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21 Examples of Starbucks Employees Completely Massacring Someone's Name

Emerald Catron — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:30:32 +0000

If there's one thing we love about Starbucks, it's that they always give us a place to go to the bathroom. Aside from that, it's also always a good time when they mix up a customer's name. When a Hong Kong Starbucks employee thought a woman named Virginia was actually named Vagina, we laughed.

We figured why not keep the laughs coming and found some more Starbucks name fails. We also included what the original name is supposed to be, since it's not always entirely clear. You're welcome.

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Starbucks Employee Thought Lady's Name Was Vagina

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:01:28 +0000

You know what they say -- when in Rome, do as the Romans do; when in Hong Kong, get called "Vagina" at a Starbucks.* That must be how that saying goes, because that's exactly what happened to a woman named Virginia who was visiting Hong Kong recently, and she wasn't too happy about it.

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Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:29:43 +0000

The flavor is part of Starbucks' premium "reserve" line. What makes Finca Palmilera so expensive is it is made with rare Geisha beans, which are known for their fruity aroma.

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Who Has the Best Coffee in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado? [POLL]

Butch — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:04:38 +0000

Last week yet another Starbucks opened it's doors in Northern Colorado. This time in Loveland, making five of the popular chain stores in that city alone. Some talk poorly about the chain and prefer smaller coffee shops, but others can't function without making a stop at Starbucks each morning. One thing is for sure... People are buying a lot of $6 cups of coffee because these places continue to pop up like weeds. What's your favorite coffee shop?

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Kobe Sushi, Starbucks, And Sport Clips Coming To The Marketplace At Centerra In Loveland

Beano — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:36:10 +0000

Some new additions are coming to The Marketplace at Centerra in east Loveland. A coffee shop, a sushi restaurant and a men’s hair salon all plan on opening their doors soon. These additions will put the center up to 98-percent occupancy, the highest it has ever been, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

Just what businesses can you be on the lookout for?

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Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:45:10 +0000

In one corner, we have Starbucks, the coffee conglomerate that brought the urban coffee shop vibe to people all around the world. All people have to do is look for that green, wavy-haired mermaid to get their caffeine fix.

In the other, we have Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee brand that “America runs on” and has been around since the first Massachusetts location opened in 1950. It’s not just the location for great coffee, but great donuts, too!

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Starbucks Plans to Post Calorie Information in Stores

Kevin Mussman — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:55:45 +0000

Ever wondered how many calories are in your favorite morning cup of coffee? Nutritional information is usually easy to find online and in some restaurants, but now Starbucks is planning to post calorie information next to it's drink menu in stores so it's easier for customers to see.

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White Whine Tackles the Minor Perils of Starbucks Coffee

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:21:18 +0000

White Whine, a website dedicated to chronicling all the first world problems folks complain about, has just released a very important infographic about the everyday challenges of Starbucks drinks.

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Get (or Give) a Free Starbucks Coffee With Jonathan's Card

Shauna Wright — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:48:26 +0000

You’ve seen those “take a penny, leave a penny” trays at convenience stores. What if you could do the same thing with coffee?

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Man Walks Into Starbucks, Throws Money in the Air [VIDEO]

Kevin Mussman — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:46:31 +0000

Local Starbucks customers in Boston got the surprise of their life on St. Patrick's Day, when an unidentified man walked into the famous coffee hot spot and reportedly threw a huge chunk of money in the air.

"A gentleman walked in and yelled three times, 'I'm rich, I'm rich, I'm rich!' ... and threw a bunch of money," said customer Tara Mardigan, who witnessed the scene. "Everybody was just stunned."

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Starbucks Introduces Gut-Busting "Trenta" Drink Size

Kevin Mussman — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:37:11 +0000

Starbucks has been both lauded and lampooned for enforcing its own names for drink sizes -- the "Tall," "Grande," and "Venti." Now the coffee empire is offering a fourth size: the 31-ounce "Trenta," which will be rolled out across the country over the next few months. The National Post created a helpful diagram that compares the Trenta to the other size offerings at Starbucks and the capacity of the human stomach. Check it out after the jump:

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