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Post by lollapealooza on Nov 9, 2015 17:06:49 GMT
Dear crazy Christian evangelists, Please feel free to boycott Starbucks. You'll make the line shorter for me every morning. Merry Christmas! Amen. Bwwahahahaha!!!!!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 9, 2015 19:11:04 GMT
I think the new cups are dull and boring. But looking at the designs through the years they don't ever look like they were really religious
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Post by sassy on Nov 9, 2015 19:37:34 GMT
I surprised myself by actually noticing the new cups when I was in Starbucks the other day. My thought? "wow that cup is boring and I don't like that shade of red". And then I drank my coffee and went about my day. The End.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 9, 2015 19:41:03 GMT
What a ridiculous thing to get in a froth about. It's a cup with a hot beverage in it, who the hell cares what's on it? Some people just want to stir up trouble. ^^^hehe... a little coffee humor, there?? lol!!! (I totally agree with whoever said they can re-use them some other time when red cups would work into the holiday.)
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Post by jesq on Nov 9, 2015 19:41:32 GMT
I only drink iced drinks at Starbucks, even in the dead of winter, unless I am sick. (Hot drinks give me hot flashes.) What does it mean to the evangelists that my iced drink cups are NEVER decorated for the holidays? Actually, I do believe the cold cups currently have little white snowflakes around the Starbucks logo.
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Post by alexa11 on Nov 9, 2015 19:48:39 GMT
People have lost their damn minds...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 19:55:22 GMT
The Oatmeal has a recommended redesign
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 20:00:40 GMT
I like the bold graphic design and the red and green SCREAM Christmas to me, but if it really bothers you that there's no Christmas icon or mention, I saw a suggestion on Facebook to remedy your angst. When they ask you your name, tell them it's Merry Christmas and when they write your name on the cup, your troubles will be solved.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Nov 9, 2015 20:07:20 GMT
Maybe it's the scrapbooker in me but I feel their cups need some decoration.
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Post by pierogi on Nov 9, 2015 20:09:57 GMT
My Facebook is filled with articles about the Starbucks cup, but I have yet to see anyone ACTUALLY complain about it. I live in the Bible belt, and I have lots of denominations represented in my feed (both priests/preachers and laity). The people who are usually up in arms about "Christ being taken out of Christmas" are fairly represented in my feed, as are those who just want to "live and let live." I don't know who it is who is really complaining about this cup, and the red and green screams Christmas to me. The reaction I have witnessed makes me wonder if this is just a publicity stunt. Nope. The first I heard of this was when someone on FB posted a link to Breitbart or a similar site. The commenters were both many and FURIOUS. They blamed liberals, gay people, atheists and communists. I just closed the window and quietly backed out.
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Post by pierogi on Nov 9, 2015 20:15:06 GMT
I am seriously so done with people who feel like they have exclusive ownership of a holiday and need huge corporations to acknowledge this exclusive ownership via marketing practices and product design. If I was Christian, the last thing I'd want would be for a huge corporation to be using my religious beliefs to further their profits. I know, right? It used to be that commercialization of Christmas was bad! Now it's a requirement for some people.
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Post by jenjie on Nov 9, 2015 20:22:46 GMT
Thankfully my FB feed is filling up with Christians saying this is stupid and your priorities are out of whack if you are upset about the Starbucks cups.
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Post by calgal08 on Nov 9, 2015 20:26:13 GMT
Good grief. I can't imagine getting your knickers in a twist over this. I'm pretty sure Starbucks are considering this a boatload of free advertising - so - take that you crazy-ass-folk-who-have-nothing-better-to-do-with-your-time.
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Post by SnowWhite on Nov 9, 2015 20:38:35 GMT
I like the bold graphic design and the red and green SCREAM Christmas to me, but if it really bothers you that there's no Christmas icon or mention, I saw a suggestion on Facebook to remedy your angst. When they ask you your name, tell them it's Merry Christmas and when they write your name on the cup, your troubles will be solved. And don't be surprised when your cup says "Mary" on it.
