On Monday, April 8, Americans will witness a solar eclipse. The event, which according to USA Today possibly won’t be noticed in the contiguous United States until Aug. 23, 2044, has sparked a flurry of online debates, ranging from stories of attempts to get eclipse glasses and conspiracy theories about the eclipse itself.
As for the first case, experts advise not to look directly at the eclipse and to use some type of eye protection, such as the aforementioned eclipse glasses.
However, there are several disorders with this idea. First of all, eclipse glasses sell out at the time of the eclipse; Second, the need for eclipse glasses in a short period of time has created a market for counterfeit glasses that do not protect the wearer’s eyes, which can only lead to permanent damage.
While it’s possible to find other tactics for practicing the eclipse, enthusiastic eclipse viewers have been looking for other tactics to get their hands on a pre-made pair of glasses. One way to accomplish this has recently gone viral and raised a lot of questions.
In a video with over 569,000 views, TikTok user Stefaunie (@stefaunie) claims that those who need eclipse glasses can stop by their local Sonic.
“If you like Eclipse glasses, Sonic has them if you order the Blackout Slush, and they’re only $4,” Stefaunie explains in her video, in which she holds a pair of Sonic Eclipse glasses. “I don’t even need sleet, I was just looking for those guys. “
Immediately, commentators began to wonder if they could accept it as true with Sonic’s eclipse glasses.
“I wouldn’t accept it as true with the Sonic Eclipse glasses,” one user said.
“These are fake and will be your eyes,” added another.
So, are glasses legit? According to a press release from Sonic himself, they made sure the glasses were suitable for observing eclipses.
“The eclipse glasses have been approved for short-term direct sun exposure through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and have been lab tested to ensure they are safe and compliant with all applicable regulations and regulations,” the press release reads. .
Others on TikTok have also tried to verify this information, and it seems that the glasses seem to meet all the needs for viewing eclipses.
“They bring the ISO certification with the specified number, and the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s address and they’re also printed out, which is a wonderful sign,” says TikTok user Rave (@rvenvan.
“Now, I know it’s a pair of glasses because I checked with the manufacturer, again, if you need to check, you can take a flashlight, pick it up, this one, even though it’s pretty bright. The flashlight doesn’t even shine,” the TikToker points out as he tries to shine the flashlight through the lenses. “It’s normal to see a small spot, but it shouldn’t be too transparent or too bright through the glasses.
For those in need of Eclipse glasses, many reviewers agree that Sonic is a last-minute smart resort at a time when outlets are running low on stock.
“They gave me 2 slushies and gave me 6 drinks,” one user said.
Others, however, simply go to the local library.
“The library is handing them out,” one commenter observed.
“They’re loose in the library,” he repeated a second.
We reached out to Sonic and Rave email and Stefaunie Instagram DM.