In a social media post, the city of Cincinnati revealed one of its newest ventures — and it’s definitely sure to turn some…heads.
On Thursday, the city of Cincinnati unveiled the Pink Packer, a hot pink trash truck with the Cincinnati skyline printed on its side. The truck is designed by Greater Cincinnati Water Works graphic designer Christina Lipps and GCWW administration specialist Casara Anthony.
“Meet our newest trash truck, the Pink Packer,” the city said in a Facebook post. “There’s nothing really different about it from other trash trucks, except the fact that it’s HOT PINK! The Pink Packer has officially been added to our daily trash routes, so you may see it in your neighborhood.”
“It will also make appearances at City events that focus on keeping Cincinnati clean and litter free,” the post continued. “We hope you enjoy seeing it as much as we do.”
While many Facebook users were both enthusiastic and perplexed (“Crime, potholes, but we got ourselves a pink garbage truck. You can’t make this stuff up,” one user commented) about the newest addition to the trash truck fleet, others were quick to notice the interesting name the city gave to a truck designed to carry large loads…of trash.
“Instantly thought of breast cancer awareness then my mind went in the gutter,” a user commented.
“I’m entirely too immature for ‘the pink packer,'” commented another.
“Did you even ask just one 12 year old boy,” asked another. “I feel like this could have been avoided.”
“But we’re gonna stay silent and not celebrate all the other trucks?!?! Why? Because they are called Load Master?!?!?! JUSTICE FOR THE LOAD MASTERS,” reads another comment.
Others saw the trash truck as the city’s newest trans icon.
“#transrights,” one user commented.
“The Pink Packer is my drag name,” commented another.
At the very least, the Pink Packer ensures Cincinnati’s trash service is now decidedly well-equipped.