what is starbucks thinking?????

[candyshopgirl]

So I just seen a commerical for starbucks that made me stomach hurt.My hubby says I'm crazy because he doesn't understand that there is CS because he works in an office.The commerical said Come in and tell us you voted and we"ll give you a free cup of coffee.What kinds and how many CS will this bring out?
Discuss............

[Broomjockey]

Probably the majority of the Sucky Customers (SC) will be from people wanting hyper-expensive drinks instead of the basic coffee that's likely what's being offered. If this commercial also managed to air in Canada through rebroadcasting or such, I think they'll be getting flack up here too.

[Evil Queen]

I don't vote. But for the sake of a free cup of [crappy] coffee, I'll just march right in and say I voted.
Is there proof that you vote or something?

Hey Candyshopgirl, if you haven't already, it might be a good idea to mirror this topic on Fratchling.com just in case the topic changes from Starbucks being stupid to a political debate. Which we all know sucks.

[Aethian]

Is there proof that you vote or something?

We get a sticker that says we voted...

[Dreamstalker]

I don't vote. But for the sake of a free cup of [crappy] coffee, I'll just march right in and say I voted.
Is there proof that you vote or something?

At least here, the polling locations give out little "I Voted" stickers. Maybe that's what they're looking for...that would go on the assumption that people will stick them on their lapels (which is probably what the sticker makers were thinking would happen).

I'm a tad surprised that Dunkin Donuts isn't doing that...they're more popular than SB in my neck of the woods, at least among the locals.

[Record Store Tough Guy]

I don't vote. But for the sake of a free cup of [crappy] coffee, I'll just march right in and say I voted.
Is there proof that you vote or something?

Hey Candyshopgirl, if you haven't already, it might be a good idea to mirror this topic on Fratchling.com just in case the topic changes from Starbucks being stupid to a political debate. Which we all know sucks.

Fratching would be a good idea, so's I can admonish you to vote. We need more Evil voters, in my opinion.

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

I voted....for a flavor of Mountain Dew out of the three or so they had out this summer.

I think it was the bright magenta one. I forget.

Now gimme my free cup of coffee. Actually, don't, because I wouldn't drink that swill if you paid me.

[Cat]

Ben and Jerrys is doing a Free Scoop on election day.....their Facebook site even mention if you're a non-voter you get a scoop as well

Too day the one near me isn't paricipating......I'd hit Starbucks, but I don't like their coffee (love their lattes....esp the pumpkin one)

[TOLady]

Am I a SC if I don't frequent those particular shops but still get one to give to a friend that is?

I wouldn't do it more than once.

I often go online and fill out questionnaries that have a website at the bottom of the receipts. I always make it a point to get the proper name of the person who served me and mention them in my answers (I never say anything bad) hoping that they get some kind of recognition for having made me happy (although I highly doubt it ever gets back to them)

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One day closer to retirement!

[Evil Queen]

Fratching would be a good idea, so's I can admonish you to vote. We need more Evil voters, in my opinion.

But... I thought Evil didn't vote?

[cinema guy]

Evil votes: there was the German Democratic Republic (which wasn't) and even Saddam had an election, which he won with 100% of the votes.

[smileyeagle1021]

I don't know if evil votes, but may I be the first to make the plug for Evil Queen 2024

[Evil Queen]

*grins* I like that idea.

[freeatlast]

I saw the commercial and it clearly states that the offer is for a cup of brewed coffee, but I'm sure that all of the SCs will not see the "brewed" part of the offer. Glad I don't work there.

[Spiffy McMoron]

I saw the commercial and it clearly states that the offer is for a cup of brewed coffee, but I'm sure that all of the SCs will not see the "brewed" part of the offer. Glad I don't work there.

Was there a limit on the size of your cup? (Small? Medium? Large? Tall? Grande? Venti?) As well, I wonder if you could substitute hot chocolate for coffee, for those out there who don't like coffee.