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Post by oliquig on Nov 9, 2015 20:50:10 GMT
I surprised myself by actually noticing the new cups when I was in Starbucks the other day. My thought? "wow that cup is boring and I don't like that shade of red". And then I drank my coffee and went about my day. The End. OMG, that is pretty much exactly my reaction when I got one.
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Post by chlerbie on Nov 9, 2015 20:55:25 GMT
I have a friend who IS upset about it and on my hometown page there are several people who say they are boycotting. I just absolutely and completely don't get it and agree that people have lost their minds.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 20:55:28 GMT
I like the bold graphic design and the red and green SCREAM Christmas to me, but if it really bothers you that there's no Christmas icon or mention, I saw a suggestion on Facebook to remedy your angst. When they ask you your name, tell them it's Merry Christmas and when they write your name on the cup, your troubles will be solved. And don't be surprised when your cup says "Mary" on it. They are known for getting the names wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 21:09:58 GMT
Maybe it's the scrapbooker in me but I feel their cups need some decoration. Stickers maybe?
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Nov 9, 2015 22:04:55 GMT
My Facebook feed is hysterical. I am sooooooooo INCENSED that youuuuuuu are INCENSED about the cup. Then the suggestions floweth about how you could be a *better* Christian. Merry Christmas!!!
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Post by quiltz on Nov 9, 2015 22:29:37 GMT
It is a coffee cup, not a communion cup. A cup to hold your coffee or tea. Really, who cares?
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Post by hop2 on Nov 9, 2015 22:33:13 GMT
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Post by bethquiroz on Nov 9, 2015 22:36:00 GMT
Maybe it's the scrapbooker in me but I feel their cups need some decoration. Now there's a use for leftover DD embellishments!!!!!!! LOL
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Post by katybee on Nov 9, 2015 22:36:01 GMT
OK, seriously though – what does the treat bag look like? Because I always put a cute little Starbucks bag in my December Daily to commemorate my first Starbucks holiday treat of the season. It better be cute, or I'm going to be pissed.
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Post by scrapsotime on Nov 9, 2015 22:37:20 GMT
I have a friend who IS upset about it and on my hometown page there are several people who say they are boycotting. I just absolutely and completely don't get it and agree that people have lost their minds. Tell them all that since they are boycotting you will take any and all Starbucks cards they may get during the holidays and will gladly dispose of them for them.
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Post by bethquiroz on Nov 9, 2015 22:37:33 GMT
I like the bold graphic design and the red and green SCREAM Christmas to me, but if it really bothers you that there's no Christmas icon or mention, I saw a suggestion on Facebook to remedy your angst. When they ask you your name, tell them it's Merry Christmas and when they write your name on the cup, your troubles will be solved. Wouldn't it be funny if the barista spelled it "X-mas?" I'm evil....I know! LOL
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Nov 9, 2015 23:01:03 GMT
That does it, no more Starbucks coffee for me. Oh, wait, I don't drink coffee.
Alrighty then, I am going to order some hot chocolate and when they ask me for my name, I will use "Jesus" so they can write that on my cup. Now my cup runneth over with Jesus.
It'll be a nice change-up from what I have been using, which is Spartacus. (See the improv joke regarding "I am Spartacus" and Starbucks.)
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Post by Kelpea on Nov 10, 2015 0:44:35 GMT
WORD.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 10, 2015 1:43:58 GMT
I only drink iced drinks at Starbucks, even in the dead of winter, unless I am sick. (Hot drinks give me hot flashes.) What does it mean to the evangelists that my iced drink cups are NEVER decorated for the holidays? Actually, I do believe the cold cups currently have little white snowflakes around the Starbucks logo. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled! They must be on their way.
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Post by hop2 on Nov 10, 2015 1:44:41 GMT
But they sell "Christmas Blend" coffee and you don't see atheists or Muslims shitting their pants over that. Hmmmmm I wonder what bean blend says 'savior's birth'? As opposed the beans that say 'God who?'
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 2:20:34 GMT
They done gone redneck:
Red solo cup, you fill me up......
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