Offensive Starbucks Slogan

Erievon · #1 01-03-2009 -

So I'm sitting here drinking a Venti Mocha, and I'm looking at the "slogan" on the sleeve, and at first I laughed, but then I kinda thought this was a knock on us crack-berry folks. Have a look and decide for yourself.

(I'm not really offended, it's kinda tongue in cheek)

**jblackfish** · #2 01-03-2009 -

Yep. They're out of coffee ideas so they're picking on their customers. They'd better watch out who they offend though - I understand business has dropped off for them too.

Erievon · #3 01-03-2009 -

Offer free wi-fi to AT&T subscribers, then slap them in the face with this!

**jblackfish** · #4 01-03-2009 -

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Originally Posted by Erievon

Offer free wi-fi to AT&T subscribers, then slap them in the face with this!

Wishy-washy too. It was T-Mobile before AT&T I believe.

lovodo · #5 01-03-2009 -

Life is too short to get stressed about words on a piece of cardboard. I am not being rude, but just feel that we are too sensitive sometimes.

**catstide** · #6 01-03-2009 -

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Originally Posted by lovodo

Life is too short to get stressed about words on a piece of cardboard. I am not being rude, but just feel that we are too sensitive sometimes.

**RayZ** · #7 01-03-2009 -

I don't even like Starbucks...lol. I like Gevalia

**jblackfish** · #8 01-03-2009 -

I think we're all just kidding. Who would really care what they think? We're gonna be BB adicts regardless of what Starbucks says in their ads on their cups.

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Originally Posted by lovodo

Life is too short to get stressed about words on a piece of cardboard. I am not being rude, but just feel that we are too sensitive sometimes.

**KalebsDad78** · #9 01-03-2009 -

Yeah, I mean I am a semi-intelligent person and I really don't even get that. It makes no sense to me and how is their product supposed to relate to a Blackberry or any other smartphone? I mean, I understand the "addiction" relationship but is that it?

Am I missing the obvious?

**catstide** · #10 01-03-2009 -

hmm, my take on the slogan is to get a cup of starbucks,put down your handheld and relax.

**Lavagirl** · #11 01-03-2009 -

That's supposed to be a marketing tactic ~ but imo it sucks

**KalebsDad78** · #12 01-03-2009 -

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Originally Posted by catstide

hmm, my take on the slogan is to get a cup of starbucks,put down your handheld and relax.

So you can get all "hopped up" on the coffee and then stay awake longer playing with your Blackberry. I get it now...lol

Erievon · #13 01-04-2009 -

Folks, it was a joke. My original post said "I'm not really offended, it's kinda tongue in cheek"

Erievon · #14 01-04-2009 -

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Originally Posted by KalebsDad78

Yeah, I mean I am a semi-intelligent person and I really don't even get that. It makes no sense to me and how is their product supposed to relate to a Blackberry or any other smartphone? I mean, I understand the "addiction" relationship but is that it?

Am I missing the obvious?

Handheld device = Blackberry, Smartphone, Etc.

**Lavagirl** · #15 01-04-2009 -

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Originally Posted by Erievon

Folks, it was a joke. My original post said "I'm not really offended, it's kinda tongue in cheek"

Yep ~ we know, and that's what discussions are for

If they get out of hand that's what we're here for.