Starbucks seems to be in hot water once more this holiday season. After the uproar over their red cups, it’s now a cookie that’s stirring up controversy. Yes, you read that correctly—a cookie.
When I glance at this festive treat, I see a cute polar bear wearing a cozy scarf. However, not everyone shares this same sentiment. Some interpret the cookie in a rather grim manner.
“Did Starbucks get rid of their Christmas cups only to depict a polar bear with its throat cut on their cookies?” — @sarahkelley
“I absolutely love the new Starbucks cookies. A polar bear with its throat slit? Now that’s a holiday memory that sticks!” – @mikeanderson
“Are those adorable polar bear cookies from #Starbucks or a #crime scene with their throats slashed?” – @jenniferdavis
It appears that for some, the red lines on the cookie evoke a disturbing image of a polar bear with a severed throat, blood dripping down its neck. Because, who wouldn’t want a reminder of a brutally slain animal during the festive season, right? Especially considering this cookie hasn’t been seen in Starbucks locations since December 2010.
Record scratch
Yes, you read that right too. In a statement from Starbucks, they clarified, “In December 2010, we offered smiling polar bear cookies in warm scarves. They are simply one of our traditions to provide holiday cookies that are festive and delicious. This year, you can enjoy snowmen cookies and gingerbread figures in holiday attire.”
So now, not only is the internet buzzing about a seemingly innocent cookie, but they’re also reacting to something from five years ago.
Come on, folks! Time to lighten up and maybe do a little fact-checking. With the vast amount of information available at our fingertips, people should be using their platforms for more significant conversations instead of getting caught up in trivial matters. In a decade, will anyone remember the red cups or these cookies?
What will likely remain pressing are issues like terrorism, mass shootings, health crises, homelessness, and inequality. These are the matters that require our focus and action, not a cookie that has resurfaced from the depths of internet history.
As we approach 2016, let’s agree to invest our time and energy into creating a better world for future generations, rather than fixating on stale pastries making headlines. Our children deserve a society that prioritizes meaningful issues over a cookie shaped like a polar bear.
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Summary: Starbucks has found itself at the center of controversy over a cookie resembling a polar bear, with some seeing it as a grim portrayal of an animal in distress. This situation highlights the tendency for social media outrage to focus on trivial matters rather than pressing global issues. It’s a reminder to shift our attention toward more significant challenges facing society while also being aware of accurate information regarding holiday traditions.