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You've probably heard the recent news that Starbucks is closing down a bunch of their shops. Personally I love their coffee, and thier iced cold beverages, but I think they bit off a bit more than they could chew. What do you guys think?

I agree, I think they went too far away from what they are good at: Coffee.

For the record I have never actually tried starbucks..or dunkin donuts for that matter, not a coffee drinker, but I hear their stuff is really good.

No. Starbucks is ace!

I like both Starbucks and Dunkin a lot. Recently Starbucks changed their house blend to a lighter coffee, Pike's Place, which is still rather strong. They gave some spiel about how they are going back to their Seattle roots, yadda yadda yadda. I think it was just a way to save money i.e., lighter coffee is cheaper to make. Now with the closing of their stores I wonder what they will do next to stay in business, maybe reduce prices a bit since gasoline costs so much? Hey, there's an idea.

Who cares?

Coffee was long regarded as a manly drink...and then Starbucks came along.

I like Starbucks. I think this is a good move at this time. Too many locations are just not needed. What really is killing them is the competition and the quality from other places. You can get a very decent cup of joe from any 7/11 or even local gas stations that sell gourmet coffees.

I personally gave up on the local coffee and donuts places because their coffees is twice a shit as other places. You rarely see them brewing a pot during certain hours of the day. Their coffee is not always fresh. I also gave up on over pretentious coffee houses that play fiddle when the subject of a new Starbucks comes out. They critique Starbucks but at the same time they employ the same sales tactics as Starbucks themselves. Don't get me wrong..Starbucks can be A-holes. But the little guys can sometimes play the hypocrite game quite well.

I think they spread too far to fast...and considering how expensive they are...however I imagine they will survive.

Whoever thought that a company could go out of business selling overpriced coffee? I mean really...what a shocker.

starbucks has the shittiest coffee. dunkin donuts will never go out of business. why? great coffee.

Well that's what they get for having multiple Starbucks within seeing/ walking distance of each other. I think I remember hearing that there's at least 100 of them hear just in Austin city limits. Absurd.

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Boo hoo. I do feel sorry for the thousands (millions) of people that will be out of work, though.

they're lazy ****s anyway.

I blame Schecter and our public school systems for this.

I must say, I love Starbucks, before work I grab a coffee almost every single morning, however they are located everywhere - there are too many stores too close together.

Besides, they're feeling credit crunch just like everyone else

Starbucks messes with my mind. When I buy a cup, it is steaming hot, but only a short time later it becomes cold. Is that on purpose, or am I imagining it?

Anyway, I like a nice, strong black coffee that I can chew on. Things like Mocha Mango Frappocino and the like make me want to fight. Also, why don't they just call them small, medium and large. These are the reasons they are probably reducing the number of their shops.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
Whoever thought that a company could go out of business selling overpriced coffee? I mean really...what a shocker.

Long time, no see, brother. As for your question, it was me who thought that a company could go out of business by selling overpriced coffee. It was me.

well, when you have more stores than the amount of product you sell it's hard to make a profit.

Their coffee really isn't that good. Don't get me wrong, i like their vanilla latte's as much as the next guy, but at $4 a cup it is not something i enjoy on a regular basis.

I've only entered a Starbucks three times in my life.

Each time I've lost a bit of my soul each time. I can't stand that place.

This funny piece is the best thing to come out of starbucks. http://www.holytaco.com/2008/05/21/8-types-of-annoying-people-youll-find-inside-starbucks/

Originally posted by BackFire
I've only entered a Starbucks three times in my life.

Each time I've lost a bit of my soul each time. I can't stand that place.

This funny piece is the best thing to come out of starbucks. http://www.holytaco.com/2008/05/21/8-types-of-annoying-people-youll-find-inside-starbucks/ I can honestly say, I haven't seen any of those in Starbucks. Maybe a few on rare occasions, but I wasn't annoyed.

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
Long time, no see, brother.

Yeah, haven't been motivated to post here in a while. It's nice to be missed though.

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
As for your question, it was me who thought that a company could go out of business by selling overpriced coffee. It was me.

I knew I heard it somewhere before. I thought it might have been in my own head, but with all those voices up there it does get confusing.

Starbucks is awesome,

they have a shop on every block for a reason

Meh, they are okay, I've been in maybe 5 or 6 of them in different countries and...they just aren't that special...personally I think their success is mostly their style, similar to iPods (though those are still kinda sweet).

I really have no idea why they're so popular. They charge you up the ass for some something you can at home for free. Not only that, when you look at the ingredients of many of the drinks, the percentage of actual coffee isn't that much.

Originally posted by ScarletSpeed
Starbucks is awesome, they have a shop on every block for a reason

And that reason would be greed. Of course, I don't think there'll be a "shop on every block" for long.


