Don't like the plain red Starbucks cup?

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate UT DRE# 6541633-SA00
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Don't like the plain red Starbucks cup?

 

My advice is: Take action. Be prepared to step up and find a viable or sensible solution for yourself.

 

I did.

 

Armed with a black Sharpie marker, I ordered my coffee and drew a Christmas tree that included a shining star at the top. 

 

Unless you are willing to act, complaints fall on deaf ears in a world filled with needless, useless static. 

 

I will also be wishing a MERRY CHRISTMAS as often as possible once the Jolly Season gets closer. If you are offended, then take a number, get in line, you are not alone. 

 

BTW: If something in your industry needs addressed, updated or changed, quit whining to the masses while hiding behind a keyboard on social media sites. 

 

Take the initiative and make a positive difference. Happy sales all!

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Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
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It's absolutely ridiculous! It's a red and green cup, how is this not Christmas. 

Nov 12, 2015 08:37 AM #35
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I've seen one, yes count them ONE person on social media actually complain about the cups.  However I have seen hundreds of people complain about imaginary Christians they say are complaining about the cup.  Where are the people complaining about the cup?  I just can't find but that one.

Nov 12, 2015 10:01 AM #36
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Wanda, I've seen a video a preacher made where he went in an ordered the coffee under the name "Merry Christmas."  Quite smart.  He took a photo of it and posted it under the hashtag "#MerryChristmasStarbucks".  Apparently there is now a movement to do this.

Nov 12, 2015 10:42 AM #37
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Joan Whitebook
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I think there are a lot more serious issues to debate than the cup.  

Nov 12, 2015 12:50 PM #38
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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One of my friends just posted this on Facebook.  I have to share it.  Too funny!!

 

 

Who can't love a meme with JONES!!!

Nov 12, 2015 12:52 PM #39
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Carol Williams
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Honestly, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin , I envy people who have no bigger problems than to make an issue of a red cup! 

Nov 12, 2015 02:18 PM #40
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James Dray
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Good morning Wanda.  Don't like what their doing stop going. If everyone who is offended by this just stopped going they would get the message.  

Nov 12, 2015 06:54 PM #41
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Nina Hollander
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HI Wanda... my solution is not to go to Starbucks, period. That will get their attention faster if enough people go down the road to the competition.

Nov 12, 2015 07:50 PM #42
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I like that!!!

If something in your industry needs addressed, updated or changed, quit whining to the masses while hiding behind a keyboard on social media sites. Take the initiative and make a positive difference!!!

Nov 12, 2015 07:55 PM #43
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Michael Setunsky
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin Good for you! Stand firm to your convictions.

Nov 12, 2015 10:33 PM #44
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I honestly don't know one person that was put-off by the cups. I think it was all a marketing ploy that Starbucks made up to get us talking about their brand. 

Nov 12, 2015 10:58 PM #45
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
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How's this for being FESTIVE.  I'll pour GREEN COOL-AID into my RED Starbucks cup.

The absurdity that this has made throughout the country baffles me.  But then again, look over there . . . oh, another distraction.  The real issues in this country are not about Starbucks and the color of their cup.  But, if you want to draw a crowd, you start a fight.  Good job Starbucks.  I think I'll pass on buying from them because I'm really sick of it all . . . the commercialism of the season is nauseating.

Nov 13, 2015 03:27 AM #46
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Sharon Tara
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Action is the answer, I agree, over complaining.  This whole stupid cup thing, however is just plain insane.

Nov 13, 2015 06:08 AM #47
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Bill Reddington
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Nonsense like this I just don't have much time for. Am about tired of the political correctness that abounds in this world.

Nov 13, 2015 06:51 AM #48
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No matter what one does it will offend at least 50%.  We cannot be everything for all people and if a red cup offends people then they really have nothing better to do.  I know some get on the band wagon to have fun with it but seriously...If you are offended when you get that cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate then give your name as Merry Christmas.

Nov 13, 2015 08:05 AM #49
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I liked the decorated cups. But I'm not up in arms. As far as all the people easily offended, we had a description for you when I was young.

Nov 13, 2015 10:33 AM #50
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Sell. Sell. Sell. Sell. Sell. Sell.  Let's be politically or religiously correct and just not go there.  If we are not part of the solution then we are part of the problem. Shut up and stop complaining or do something about it is my motto.

Nov 13, 2015 10:46 AM #51
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Except take a few sips out of the cup before you try to use the Sharpie.  The coffee suit cant be carrier-d over to Starbucks

Nov 13, 2015 11:55 AM #52
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Who cares. When I saw the red cup I thought, "Oh Christmas, they went with red this year" and that was that. I didn't feel as though my beliefs were being attacked. It's much ado about nothing.

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I am just fine with the festive red cup. Looks Christmassy enough to me.

Nov 14, 2015 02:49 AM #54
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