I wasn’t going to say anything and I normally don’t chime in when it comes to random happenings on the interwebs but…
People are seriously mad about the Starbucks Red Cup? I’m still trying to understand how the color of a cup takes away the meaning of Christmas. That’s the most comical thing I’ve heard all week! I mean…why would you be offended? What did that pretty, red cup do to you? To be honest, this is probably one of my favorite cups from Starbucks. I get it. It’s plain and red—but it’s also bold and fun!This photo sums up my sentiments…EXACTLY!
The fact that the color of a cup is even an issue (especially to Christians) is troubling and still comical at the same time. There is too much going on in the world to allow the color of a cup dictate my Christmas, my Christian faith, my holiday experience, or my indulgence in sugary skinny coffee drinks this holiday season. Here are more reasons why I feel this whole “red cup” fiasco is silly:
https://twitter.com/erinmcguireee/status/664118354798632962?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
https://twitter.com/shawnbeaty/status/664049690346819584?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
3 things that matter more than the new Starbucks cups:
1. Cancer
2. World hunger
3. Racism/ sexism #ItsJustACup— łįbbÿkät (@libbyorth) November 10, 2015
I was saved by Jesus, not a latte. A cup doesn’t determine Christmas. You do.
— • Amanda Woodward • (@hey_its_manders)
By doing a little research I found some very interesting facts about Starbucks that deserve the energy (but in a positive way) that these red cups have received over the past few weeks.
Starbucks is all about :
Bringing people together, helping provide education and employment opportunities and making a difference in people’s lives – it’s all part of being a good neighbor and a sustainable company. Starbucks, even as a public company, has always believed that we can balance profitability and a social conscience.
Starbucks include:
- Opportunity for Youth
- Community Stores
- Starbucks Foundation
- Community Service
- Veterans and Military Support
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Starbucks College Achievement Plan
- Farming Communities
- Create Jobs for USA
Hey #StarbucksRedCup, it’s not you. It’s THEM! With that being said, I’m heading over to Starbucks to indulge in a “skinny” Chestnut Praline Latte. In a RED CUP!
Girl!! I don’t get it!
I was thinking about writing a post also but it kept coming back to #itsacup-i mean really. So many other things to be worried about/put energy into!
Uuugh! I hope you enjoyed your red cup!!
People need something to be offended by I believe. It’s just a cup and quite frankly the cups says to me “my peppermint mochas are back” I suppose those who are offended by the red cups will be extra offended by the stores who’s plans are NOT to put up Christmas decorations until December. I love how Starbucks markets their coffee. The red cup offenders actually just help Starbucks gain even more customers. People want to see the cup for themselves so they go into Starbucks and purchase a coffee and post on social media somewhere about how offended they are. Bravo red cup offenders
Thank you! I’m still trying to figure out what is so offensive about the red cup. I like it. Plus red is my favorite color!