Super-Size sissy drink for Hardyn-- Who the hell is that?
Simple steps to change the world in 2012.
Starbucks-
There are far greater evils in the world than Starbucks. But, hey, we do what we can where we are at. The simple protest could be to just walk away and vow never to enter, but sometime you just need free internet, a clean restroom, and a coffee milkshake.
Two Simple Ways to Create Change:
Name: About 10 years ago, the asking of your name, and the ceremonious calling out from behind the bar of your 23 syllable drink / name combo was something to rejoice in. It was a "check out what I got, suckers!"- Or more like - "Whoa, Tanya's drink and hair is going off!" But in 2012, there is more of a desire for not-quite anonymity, but closer to mystery-- Like "who got that?" For 2012, when asked your name at the counter- It is Billy-Ray. When all the drinks start being called out for Billy-Ray, we've won back some of our identity.
Sizes: The sizing of Starbucks is well engineered marketing strategy. Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta... Words that Starbucks has co-opted. I've never felt comfortable ordering by the Starbucks name- instead always by S, M, L, XL- but for this year, I will be a little more vocal- When the person on the register calls out "Venti Mocha Snuggler for Billy-Ray" I'm going to swing my arms infront of my body and bark back- "Billy-Ray ordered a LARGE!"
If we can change Starbucks, we can change the world.
And if you are having a bad morning and want to throw in a jab at our coffee-overlords just to make you feel better...
Food: Breakfast Sandwiches
From here on out to be ordered as McMuffins.
