Texas Woman Says She's Addicted To 1 Specific Buc-ee's Product

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Some people collect stamps. Others collect coins. But for one Texas woman, her prized possessions come from the beloved road trip destination known for its clean bathrooms and endless snack options.

What started as a single purchase has spiraled into what she’s calling a full-blown addiction that’s taken over her life—and her collection is only growing.

Woman Reveals Buc-ee’s Cup Collection

In a trending video with more than 4,600 views, TikToker Tess MonPere (@tessmonpere) opened up about something she says she’s never discussed on the internet before: her obsession with Buc-ee’s cups.

“Finally coming clean,” the text overlay on the video read.

“So, I realized there’s something about my life that I have not been fully transparent with,” MonPere says. “It really takes over my entire life.”

MonPere proceeds to showcase her entire collection, starting with her first Buc-ee’s cup—a standard red one that kicked off what would become an expanding assortment.

The collection includes a glow-in-the-dark July 4th cup that her boyfriend currently has at work, a gold cheetah print cup that she says was “meant to be,” and a glow-in-the-dark Halloween edition that she admits she didn’t even use on Halloween.

Her newer additions include two Christmas-themed cups—one for hot beverages from her boyfriend’s mom that she describes as “so cutie patootie” with light pink bows all over it and the mascot in a Santa hat, and another matching water tumbler from her own mother that features a bow topper on the straw.

“This honestly has taken over my entire life, and I just really wanted to be vulnerable with you guys,” she says, seemingly joking.

“Thank you for all your love & support #bucees #ilovebucees #sendmemorecups #please,” the caption reads, proving she’s not serious about feeling like this is an addiction.

The Buc-ee’s Phenomenon

Buc-ee’s has cultivated an almost cult-like following that extends far beyond its Texas roots.

The gas station and convenience store chain has become a destination in its own right, with fans regularly driving hundreds of miles to visit locations and stock up on merchandise featuring the company’s bucktoothed beaver mascot.

Founded by Arch “Beaver” Aplin III in 1982, the first Buc-ee’s was a modest 3,000-square-foot convenience store in Lake Jackson, Texas, CNN reported.

It wasn’t until 2012 when Aplin opened a 56,000-square-foot location in Bastrop, Texas, that the chain became known for its massive highway stops. The company has since expanded to create some of the largest convenience stores in the world—the Luling, Texas, location spans 75,000 square feet, while the Sevierville, Tennessee, store measures 74,707 square feet and employs 350 people.

What’s So Different About It?

What sets Buc-ee’s apart from typical gas stations starts with its bathrooms. The New Braunfels, Texas location features 33 urinals and 50 full-door toilet stalls, and the chain won the “America’s Best Restroom Award” in 2012, USA Today reported.

They note that bathrooms are cleaned constantly by employees, and one industry expert explained that restrooms are “literally the front door” for travelers—if they’re impressed by the cleanliness, they’re more likely to shop.

But the bathrooms are just the beginning. The stores offer freshly prepared brisket carved by employees in straw hats, walls of beef jerky in various flavors, bakery items, and the beloved Beaver Nuggets—sweet corn puff snacks.

The chain has also become a social media sensation, particularly on TikTok, where the hashtag #bucees has garnered more than 137,000 views.

First-time visitors often document their experiences, filming themselves in the award-winning bathrooms and posing with beaver statues outside locations.

The brand’s merchandise has become particularly popular among collectors like MonPere, with items ranging from seasonal apparel featuring the beaver mascot to expensive products like gas grills.

According to USA Today, the average visit to a convenience store lasts three to four minutes, but the average Buc-ee’s visit extends to 30 minutes or more as customers explore the massive selection.