
Starbucks’ new unity cup accused of taking Jesus out of Christmas on Twitter
- By WRN Editorial Staff --
- 02 Nov 2016 --
It’s that time of the year, you know, the time of year when no matter what Starbucks colors or illustrates their cups, someone gets offended. Are such reactions justified or justi-silly?
It appears some people have confused a “unity” cup that Starbucks has released in November, to be a Christmas cup. Starbucks says, “Uh, no. It’s a green cup about unity.”
A single line connects the figures. A coffee farmer, a family, a barista, friends embracing. A mosaic of more than a hundred people drawn in one continuous stroke is featured on a new Starbucks green cup.
The new green cup is available exclusively in U.S. Starbucks stores starting today (November 1), for a limited time while supplies last.
“The green cup and the design represent the connections Starbucks has as a community with its partners (employees) and customers. During a divisive time in our country, Starbucks wanted to create a symbol of unity as a reminder of our shared values, and the need to be good to each other,” said Howard Schultz, chairman and ceo.
Starbucks commissioned artist Shogo Ota to create the artwork. His threaded design represents shared humanity and connection, serving as a symbol for stitching people together as a united community. Discover more about the artist here from our friends at 1912 Pike.
Starbucks’ new unity cup accused of taking Jesus out of Christmas on Twitter[/tweetthis]
RT if you think @Starbucks is trying to take Jesus out of Christmas with the new cup. Make this go viral so Starbucks makes cups red again. pic.twitter.com/KjscsgpAxQ
— Jazmine H (@JazzHandd) November 1, 2016
Y'all Jesus is red not green. RT if you think Starbucks hates Jesus and Christmas!!!!!!!
— Tait Welsh (@taitor_tot) November 2, 2016
TIL that #Starbucks is trying to take Jesus out of Election Day and instead promote some hippie concept of unity. More like Satanbucks… pic.twitter.com/zVZthQzfSt
— Mark Koschwitz (@Koschmar) November 2, 2016
Lots of people on these new holiday cups BUT NONE OF THEM ARE JESUS @starbucks pic.twitter.com/2hIhoYFHNB
— Alex Lewis (@the_alex_lewis) November 1, 2016
Taking Jesus out of Christmas? If your relationship with God can be altered by a Starbucks cup it wasn't that strong to begin with boo
— Spoopy Sonia (@sonia_hawkss) November 2, 2016