Originally posted by Quiero Mota
I really have no idea why they're so popular. They charge you up the ass for some something you can at home for free. Not only that, when you look at the ingredients of many of the drinks, the percentage of actual coffee isn't that much.

If this kind of rational and obvious thought process takes root in society WE ARE SURELY DOOMED!!!!!!!!!!!














Not to worry, stupid and thoughtless people will always be there to lower the curve.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
I really have no idea why they're so popular. They charge you up the ass for some something you can at home for free. Not only that, when you look at the ingredients of many of the drinks, the percentage of actual coffee isn't that much.

Well, some of their drinks are clearly intended to only be slightly coffee flavoured, so I get that, I suppose. Still...I don't know what Starbucks actually offers that I can't have anywhere else, including my home for much less money at about the same, if not better standard. I guess laptops with douchebags attached to them....but who the **** wants that?

Originally posted by AngryManatee
Well that's what they get for having multiple Starbucks within seeing/ walking distance of each other. I think I remember hearing that there's at least 100 of them hear just in Austin city limits. Absurd.

It is crazy, you are never more than 100 feet away from a Starbucks...haha

You should see college campuses in the U.S. ...

They muscle-out mom&pop coffeeshouses, which are cheaper and better anyways.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
They muscle-out mom&pop coffeeshouses, which are cheaper and better anyways.
"Muscle out" probably mostly means that jackasses (90% of the population) rather go there for shallow reasons making it hard for more old fashioned coffee shops to survive.

Still kinda sad to see, I suppose.

Originally posted by Bardock42
"Muscle out" probably mostly means that jackasses (90% of the population) rather go there for shallow reasons making it hard for more old fashioned coffee shops to survive.

Still kinda sad to see, I suppose.

They want a monopoly on coffee outlets. It's the same thing Wal-Mart does to small businesses.

When it comes to coffee chains: Late For the Train > Starbucks.

well i can proudly say that i've never bought anything from or even been in a startbucks at any point in 29 years of life...and nor will i ever go in a starbucks ever

i even refused to go meet a woman i knew because she wanted to meet in a starbucks

i hate the entire coffee shop "culture" and shit corporate americanisation of my country...i hate everything that starbucks and the saying "oh-my-god" represents....

i hope they all burn to the ground

wow...that started off reasonably pleasant and just ended up full of hatred...i even surprised myself with that

That was neat. Talk about necrophilia and let's see where that goes

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
They want a monopoly on coffee outlets. It's the same thing Wal-Mart does to small businesses.

When it comes to coffee chains: Late For the Train > Starbucks.

Well, I am sure they want that...heck, I want a ****ing coffee monopoly.

They are just way closer to achieving it.

I don't like coffee, so don't really go in there. However, when I do, it's full of some of the most annoying, pretentious tossers I've ever come across.

Originally posted by jaden101
wow...that started off reasonably pleasant and just ended up full of hatred...i even surprised myself with that

I am never surprised by your hatred, in fact I find it entertaining.

I encourage you to embrace it and let it nourish your soul....and would you like a coffee to wash it down?

Originally posted by KharmaDog
I am never surprised by your hatred, in fact I find it entertaining.

I encourage you to embrace it and let it nourish your soul....and would you like a coffee to wash it down?

"nourish"???



But yeah, I that guy is good people.

I remember people talk loud in startbucks. Maybe to get attention.

Originally posted by BackFire
I've only entered a Starbucks three times in my life.

Each time I've lost a bit of my soul each time. I can't stand that place.

This funny piece is the best thing to come out of starbucks. http://www.holytaco.com/2008/05/21/8-types-of-annoying-people-youll-find-inside-starbucks/ Give me one of these people any day over a person who would actually take the time to write something like this. It sounds like a person who thinks way too much about "clever" ways to put people down.

That's what a lot of comedy's based on. I'm sure Starbucks customers aren't losing sleep over an internet blog.

Probably not, it's just that it's so negative. Not cool.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
I am never surprised by your hatred, in fact I find it entertaining.

I encourage you to embrace it and let it nourish your soul....and would you like a coffee to wash it down?

and dilute it?...no thank you

Originally posted by Strangelove
Probably not, it's just that it's so negative. Not cool.

I thought it was pretty cool. Quite a lot of humor in it.

I guess I'm one of the ones who were actually drawn away by McDonald's coffee. In my defense: it's a helluva lot cheaper!

Originally posted by Bardock42
I thought it was pretty cool. Quite a lot of humor in it. srug It's just not my cup of tea, I suppose.

Originally posted by Strangelove
srug It's just not my cup of tea, I suppose.

So it seems.

