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06.02.05 by Widge @ 8:23 am
You're reading this off a Starbucks cup, which means one of three things: you're a trendy asshole, you fished the thing out of the garbage, or you, like me, just genuinely like Starbucks coffee. If you're like me, it's early in the morning when you're reading this, so the last thing you want is some pseudo-deep crap about saving the whales or loving your inner self, not to mention the indignity of being preached to by a goddamn paper cup. So let's just not do any of that and say we did, huh? You're welcome. – John Robinson If you're a trendy asshole or fished this cup out of the garbage and feel cheated, go to www.starbucks.com/wayiseeit. Filed under: Insomnia
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John Robinson is a writer of prose, poetry and comics who also writes under
the pseudonym of Widgett Walls.
This is my latest book. Short stories written especially for you, or at least someone who reminded me a lot of you at the time.
I really, really wish this actually made it's way onto a cup.
Really. So who do I need to kill to make that happen?
Comment by Ripp — June 8, 2005 @ 2:28 am
I like the quotes on the side. What is wrong with a little "food for thought." For those who are irritated, don't remove the sleeve or turn the quote away from you, but don't mess it up for those of us who appreciate a good thought for the day. I found one that I did not care for, but, hey, like me or you, each person is entitled to their own opinion. Some of them……..for me, has given me a great jumpstart for the day. Thanks, Starbucks. Keep them coming.
Comment by Judi — July 19, 2005 @ 7:33 pm
Judi: I like food for thought just fine. But when it's taken from a Tupperware container that got trapped behind the crisper for four months, you can have my portion, thanks. If my post messed it up for you then…well, thank you for granting me that much power over your life. Hugs and kisses.
Comment by Widge — July 19, 2005 @ 10:10 pm
Wisdom can come from anywhere, even lets say a bumper sticker, what difference does it make where its printed?
Comment by Serjio — November 2, 2005 @ 3:04 am
Serjio: To answer your question–size makes a tremendous difference as to where it's printed. Most bumper stickers I've seen don't really hold text at a legible size beyond two or three lines. Beyond that, if you are indeed getting your wisdom from coffee cups then I really suggest you read more books. You see, before we had stuff written on coffee cups, they used to write stuff in books. They are nifty things. I suggest finding some. Thanks for writing.
Comment by Widge — November 2, 2005 @ 3:56 am
Widge, I have plenty of wisdom thank you, it has come from many places including but not limited to books.
Comment by Serjio — November 2, 2005 @ 5:54 am
Serjio: I'm glad to hear you have an abundance of wisdom. It takes lots of balls to profess to that in a public forum. I would never have the wherewithal or hubris to admit to having an abundance of wisdom myself, which is why I consistently admit to my own shmoe-ness. But hey, if you've got plenty of wisdom, I will bow to Serjio the Buddha and call it good. Bumper stickers for everybody!
Comment by Widge — November 2, 2005 @ 6:25 am
Well, like I said before, wisdom or knowledge can come from anywhere, it doesnt matter where its printed. I never professed to be Buddah or Confucious and Im a schmo also, which is why I dont use words like hubris.
Comment by Serjio — November 2, 2005 @ 3:49 pm
Dude, it's cool. We can enjoy our shmoeness and revel in it. Have a bumper sticker.
Comment by Widge — November 2, 2005 @ 4:38 pm
Widge, party on dude, see ya at the coffee shop. BUMP BUMP.
Comment by Serjio — November 3, 2005 @ 1:15 am