Looks like Vancouver’s hot button plastic straw ban issue has an unexpected supporter in Jimmy Fallon — and it’s linked to Canada’s esteemed Stanley Cup.
Earlier this week, the Tonight Show host had 2018 Stanley Cup champions Alexander Ovechkin and Braden Holtby on to the show to talk about the Washington Capitals’ historic victory. The trio were joined by Triple Crown-winning jockey Mike Smith to take a celebratory drink from the Stanley Cup.
“I’ve got some paper straws,” offered Fallon to the group for their sipping.
Well, this segment got a big nod of approval from the Vancouver Aquarium, who are advocates for reducing ocean plastic pollution, and who are vocal supporters of a ban on disposable straws in Vancouver.
On Twitter Wednesday, the Vancouver Aquarium gave the sports champs and Fallon a big thumbs up for using paper straws:
Add "ocean" to the list of things these guys are #champions of—paper straws! Cheers to that @jimmyfallon @ovi8 @Holts170 and Mike. @OceanWise https://t.co/BdmVNoq2xR
— Vancouver Aquarium (@vanaqua) June 13, 2018
And, hey, look who took notice. Fallon quoted the Vancouver Aquarium in his reply. “Oh yeah. It’s PAPER straws or NO straws.”
Oh yeah. It’s PAPER straws or NO straws. ❤️ https://t.co/5VRoX4j7gv
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) June 14, 2018
You can watch the Fallon segment here (they head over to the Cup at the 3:30 mark and the paper straws come out around the 4:21 mark).
