Starbucks hates Mr. Jesus Man!!!

[jscott78]

Christian butt hurt over the company's new holiday cup design

http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/08/news/companies/starbucks-red-cups-controversy/index.html

 

[The Tradition]

Rerun. Pepsi. Whatever it is you guys say here.

 

[TexMichFan]

Pulled this quote from the article:

In response to Feuerstein's video, Starbucks said in a statement Sunday that it tries "to create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity."

How do you create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity by excluding a Christmas themed holiday? If you want a message like that you have to include everyone not exclude people.

 

[mstp1992]

Pulled this quote from the article:

In response to Feuerstein's video, Starbucks said in a statement Sunday that it tries "to create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity."

How do you create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity by excluding a Christmas themed holiday? If you want a message like that you have to include everyone not exclude people.

This entire thing is definitely a first world problem.

 

[hawkssox1]

Christian butt hurt over the company's new holiday cup design

http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/08/news/companies/starbucks-red-cups-controversy/index.html

I wont spend a dime on their crap and I heard you were butt hurt on a regular basis if you know what I mean.

 

[mstp1992]

I wont spend a dime on their crap and I heard you were butt hurt on a regular basis if you know what I mean.

I've had one coffee from Starbucks, bought by somebody else. That's the last time I'll drink a cup of their coffee.

 

[jscott78]

I've had one coffee from Starbucks, bought by somebody else. That's the last time I'll drink a cup of their coffee.

Ooh! The wingpire strikes back!

 

[GarryO37]

This entire thing is definitely a first world problem.

No guff, Chet...

Honestly, who cares what someone puts or doesn't put on a coffee cup? I feel bad for my children, because someday I will become a senile old man and not have to put up with it. They will have to live in a world of thin skinned crybabies always looking for an excuse to protest.

I'm talking about both liberals and conservatives. Black Lives Matter and Conservative Christian groups do nothing but fan the flames of tension in this country and divide it even more.

Life's too short to be angry all of the time.

 

[naturalmwa]

The sun comes up, I think about you
The coffee cup, I think about you
I want you so, it's like I'm losing my mind

Read more: Liza Minnelli - Losing My Mind Lyrics | MetroLyrics

 

[KennyPowers_96]

I've had one coffee from Starbucks, bought by somebody else. That's the last time I'll drink a cup of their coffee.

I suspect it's because you hate what they are doing/have done to baby Jesus?

 

[mstp1992]

I suspect it's because you hate what they are doing/have done to baby Jesus?

Precisely, maybe, possibly. That, and it was the worst cup of coffee I've ever had.
Have they declared war on baby Jesus?

 

[The Tradition]

I've been the Starbucks maybe three or four times. Coffee was okay, but not anywhere near worth what they charge for it.

 

[86Hawkeye]

I've had one coffee from Starbucks, bought by somebody else. That's the last time I'll drink a cup of their coffee.

Why?

 

[86Hawkeye]

No guff, Chet...

Honestly, who cares what someone puts or doesn't put on a coffee cup? I feel bad for my children, because someday I will become a senile old man and not have to put up with it. They will have to live in a world of thin skinned crybabies always looking for an excuse to protest.

I'm talking about both liberals and conservatives. Black Lives Matter and Conservative Christian groups do nothing but fan the flames of tension in this country and divide it even more.

Life's too short to be angry all of the time.

This.

If you don't like the cup, then don't buy the coffee.

It's a free country.

 

[mstp1992]

Why?

Worst coffee I've ever had, and too expensive.

 

[fredjr82]

Pulled this quote from the article:

In response to Feuerstein's video, Starbucks said in a statement Sunday that it tries "to create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity."

How do you create a culture of belonging, inclusion and diversity by excluding a Christmas themed holiday? If you want a message like that you have to include everyone not exclude people.

What about all of the people who celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc, etc, etc. Do they not count? Maybe they'd like to have a cup designed for their holiday since they don't celebrate Christmas. Maybe those people who do celebrate Christmas can grow a spine and not think everyone is out to ruin their holiday because of how a private sector company designs their cup around the holidays.

 

[KennyPowers_96]

Precisely, maybe, possibly. That, and it was the worst cup of coffee I've ever had.
Have they declared war on baby Jesus?

I very recently read a news story about their cups, so I'm going to go ahead and answer "Yes" to your question.

 

[HallofFame]

Why?

Because it's cool to say your tastes are way to delicate and upscale for the peasant Starbucks drink. It's like the person who goes out of their way to tell you they aren't on Facebook. We get it you're so counter culture cool you don't have time for the mindless mainstream corporate crap the rest of us sheeple heard to. Also I'm sure the Starbucks people were sitting around going. Hey, how can we have a holiday cup that won't piss anyone off? I know just make it red. I think the color blind community should do a sit in and demand the Starbucks CEO step down.

 

[TexMichFan]

What about all of the people who celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc, etc, etc. Do they not count? Maybe they'd like to have a cup designed for their holiday since they don't celebrate Christmas. Maybe those people who do celebrate Christmas can grow a spine and not think everyone is out to ruin their holiday because of how a private sector company designs their cup around the holidays.

Go ahead and make the cup.

Put all the holiday symbols on the same cup - now that one would be one that was inclusive.

You are trying to hard not to see why a statement that says we don't want to offend anyone so we are going to offend some is not correct. We have come to think that inclusive means excluding.

