To get a sense of how popular the "Cups" scene from Pitch Perfect actually is, all you have to do is search for "Cups covers" on YouTube and prepare to lose yourself down a rabbit hole full of all kinds of cup songs. From solo artists to groups of friends to musicians recreating the song with pianos, violins and guitars, if you can think of a unique way to perform "Cups," someone's probably already been there and done that.
In honor of Pitch Perfect 2 arriving in theaters on May 15, we scoured the internet in search of what we think are the ten best "Cups" covers.
Check 'em out below...
1. The Solo Version
Just a girl, her red plastic cup and one heckuva singing voice. Sometimes it's the simple versions that wind up being the most memorable.
2. The Table Version
Four friends gather 'round a table and churn out a strikingly well-produced cover of the song that became so popular, it's garnered more than 27 million views on YouTube to date.
3. The All-Female Singing Group Version
These six ladies only have two cups, but they more than make up for the lack of cups with their tremendous singing voices.
4. The A Capella Version
You thought we'd stop at six? No way -- here's a group of nine kids performing a "Cups" cover inside a school classroom. Not only are there a lot of 'em, but their performance is all a capella, which makes it really stand out.
5. The Brother and Sister Version
Is there anything more adorable than this cover of "Cups" featuring a brother and sister? Wait -- don't answer that until you watch.
6. Another Brother and Sister Version
After that last video, you're already jonesing for more sibling sweetness, we can tell. Fine! Here! Soak up all of the brother and sister love, why don't ya!
7. The Violin Version
Here's what happens when you replace the vocals in a "Cups" cover with a beautiful-sounding violin.
8. The Tap Dance Version
With no cups or musical instruments, watch as one dude performs a fantastic "Cups" cover using only his feet.
9. The Gun Version
Hands down, this is the strangest, most unique cover of "Cups" we found online. This guy performs the song using -- wait for it -- actual guns. Oh, you need to see this to believe it.
10. Tutorial: Pitch Perfect Cup Song
Because now that it's burned into your brain, we couldn't leave you without a lesson. For those looking to learn how to perform the "Cups" song at home, here's a nerdy little tutorial for ya.
Bonus: The Original Version
You didn't think we'd leave this one out, did ya?
Double Bonus: The Pitch Perfect 2 Trailer
Can this movie just hurry up and get here already!
