Wednesday - Posh Cuppa Joe

[ninanevermore]

Today on the drive into work, I thought about Thanksgiving and how much I really don't like it. I don't like cooking and I don't like turkey (or ham, for that matter) and I'm not that fond of spending time with my extended family.

Passing by the Ferris Wheel, the Carney seemed chipper and he waved at me as I drove by. Holiday traffic keeps him busy this time of year. He had a vente cup from Starbucks in one hand, I guess because he wanted the caffeine to help him through the extra workload.

Starbucks? Why would an entity who smokes cheap Dorel cigarettes spring for Starbucks coffee? The universe is, indeed, a mysterious place.

Comments

[squidflakes.livejournal.com]

The caffiene tendrils run deep. Starbucks is the pusher, their cups the little foil packets sticky with the residue of your sweet hot fix.

[neanahe.livejournal.com]

But the Grim Reaper smokes Dorel's, for Christ's sake. He's not the sort who you would expect to ever step foot inside of a Starbucks. That's what's so weird about it. If he had been drinking Bengal Trader's coffee, that would make a lot more sense.

[squidflakes.livejournal.com]

maybe the caff is stronger than the nic? eh? eh? Maybe he just found the damn thing.. or maybe he's got high tastes in coffee.. maybe he's got a deal where he doesn't ass rape the managers kids provided they give him free coffee.

[neanahe.livejournal.com]

Believe it or not, he seems like a very nice guy with a good sense of humor, or at least a pleasant guy. Considering his job, I doubt he has to threaten anyone. Since he's the Grim Reaper, the threat is implied in his job description.

If people are dropping off things to get in his good graces, I think it's pretty futile. History has shown that he can't be bribed (not that this has ever kept people from trying).

Maybe it's the people getting off of the ride who leave him things. Assume that you pull away from the Starbucks' drive through only to have a massive coronary. You may as well leave your coffee with the Grim Reaper; it's not like you need it anymore.

On that thought, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!