The revelation that the latest Starbucks cup will be green has led some people to suggest the global coffee chain is promoting Islam.
Starbucks claims that the only message behind the cup is that of unity. “Friends, baristas, and customers drawn in one continuous line —reminding us we’re all connected,” a tweet from the official account of Starbucks reads.
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz said, “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.” He added, “The imagery was created by artist Shogo Ota in a design intended to communicate “shared humanity and connection.”
William Hicks wrote on Heat Street, “The giant coffee chain is calling this year’s monstrosity the “unity” cup… Hmm, what else is unified…. ISIS!!?! The unified caliphate of the Islamic State!”
This is not the first time Starbucks has found itself at the centre of a political storm over the colour of its cups.
Courtesy: Huffington Post
