A viral social media post by WNBA star Paige Bueckers declaring her love for Shirley Temple drinks ignited a cultural phenomenon, turning her into the unofficial ambassador of the classic cherry-lime mocktail. The trend exploded with Nike dropping a limited-edition sneaker called the “Shirley Buckets,” Gatorade launching a pomegranate-lime-cherry flavored version that sold out fast and now fetches $100 online, and memes flooding the internet. It’s proof that sometimes, the most unexpected passions—like a childhood drink—can spark massive, joyful cultural moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41bfc2ce68ea1702

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