Or east, maybe.Ģ014’s cups looked like a child scrawled on them with a marker pen. They stuck with snowmen for 2012, with a big one winking at you with a star in the background that year, and a sort of upmarket stars and baubles motif on their 2013 cups.Īnd then it all went south. The same applies to the 2011 red cups, which have a dog sledging down a hill on the back of a snowman, snowflakes falling around them. Snowy, seasonal, at least it resembles something mildly festive and Western. To the left here, you’ll see the 2010 offering. All in all, a pretty good and acceptable design for something that self-defines as a Christmas-orientated product.īut 2009 was a long time ago, and since then the company has slowly, but definitely, moved away from Christmas, and Christian iconography. ![]() They lean heavily on stars (you know, like in the Nativity Story) and the background resembles the branches of a Christmas tree. You can see distinct elements of Christmas, even if that means Christmas in a modern sense. Have a look at what Starbucks Red Cups over the years looked like: The Red Cups (do I need a trademark symbol after that?) are now an anti-Christmas symbol, with Starbucks declaring their formerly Christmassy cups to be “holiday beverages” and shedding any sign of Christmas from them. And today I returned to my old, caffeinated Mecca (and the crowds made it feel like I was on the Hajj, too).Īnd what I found was deeply disappointing to 17-year-old, macchiato-chugging me. Yes, I was, as most people are, seduced by modern, mass-marketing, which has trounced traditionalism and replaced it with corporate logos and non-threatening jingles. I myself remember excitedly declaring to an ex-girlfriend how red cups heralded the beginning of Christmas ( sorry, Peter Hitchens). For those unfamiliar: one of Starbucks’ greatest marketing gimmicks is changing the colour of their cups from white to red every Christmas. Now of course, I have no cause to go to Starbucks, although I can happily admit to shoving a Royale with Cheese into my gob after a particularly frivolous night out.īut I did go this morning, after seeing a Facebook post by a colleague of mine pointing out what Starbucks’ newest “Red Cup” looks like. Of course I was très sophistiqué so I would have probably ordered a Royale With Cheese. Actually, is that our fire alarm again? Next time we’re ordering takeout for dinner.I mean really – what is that? I reckon a Quarter Pounder and a large chocolate milkshake would have been healthier. This cup is so stunning, we’re seeing stars. It doubles perfectly as gift wrap! The “hint of coffee of orders past” is just a bonus. When you get tired of wrapping presents, just pop them into this cup. Growing out your hair is such an economical way to stay a little warmer! Lean into your Grinchy side with this green cup. Silent night, holy night, we drank coffee at 4pm and now we’re up all night. ![]() This frozen tundra-inspired cold cup will do everything but keep your hands warm. Get this festive mug so you can do the perfect re-enactment of the Kermit meme all holiday season long. They’re simply terrible at holding coffee. ![]() This is giving off major Valentine’s Day vibes, which gives us yet another reason to keep our Christmas tree up until February.īoughs of holly have nothing on this green tumbler. Ceramic Double Walled Poinsettia Power Cold CupĬoming next season: hemlock power, magnolia power, and deadly nightshade power. We really gotta work on those knife skills!Ĥ. This shiny red tumbler matches Santa’s suit. ![]() A post shared by □Sarah□ Stainless Steel Red Tumbler
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