Every Democrat, go to a Starbucks counter or drivethru, say, "I heard Howard Schultz" is running for President to the barista, when they acknowledge you, say, never mind, turn around, and walk away.

On edit: hmm guess not. I could have looked that up first, lol

n/t

Bain Capital is also part owner.

So it doesn't matter if you go to Dunkin, Coffee Bean, Starbucks or Whole Foods, your money will all go to the same people.

the world.

And now that they've conquered the business world, they're trying to conquer government starting with Romney in the Senate. Just getting their foot in the door!

I don't

If you are boycotting Starbucks because of the whole presidential thing, but then you go give your money to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, or Dunkin then you're probably giving money to someone who could be equally horrible.

Thanks

Fuck him and fuck that company.

blonde espresso is nasty. Starbucks likes to go for the extremes, too dark or too blonde but never in the middle.

I guess "dumb blonde" jokes are still okay.

agree that a "light" espresso is the subject of ridicule. Aficionados would say "blasphemy"--and that "blonde" only comes into the equation because of Starbuck's ridiculous marketing campaign.

I'm blonde btw... but I take no offense here.

No reason to take offense that "blonde" and "dumbest" are in there to make the joke work. It coulda been any Starbucks product, I'm sure.

the blatant exception with my two post-doctoral degrees. No one has ever accused me of being a dumb blonde, but when I look at some out there, I understand where the "joke" derives.

Like I said, just a happy coincidence that the "joke" depended on everyone enjoying the ridicule of blondes because one self-identified anonymous blonde said it was okay. Is that rule we're going with in the future?

I've explained it to my blonde nieces and granddaughters that it's all right when people make fun of them for being blonde, and for heaven's sake shouldn't be offended by a little humor. It's funny when people call them dumb!

and self-respect and confidence is not incongruous with that.... Certainly what I'd want my kids/grandkids to learn.

The one with abandonment issues and the other one who was molested were doubtful, but after I explained to them your point that their class mates calling them dumb for being blonde shouldn't be taken as a grievance, they burst into what I'm pretty sure were tears of joy. It was heart-warming to know that this wasn't just one more difficulty in an already difficult life.

but fine... Perhaps next time you will use that "trash thread" option and have a much better day. I hope you will.

I just pointed out that not all of the butts of the joke you re-posted are in quite such a privileged and secure position. Gosh, I'm sure once all those insulted will be totally self confident as anyone should be in 10 years or 20 years. In the meantime, while dealing with the usual bullies and buffets from growing up, they should expect to take hits from people they might have thought were on their side. It'll teach them a valuable lesson about trust. So thanks for that. And you have a terrific day, too. I think you filled out the "it was just a joke" bingo card quite adequately.

I truly am worried that you are so intensely triggered. It was surely not my intent.

Good catch.

You hit the “The joke is at my personal expense and I’m not offended” space; the “for heaven’s sakes” space; the “privilege” space (not just one, but two post-doctoral degrees, impressive!); the “condescension” space (thank you for permitting others to have differing opinions); the “toughen up” space; the “let it go” space; the “how dare you” space; and the “ersatz concern” (aka the “I’ll pray for you”) space. If you were truly concerned, I'd think you would trash your own thread.

'Blondes' don't exist in an underprivileged status, at least not in this Country. Playing it like they do is kinda odd, frankly.

FWIW, the whole 'dumb blonde' thing didn't even occur to me when reading the original joke ... I assumed it referred to the fact that Espresso is SUPPOSED to be dark in color, being made from a dark-roasted bean.

... it as a “blonde” joke either. It was the name Starbucks gave the product. It was a dumb product. Maybe I’m just not looking hard enough