Lets see the Starbucks pics...
#16
I don't get the whole Starbucks thing either. Pretty sure it's just a status symbol since the coffee is no good, unless you get a frostymochafrappelatte thing that's more whole milk and whipped cream than coffee. If it helps someone feel better about themselves to drink a six-dollar cup of ****ty coffee, then good for them.
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I don't get the whole Starbucks thing either. Pretty sure it's just a status symbol since the coffee is no good, unless you get a frostymochafrappelatte thing that's more whole milk and whipped cream than coffee. If it helps someone feel better about themselves to drink a six-dollar cup of ****ty coffee, then good for them.
Never have consumed an entire cup in my life. And whenever I see Starbucks all crowded with people feigning for a cup of coffee I figure it must be like a milder version of meth or something!
I stick with milk or smoothies for my morning drink.
#18
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If Starbucks presents a good opportunity to take the Porsche out on a nice morning, then count me in. I'll be ordering an iced tea.
I recently bought a Nespresso machine for my home to give me my caffeine fix. It makes an espresso that's far better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks.
I recently bought a Nespresso machine for my home to give me my caffeine fix. It makes an espresso that's far better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks.
#19
If Starbucks presents a good opportunity to take the Porsche out on a nice morning, then count me in. I'll be ordering an iced tea.
I recently bought a Nespresso machine for my home to give me my caffeine fix. It makes an espresso that's far better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks.
I recently bought a Nespresso machine for my home to give me my caffeine fix. It makes an espresso that's far better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks.
#20
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It's the little touches that make the fail in this thread more flavorful.
John Ireland has Tourette syndrome, but it's only triggered when people give him a lot of crap about his wide-body 996.
#21
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Holy crap, is THAT the white stuff they foam up and pour over the fancy coffee drinks? I had my suspicions, but nobody had ever confirmed it before.
I reckon this also explains how they get the salt in a "salted caramel macchiato."
You starbucks people are...odd.
I reckon this also explains how they get the salt in a "salted caramel macchiato."
You starbucks people are...odd.
#22
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As for Starbucks, absolutely love it. A quad espresso with a bit of half and half will definitely get the blood flowing. I don't think it's a status symbol anymore since it's become very commercialized. But it still has some of the best espresso for my taste buds.
#23
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Yeah, also took me a bit to figure out that "turrets" was "Tourette's."
On the rare occasion when I go to Starbucks (i.e. if it's the only coffee place around), I refuse to be coerced to speak their phony Italian, so I always order a "medium" coffee. Invariably, the person behind the counter becomes incredibly confused and flustered by this.
Coincidentally, or ironically, I was in Long Beach a few days ago and toured the Iowa. It has huge tourettes.
On the rare occasion when I go to Starbucks (i.e. if it's the only coffee place around), I refuse to be coerced to speak their phony Italian, so I always order a "medium" coffee. Invariably, the person behind the counter becomes incredibly confused and flustered by this.
Coincidentally, or ironically, I was in Long Beach a few days ago and toured the Iowa. It has huge tourettes.
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Starbucks - it's a life style choice
As a transplanted east coaster, it only took me a couple of days to realize why Starbucks started here in Seattle. The gray, dreary, rainy days. One needs a respite from that.
I've noticed that many stores have folks working away on their laptops (Wi-Fi is free there). Folks sit down and spend hours hanging out.
What really makes me laugh is any busy street corner in Manhattan - you'll find a Starbucks on both sides of the street. (God forbid you should have to cross the street to get to your Sbucks).
And people line up in these stores every morning on their way to work. From here on I agree with most of the others. WTF would you willingly spend $5 or $6 for a coffee when any 7/11 sells you one for under a buck. But then you wouldn't have that "Sbucks" logo on your cup as you saunter into your office.
I actually think this is simply another "lifestyle" choice. Same exactly as driving any Porsche, BMW, Mercedes etc. You have to look "good" or perhaps your neighbors will think you aren't "making it".
I've noticed that many stores have folks working away on their laptops (Wi-Fi is free there). Folks sit down and spend hours hanging out.
What really makes me laugh is any busy street corner in Manhattan - you'll find a Starbucks on both sides of the street. (God forbid you should have to cross the street to get to your Sbucks).
And people line up in these stores every morning on their way to work. From here on I agree with most of the others. WTF would you willingly spend $5 or $6 for a coffee when any 7/11 sells you one for under a buck. But then you wouldn't have that "Sbucks" logo on your cup as you saunter into your office.
I actually think this is simply another "lifestyle" choice. Same exactly as driving any Porsche, BMW, Mercedes etc. You have to look "good" or perhaps your neighbors will think you aren't "making it".
#27
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There is no secret to Starbucks' success. They get you more caffeine/ml than the competitors. It's nothing more than a small time speed addiction. Complete with withdrawals if you try to quit.
And somebody needs to was those guns out with soap!
And somebody needs to was those guns out with soap!
#28
That would be awesome and would probably make my daily commute much more enjoyable
It's the easiest way to identify the believers opposed to the ones that just wanted a job.
I had one get nasty with me because I wouldn't use their term for large. Another time another customer jumped to the clerk's defense and tried to admonish me for not ordering things correctly. People are fvcking retarded sometimes...
On the rare occasion when I go to Starbucks (i.e. if it's the only coffee place around), I refuse to be coerced to speak their phony Italian, so I always order a "medium" coffee. Invariably, the person behind the counter becomes incredibly confused and flustered by this.
I had one get nasty with me because I wouldn't use their term for large. Another time another customer jumped to the clerk's defense and tried to admonish me for not ordering things correctly. People are fvcking retarded sometimes...