http://starbucksgossip.typepad.com/_/2008/01/a-barista-tells.htmlSo what do I say to those who feel offended that Starbucks has named a new drink "skinny"? Why don't you try it yourself...loose a couple of those calories that you shouldn't have, and apparently feel self-conscious about?
I have to admit I was blown away that someone even thought to bring this up. Do labels like, "no fat" offend them too? The point they need to get into their head is that it's not the name that's offensive, it's the fact that they haven't realized how to take control of their own weight, so they get mad at everyone else in the world who works at being healthy. Personally, I'm happy that I continue to have the "low-fat" option...and I'm tired of people blaming everyone else but themselves that they are overweight and eating full fat whole milk, loads of sugar, extra whip cream with chocolate sauce latte's everyday.
I will step down from my soapbox now.
2 comments:
but you are so cute on your soapbox
This is just the continuation of what has become a society with no sense of humor.
I remember back in 2002 during the marketing for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. A report came out that a support group wanted the title changes because it was too soon after 9/11; the title of a Tolkien book changed! Outrage!
Everyone needs to calm the hell down and laugh at themselves, whether they're skinny or not.
Get on that soap box more often!
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