 

[The Tradition]

Damn cups are normally dark green. A Christmas-y color already. Should have just left well enough alone.

 

[Slenderson]

Go ahead and make the cup.

Put all the holiday symbols on the same cup - now that one would be one that was inclusive.

You are trying to hard not to see why a statement that says we don't want to offend anyone so we are going to offend some is not correct. We have come to think that inclusive means excluding.

How entitled are you? You need a corporation to have your chosen holiday on its coffee cups? Read that again - You need a corporation to have your chosen holiday on its coffee cups? Man up... for god's sake.

 

[naturalmwa]

They should offer customers a marker and let them design their own cup for an up charge. That way everyone could feel special.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

Worst coffee I've ever had, and too expensive.

I'm no Starbucks fanboy, but come on.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

I'm no Starbucks fanboy, but come on.

Not really an exaggeration. Their regular coffee tastes like they took dirt, baked it at 450 for a few days, then strained water through it.

I do like some of their whole bean stuff, though.

 

[KennyPowers_96]

Not really an exaggeration. Their regular coffee tastes like they took dirt, baked it at 450 for a few days, then strained water through it.

I do like some of their whole bean stuff, though.

I'm not ripping you, but what is your preferred brand?

 

[mstp1992]

I'm no Starbucks fanboy, but come on.

Well, in my experience it was the worst tasting coffee I've had. Obviously, a lot of people like it, but it's not for me.

 

[LuckyNed]

Overpriced bad tasting swill, I can't believe anyone actually purchases that crap.

 

[Chewback]

Christian butt hurt over the company's new holiday cup design

http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/08/news/companies/starbucks-red-cups-controversy/index.html

Christians spend all their time butt hurt about one thing or another. What the hell, the cups aren't RED enough? Jesus really loved RED, fond as he was of pagan symbols.

 

[TexMichFan]

How entitled are you? You need a corporation to have your chosen holiday on its coffee cups? Read that again - You need a corporation to have your chosen holiday on its coffee cups? Man up... for god's sake.

I am very entitled, how entitled are you?

Man up and drink your coffee from a cup that might have a Christmas tree on it. Oh the horror of having to do that how would you every survive probably leave you scared for life.

 

[naturalmwa]

I am very entitled, how entitled are you?

Man up and drink your coffee from a cup that might have a Christmas tree on it. Oh the horror of having to do that how would you every survive probably leave you scared for life.

Meta

 

[KitingHigh]

I wasn't aware Christmas trees and snowflakes were Christian symbols.

 

[Chewback]

I am very entitled, how entitled are you?

Man up and drink your coffee from a cup that might have a Christmas tree on it. Oh the horror of having to do that how would you every survive probably leave you scared for life.

Yeah, a PAGAN Christmas tree. Celebrate Saturnalia, baby. To hell with Jesus. The only thing we can be fairly sure of about the time of Jesus' birth is that it almost certainly was NOT in December, let alone Dec 25. More likely sometime in September. Maybe Labor Day should be Christmas Day. Are you celebrating the 1st Monday in September properly? If not, you're not a Christian you heathen SOB.

 

[artradley]

To be fair, only the ditziest, most looney 1% of Christians seem to be on board with this complaint. So we might as well have a thread titled "Stupid people are dumb!"

As far SB cups, I only drink coffee from porcelain.

 

[TexMichFan]

Yeah, a PAGAN Christmas tree. Celebrate Saturnalia, baby. To hell with Jesus. The only thing we can be fairly sure of about the time of Jesus' birth is that it almost certainly was NOT in December, let alone Dec 25. More likely sometime in September. Maybe Labor Day should be Christmas Day. Are you celebrating the 1st Monday in September properly? If not, you're not a Christian you heathen SOB.

I demand my Christian symbols September thru December and Christmas in July.

 

[Chewback]

To be fair, only the ditziest, most looney 1% of Christians seem to be on board with this complaint. So we might as well have a thread titled "Stupid people are dumb!"

As far SB cups, I only drink coffee from porcelain.

Well the ditziest, most loony Christians are the ones who make the most noise. I'd say they account for considerably more than 1%. Fully 40% (maybe more) of Christians are ditzy and loony.

 

[fredjr82]

They should offer customers a marker and let them design their own cup for an up charge. That way everyone could feel special.

No offense but if the gheys ever rule the world, we'll be humming (no pun intended) right along. That's brilliant

 

[JWolf74]

Worst coffee I've ever had, and too expensive.

Well, you are spoiled by Java House at the hospital.

Man I miss a fresh American Gothic. The coffee at my hospital is garbage. I'd love if they went to Starbucks. Or just something a little better than gas station coffee.

 

[artradley]

Well the ditziest, most loony Christians are the ones who make the most noise. I'd say they account for considerably more than 1%. Fully 40% (maybe more) of Christians are ditzy and loony.

Nah, the vast majority of Christians don't really think about their religion, it's just something in the background. The ones who are REALLY into it are goofy, but even most of them realize the war on Xmas is silly.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

I'm not ripping you, but what is your preferred brand?

I don't really have a preferred brand. Not a coffee snob. I probably most often get the 8 O'Clock Colombian Peaks whole bean. Good cuppa joe. I also like Starbucks French Roast whole bean.

 

[cigaretteman]