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Newspapers at Starbucks with Clearly Marked Pricing and African-American Men

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Dairy Ashford, Dec 10, 2014.

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  1. Dairy Ashford

    Dairy Ashford Member

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    Do we have some kind of secret discount on these?
     
    #1 Dairy Ashford, Dec 10, 2014
  2. Scarface281

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    What?
     
    #2 Scarface281, Dec 10, 2014
  3. Haymitch

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    I don't get it.
     
    #3 Haymitch, Dec 10, 2014
  4. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    Nope. Wifey works at sbux and will selectively dole out free *samples*, usually based on personality, not race, religion or sex.

    So...my guess is you are either A) a nice guy OR B) some barista has a liking to you.
     
    #4 boomboom, Dec 10, 2014
  5. Dairy Ashford

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    Not me, just the other three who took them without paying.
     
    #5 Dairy Ashford, Dec 10, 2014
  6. BamBam

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    Hispanic people don't get any discounts at Starbucks, but we do get free refills!...;)
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    #6 BamBam, Dec 10, 2014
  7. Rocket River

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    . . . . .Least you can do . . . . .

    Rocket River
     
    #7 Rocket River, Dec 10, 2014
  8. bigtexxx

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    black privilege?
     
    #8 bigtexxx, Dec 10, 2014
  9. Bandwagoner

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    did they give the cursory newspaper wave when paying for the coffee milkshake or just grab it on the sly and hold it below their waist.
     
    #9 Bandwagoner, Dec 10, 2014
  10. The Real Shady

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    "I walked into a Starbucks and asked for a Grande Pike Roast. Got an extra shot of espresso for free. " #starbuxingwhileblack
     
    #10 The Real Shady, Dec 10, 2014
  11. CCorn

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    Nah. They just don't charge for the watermelon green tea.
     
    #11 CCorn, Dec 10, 2014
  12. rudan

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    Least you an do for what?

    #CrimingWhileBlack
     
    #12 rudan, Dec 10, 2014
  13. dachuda86

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    I see old ppl steal them at the one I frequent. Daring ppl to say something about it.



    No one ever does. Because, dude, it is only four dollars...
     
    #13 dachuda86, Dec 10, 2014
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    I see what you did there....
     
    #14 primtim24, Dec 10, 2014
  15. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Can someone explain this slowly to an old white guy who never goes into Starbucks? I can't help but be curious about whatever pouhe is talking about.
     
    #15 B-Bob, Dec 10, 2014
  16. TheRealist137

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    Are you saying they take it with them or they open it to read while drinking coffee? If it's the latter then I don't see a problem since they already paid for the overpriced coffee.
     
    #16 TheRealist137, Dec 10, 2014
  17. Haymitch

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    Some people steal. It happens. Employees probably just don't care.

    White guy who never goes to Starbucks?

    Your White card has been revoked, sir.
     
    #17 Haymitch, Dec 10, 2014
  18. Two Sandwiches

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    You guys should all take them. You're all getting ripped off by Starbucks.

    I don't drink coffee, and don't go into that place (go ahead, take my white card). Someone got me a $15 gift card. Took my wife there and we both had tea and shared a brownie. I think I have $4 left on the gift card. Don't know if I can afford anything else there with that.
     
    #18 Two Sandwiches, Dec 10, 2014
  19. Bandwagoner

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    Starbucks is WAY too corporate for hipsters.
     
    #19 Bandwagoner, Dec 10, 2014
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    Basically, african american professionals who pride themselves on values of integrity and honesty like the rest of the professional world outside high ranking executives, feel entitled to steal newspapers with pricing on them (indicating they are not free) if they order a coffee from starbucks. When I go to starbucks all i see are young people lounging around using the free wifi. normally the people who stay there the longest buy the cheapest espresso and don't double up
     
    #20 downbytheriver, Dec 10, 2014
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