2006-11-05 05:39:58 · 8 answers · asked by WWF Decade Impaired Fan 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
just for dress up makes em nicer, McDonalds have red and yellow stripes
2006-11-05 05:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by whatisthis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The classic straw is actually a miniature representation of a barber pole, which got its red stripes because the barber traditionally doubled as a bloodletter. This is also why most American diners have white tiled floors and walls.
2006-11-05 06:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many colours on drinking straws now.
2006-11-05 05:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen some with polka dots
2006-11-05 06:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes them easier to find for the busboys & dishwashers.
Just guessing....
2006-11-05 05:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the straws i have have yellow, green, and blue also.... freaky
2006-11-05 05:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Y!um 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might have to do with trademarks or copyrights
2006-11-05 05:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stripes are sexy!
2006-11-05 06:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