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 11 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 11 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 11 days ago
I don’t think he’s a coffee drinker!
Ubintold 11 days ago
With extra cream.
PoochFan 11 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 11 days ago
OK. Then give me large.
dflak 11 days ago
No speak the lingo.
Direwolf 11 days ago
How about a mini double grande?
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 days ago
Give me a cup of large coffee
sandpiper 11 days ago
Hyperbole that makes the the brand seem ‘special’ doesn’t improve the taste or justify the price.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member 11 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 11 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 11 days ago
Don’t be a drip.
bobbyferrel 11 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 11 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 11 days ago
When they specialize they can expect a tip.
cuzinron47 11 days ago
Oh and what’s black coffee?
HarryLime Premium Member 11 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 11 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 11 days ago
They charge extra for the black by itself. To make up their food costs.