Originally posted by =Tired Hiker=
You've probably heard the recent news that Starbucks is closing down a bunch of their shops. Personally I love their coffee, and thier iced cold beverages, but I think they bit off a bit more than they could chew. What do you guys think?

I don't completely hate Starbucks. I don't go there for coffee, I mean, why bother? If you want a nice cup of coffee, that's cheap and decent, go somewhere else.

Might as well get a Frap or something if you are at Starbucks.

Haven't been to one in years though, that shit is expensive.

Starbucks is the most convenient place to get coffee when I'm at school, no question.

Originally posted by Strangelove
Give me one of these people any day over a person who would actually take the time to write something like this. It sounds like a person who thinks way too much about "clever" ways to put people down.

You do that. I'd rather take someone with wit. The only people being insulted are those who fit the bill of one of the 8 caricatures that the writer mentions, in which case, they deserve it.

Originally posted by Strangelove
Starbucks is the most convenient place to get coffee when I'm at school, no question.

But..but...corporate america...foreign oil..little man...evil business people...

...Porn.

Originally posted by botankus
I guess I'm one of the ones who were actually drawn away by McDonald's coffee. In my defense: it's a helluva lot cheaper!

I use to be a fan of Mc Donalds coffee...then they change it to some other pretentious different brand. It wasn't the same. Back then...cheap and good. Now...cheap and meh....

Originally posted by Bardock42
But..but...corporate america...foreign oil..little man...evil business people... ...foreign oil?

Originally posted by Strangelove
...foreign oil?
SHH

Originally posted by WrathfulDwarf
I use to be a fan of Mc Donalds coffee...then they change it to some other pretentious different brand. It wasn't the same. Back then...cheap and good. Now...cheap and meh....
I hate commercials. Period. However, there is always an exception and I happen to be a big fan of Mickie D's cafe-mocking ads.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
I really have no idea why they're so popular. They charge you up the ass for some something you can at home for free. Not only that, when you look at the ingredients of many of the drinks, the percentage of actual coffee isn't that much. The price really isn't bad if you just buy regular coffee. I also make coffee at home, but I'm not always home when I want a cup, hence Starbucks.

Originally posted by BackFire
You do that. I'd rather take someone with wit. The only people being insulted are those who fit the bill of one of the 8 caricatures that the writer mentions, in which case, they deserve it.

Another caricature that should've been on that list are people who just go to play boardgames. And not just Starbucks, at private coffee shops I've seen people who play backgammon and never buy coffee.

Originally posted by =Tired Hiker=
The price really isn't bad if you just buy regular coffee. I also make coffee at home, but I'm not always home when I want a cup, hence Starbucks.

I know its less than 2 bucks for a large plain black, but not wanting to give any money to the company is the bottom line.

And if you want coffee on the go, Sonic and Krispy Kreme both have better coffee (hot or cold) than Starbucks.

Originally posted by Quiero Mota
Another caricature that should've been on that list are people who just go to play boardgames. And not just Starbucks, at private coffee shops I've seen people who play backgammon and never buy coffee.



I know its less than 2 bucks for a large plain black, but not wanting to give any money to the company is the bottom line.

And if you want coffee on the go, Sonic and Krispy Kreme both have better coffee (hot or cold) than Starbucks.

I think Starbucks and Caribou Coffee are about the same in flavor. I have not tried Sonic coffee yet. And when I want coffee on the go, there's always a Starbucks very close by. I can't say that about Sonic or Krispy Kreme.

not a huge coffee fan, but their frappachinos (spelling?) are amazing

Crystal Meth is cheaper!

I buy Lattes and a lot of my coffee beans at Starbucks, I like the selection and the quality. I've tried several of their competitors and none could offer the same quality. Two of the stores are closing in my immediate area (within 5 miles). That still leaves about 10.

The nearest one to me is about 30 miles away. I have to put up with the pretentious twats at Costa instead, they're a much worse breed.

Originally posted by =Tired Hiker=
You've probably heard the recent news that Starbucks is closing down a bunch of their shops.

I haven't just heard it...I've seen it.

There shouldn't be much doubt that it's good coffee, I just rather save money when I go to a coffee shop and Starbucks doesn't really allow that.

They're like bunnies, though, and Lewis Black nails the reason why shutting down more Starbucks is a good idea.

Why so people drink coffee full stop?

Originally posted by HealthiestHeart
I haven't just heard it...I've seen it. Oh yeah, well I've heard it, seen it, as well as smelled, touched, and tasted it! Jumpy

Originally posted by =Tired Hiker=
Oh yeah, well I've heard it, seen it, as well as smelled, touched, and tasted it! Jumpy

Have you...penetrated it?

Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Have you...penetrated it?

Not really, dry humping isn't true penetration. However, the day is still young . . .