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NJCher

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14. Stupid idea to have a Charlie Kirk drink

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Thu Sep 25, 2025, 09:15 AM

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See this, from the article:

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Starbucks said on Sept. 17 the company reviewed timestamped in-store video footage and found alleged “critical” cup messages were not written by baristas, and appeared to have been added after the drink was handed off to the customer.

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I worked in marketing for 3 major chains and I can tell you none of them would allow a drink to be named after anyone in a political situation, nor would a franchisee be allowed to do it.

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