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Title: New revealing Starbucks logo has group screaming 'Slutbucks!'
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Star-Tribune
URL Source: http://www.startribune.com/nation/1 ... 9.html?location_refer=Homepage
Published: May 15, 2008
Author: Paul Walsh
Post Date: 2008-05-15 13:56:18 by X-15
Keywords: None
Views: 944
Comments: 37
Seems that one person's smut is another person's morning latte. A Christian group out of San Diego has found grounds for outrage over the new retro-style logo for Starbucks Coffee. The Resistance says the new image (www.startribune.com/a4390) "has a naked woman on it with her legs spread like a prostitute," Mark Dice, founder of the group, said in a news release. "Need I say more? It's extremely poor taste, and the company might as well call themselves Slutbucks." The group, which claims more than 3,000 members nationwide and has found a place on the fringe advancing various conspiracy theories, is calling for a national boycott of the coffee-selling giant. Messages have been left with the company seeking reaction to the objections and an explanation for the strategy behind the logo change. Business Week said the logo will run on Starbucks cups for about eight weeks but will live on in ads and as the logo for Pike Place bags of coffee. The logo is a less-revealing throw-back version of what the chain used for many years starting when it first opened in Seattle in 1971. Business Week reports that this original logo was resurrected for a time in 2006 to mark the chain's 35th anniversary. The explanation for that initial logo design is explained in the book "Pour Your Heart into It : How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time," written by company founder Howard Schultz: "[Creative partner Terry Heckler] poured [sic] over old marine books until he came up with a logo based on an old sixteenth-century Norse woodcut: a two-tailed mermaid, or siren, encircled by the store's original name, Starbucks Coffee, Tea, and Spice. That early siren, bare-breasted and Rubenesque, was supposed to be as seductive as coffee itself." Poster's comment: The older I get, the less I understand "Christian" groups getting outraged over the image of a nude female, one of God's most perfect creations.
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#1. To: X-15 (#0)
I think they are just using it to sell a product, not because they appreciate feminine beauty. Here is his board www.theresistancemanif esto.com/modules.php? name=Forums&file=index I used to post there. It's not exactly active.
http://policestateusa.net/
I'll have a couple of jugs.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
Their stock has fallen by more that 20% this past quarter so I'd look for the Hooters concept to be expanded :P
Heyyyy....I saw what you did there ;-)
“The best and first guarantor of our neutrality and our independent existence is the defensive will of the people…and the proverbial marksmanship of the Swiss shooter. Each soldier a good marksman! Each shot a hit!” Schweizerische Schutzenseitunt (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
I'll take a cup of Joe with some Jugs, please....
I've never been in a Starbucks - a plan that will continue.
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
I am a religious person but I am not a Christian fundamentalist. However, I am anti-Zionist. I am permanently boycotting Starbucks and Home Depot because they are both allied with the more extreme Zionists.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
... and it makes me piss up a storm.
http://policestateusa.net/
The last time I was in Starbucks, I left a $10 bill for two vente-sized, special blended, somtehings. I think a wedge of lemon cake tagged along for the Mrs. I'll stay with home brew.
I like going out to get coffee. But I go to local shops like 'The Wandering Goat' or 'The Sweet Life' and drink black brewed coffee that is 1.50 for the 16 oz size, or a dollar if you bring your own mug which I always do. I would never, ever go to Starbucks.
How silly. Truth be told, their logo should have a picture of someone's ass on it because their coffee tastes like shit. Give me a cup of good old Folger's anyday of the week.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
Churchianity - the reason I no longer attend.
Can't argue with that; although the 'mute' button malfunctions quite a bit on the modern models. :-)
Vintage Folgers Coffee Commercial The Margaritaville Restaurant in Myrtle Beach has covered up the breasts of a ship prow's wooden woman. WWJimmyBThink? Cue Zappa's classic "Big Titties and Beer".
The neighborhood Einstein Bros. Bagel store has a fine coffee selection, 'bottomless cup' policy, fill your mug for a dollar, I give them a two dollar bill every morning. The kids seem to appreciate the tip jar help.
LOL! An oldie but a goodie. I'm not a freeze-dried coffee fan though. I like Folger's Classic Roast. Ummm, Ummm good!
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
Another good one that I used to drink all the time but can't get where I live now is Community Coffee. It's a New Orleans style coffee with Chicory, like they serve at Cafe Du Monde. Good stuff!
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
I don't get it either.
If the fundies didn't have something to knot their knickers, they'd have no reason to exist.
