Some years back, I think one of the burger franchises only offered small or large fries for a time. If anyone ordered a medium, they’d automatically sell them a large. That’s how I remember it anyway.
“You know what? I’ll just go back home and make my own…” I never understood the fascination with Starbucks, or even coffee cafes. (Isn’t that redundant?) I prefer my own brand, made my way.
Before I knew what an Americano was, I always struggled to get them to understand what I wanted. Going into a coffee shop and asking for a coffee didn’t really get me very far.
In my small town we have a cafe when I and a group of friends meet once a week, just to rehash things and, of course, tell lies. The coffee is fresh brewed … every cup … and there’s never been a complaint. We tried McDonald’s once, but it wasn’t the same.
Joe Fox: The whole purpose of places like Starbucks is for people with no decision-making ability whatsoever to make six decisions just to buy one cup of coffee. Short, tall, light, dark, caf, decaf, low-fat, non-fat, etc. So people who don’t know what the hell they’re doing or who on earth they are can, for only $2.95, get not just a cup of coffee but an absolutely defining sense of self: Tall. Decaf. Cappuccino. — You’ve Got Mail (prices have risen since the movie came out)
MeanBob Premium Member 10 days ago
Depends, would you like a thump, a slug or a proper beating? I’ve learned never to get between coffee addicts and their fix.
Superfrog 10 days ago
I want a double shot long black in a regular coffee cup with a matching saucer and a nice new paper napkin and you can call it anything you like.
Freebyrd1 10 days ago
I don’t think he’s a coffee drinker!
Ubintold 10 days ago
With extra cream.
PoochFan 9 days ago
Some years back, I think one of the burger franchises only offered small or large fries for a time. If anyone ordered a medium, they’d automatically sell them a large. That’s how I remember it anyway.
Imagine 9 days ago
OK. Then give me large.
dflak 9 days ago
No speak the lingo.
Direwolf 9 days ago
How about a mini double grande?
[Traveler] Premium Member 9 days ago
Give me a cup of large coffee
sandpiper 9 days ago
Hyperbole that makes the the brand seem ‘special’ doesn’t improve the taste or justify the price.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member 9 days ago
“You know what? I’ll just go back home and make my own…” I never understood the fascination with Starbucks, or even coffee cafes. (Isn’t that redundant?) I prefer my own brand, made my way.
MRC112 9 days ago
Before I knew what an Americano was, I always struggled to get them to understand what I wanted. Going into a coffee shop and asking for a coffee didn’t really get me very far.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 9 days ago
Don’t be a drip.
bobbyferrel 9 days ago
I like my own coffee. I get as much as I want and nobody looks at me strangely in my robe and jammies.
billdaviswords 9 days ago
Jollibee (a Filipino fast food) in Manila only had “medium” and “small” soft drinks. No amount of explaining had any effect on that…
Alberta Oil Premium Member 9 days ago
When they specialize they can expect a tip.
cuzinron47 9 days ago
Oh and what’s black coffee?
HarryLime Premium Member 9 days ago
In my small town we have a cafe when I and a group of friends meet once a week, just to rehash things and, of course, tell lies. The coffee is fresh brewed … every cup … and there’s never been a complaint. We tried McDonald’s once, but it wasn’t the same.
KEA 9 days ago
Joe Fox: The whole purpose of places like Starbucks is for people with no decision-making ability whatsoever to make six decisions just to buy one cup of coffee. Short, tall, light, dark, caf, decaf, low-fat, non-fat, etc. So people who don’t know what the hell they’re doing or who on earth they are can, for only $2.95, get not just a cup of coffee but an absolutely defining sense of self: Tall. Decaf. Cappuccino. — You’ve Got Mail (prices have risen since the movie came out)
sincavage05 9 days ago
They charge extra for the black by itself. To make up their food costs.