jmcquown wrote:
>
> notbob wrote:
> > On 2007-02-02, Nancy Young > wrote:
> >
> >> What amused me was that they said Starbucks tasted burnt. That's
> >> what
> >> I thought when I tasted it, then I saw people call it Starburnt,
> >> something like that.
> >
> > "Charbucks" is a common slander. It's deserved.
> >
> > nb
>
> I've never been able to figure out the popularity. Now, I have to admit
> I've never tasted Starbuck's coffee. But I have heard so many negative
> comments about the stuff (not to mention the price!) it's hard to believe
> there is practically one on every corner.
>
> Jill

I think the popularity relates not to their mediocre coffee, but to
their slew of sugar laden foofie drinks...