comment from a Reddit user
    • Neo tastes to good
      • Comment from a Reddit user
    • Tose+nostrum plain 😇
      • Comment from a Reddit user
    • Care plus + phenergan elixir
      • Comment from a Reddit user

    Source: "What's in my cup?" (from reddit, r/lean)

    • No specific answer
      • A reddit user shared that they never worry about what is in someone else’s cup and wished the person enjoying their cup the best.

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