I used to know the people who owned Community Coffee. The old man had a summer home here where I live.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. They have to have something to make them feel morally superior. Just having faith in their religion isn't enough.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
Please don't tell me the guy was a jerkwad. Community Coffee is outstanding and I'd hate to learn someone who makes something that good is a prick. It's too bad Community Coffee never broke away from being a regional brand. I can tell you this, it's head over heels better than anything made by Starbucks.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
Actually, he was a pretty good old guy. I never had any problem with him and I drove some for him.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. I have a son who has finally outgrown his desire to kick in every Starbucks
window in sight. I suspect you and he would get along just fine, Mike. He's
here for a few days and he's reading a book, "Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas," by
someone named Robbins. Egad......well, at least he's not a tool.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmm.....Bangin'!!!!!
Far Out!! He needs to read 'Jitterbug Purfume' next..
depends on the female ;P
lol
But it's OK to kill a million people cuz the Mooselums is a comin' to git'em. It's OK to have images glorifying mass murder and they are unmoved by images of the suffering and bloodshed of innocents from the wars they support. They also supported the murder and pillage in Vietnam. Those who claim to follow the "Prince of Peace" and then support torture, murder, and mayhem while turning a blind eye to Israel's genocide of the Palestinians are simply insane hypocrites. I try very hard not to hate them, but it is an exercise in will power to remain true to my moral principles.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
!!!! Do they know about you there??
"Satan / Cheney in "08" He needs to read 'Jitterbug Purfume' next.. He always has walked to a different drum. I'll have to see what this thing is about :P
www.boycottwatch.org/misc/starbucks6.htm
"You can not save the Constitution by destroying it."
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
The older I get, the less I understand "Christian" groups getting outraged over the image of a nude female, one of God's most perfect creations
#2. To: PSUSA (#1)
#3. To: X-15, PSUSA (#0)
#4. To: Jethro Tull (#3)
Their stock has fallen by more that 20% this past quarter so I'd look for the Hooters concept to be expanded :P
#5. To: X-15 (#4)
#6. To: X-15 (#4)
#7. To: X-15 (#0)
#8. To: lodwick (#6)
#9. To: Jethro Tull, christine, X-15, PSUSA, Robin (#3)
#10. To: ghostdogtxn (#8)
The coffee is overpriced
#11. To: Horse (#9)
#12. To: Jethro Tull (#11)
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." Robert F. Kennedy
#13. To: X-15 (#0)
#14. To: ghostdogtxn. all (#7)
"Christian" groups are always looking for something to get bent about. Here in Lubbock a bunch of wackjobs got crazy because the city had erected a graven image of a "windyman"...
#15. To: X-15 (#0)
...one of God's most perfect creations...
Remember...G-d saved more animals than people on the ark. www.siameserescue.org
#16. To: Hayek Fan (#13)
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"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." Robert F. Kennedy
#17. To: ghostdogtxn (#7)
#18. To: Ferret Mike. Coffee fans (#12)
I like going out to get coffee. But I go to local shops like 'The Wandering Goat' or 'The Sweet Life' and drink black brewed coffee that is 1.50 for the 16 oz size, or a dollar if you bring your own mug which I always do.
#19. To: Ferret Mike (#16)
#20. To: Ferret Mike (#19)
LOL! An oldie but a goodie. I'm not a freeze-dried coffee fan though. I like Folger's Classic Roast. Ummm, Ummm good!
#21. To: Horse (#9)
#22. To: X-15 (#0)
The older I get, the less I understand "Christian" groups getting outraged over the image of a nude female, one of God's most perfect creations.
Thought for the day:
Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'
#23. To: farmfriend. all (#22)
#24. To: Hayek Fan (#20)
Another good one that I used to drink all the time but can't get where I live now is Community Coffee. It's a New Orleans style coffee with Chicory, like they serve at Cafe Du Monde. Good stuff!
Lord Acton
#25. To: lodwick (#23)
If the fundies didn't have something to knot their knickers, they'd have no reason to exist.
#26. To: James Deffenbach (#24)
used to know the people who owned Community Coffee. The old man had a summer home here where I live.
#27. To: Hayek Fan (#26)
Please don't tell me the guy was a jerkwad. Community Coffee is outstanding and I'd hate to learn someone who makes something that good is a prick.
Lord Acton
#28. To: Ferret Mike (#12)
#29. To: Hayek Fan (#20)
Another good one that I used to drink all the time but can't get where I live now is Community Coffee. It's a New Orleans style coffee with Chicory, like they serve at Cafe Du Monde. Good stuff!
#30. To: Jethro Tull (#28)
"Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas," by someone named Robbins.
#31. To: X-15 (#0)
over the image of a nude female, one of God's most perfect creations.
#32. To: who knows what evil (#15)
Can't argue with that; although the 'mute' button malfunctions quite a bit on the modern models
#33. To: X-15 (#0)
The older I get, the less I understand "Christian" groups getting outraged over the image of a nude female, one of God's most perfect creations.
#34. To: ghostdogtxn (#7)
Here in Lubbock
#35. To: Lady X (#30)
Far Out!!
#36. To: X-15 (#0)
#37. To: tom007 (#34)
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