I think I know why we have so many inane conversations on forums.

[shortylickens]

Its not all about boredom. Its because we cant have these conversations in real life.

I got a haircut this morning, noticed there was a Starbucks nearby, and finally decided to ask the question which has been nagging at me for years.

Went in, talked to the whipped cream girl and asked her:
"Hypothetically, if a little kid came in and asked for a double espresso, would you give it to him?"

Did not get the answer I wanted, got a sideways answer.

"Well, hypothetically the only way that would happen is if their parents were with them and I'm not gonna tell a parent what they can or cant give their child."



So now I ask anandtechers, HYPOTHETICALLY, if a little kid walks into your coffee establishment and asks for double espresso (as opposed to the expected Hot Cocoa) would you give it to him?

 

[Jeeebus]

Is this one of those To Catch a Predator traps?

 

[shortylickens]

Is this one of those To Catch a Predator traps?

I wont answer any of your questions until you answer one of mine.

 

[Kaido]

Two factors:

1. On the Internet, you're anonymous.

2. Vested interests.

Your barista can't really answer your question as honestly as she wants to because when she's working, she's a paid representative of the shop. An answer that goes against the interests of the company would make her look pretty bad to her boss. Plus you have to look at the society angle...it's not her job to dictate what parents can or cannot do. Just look at all the parents who took their kids to Daredevil

Plus, on the Internet, you can ask away on Reddit, IRC, ATOT, wherever, and get crowdsourced information from random people. Sure you get trolling, but you'll also get a lot of honest opinions.

 

[Mayne]

I may even give him a beer.

 

[RossMAN]

Petition to ban shorty and unban rudeguy.

 

[shortylickens]

Two factors:

1. On the Internet, you're anonymous.

2. Vested interests.

Your barista can't really answer your question as honestly as she wants to because when she's working, she's a paid representative of the shop. An answer that goes against the interests of the company would make her look pretty bad to her boss. Plus you have to look at the society angle...it's not her job to dictate what parents can or cannot do. Just look at all the parents who took their kids to Daredevil

Plus, on the Internet, you can ask away on Reddit, IRC, ATOT, wherever, and get crowdsourced information from random people. Sure you get trolling, but you'll also get a lot of honest opinions.

I dont wanna know what the barista would do if a parent asked for a double espresso for their kid.

I Wanna know what the gosh darn barista would do with the gosh darn kids request!

 

[shortylickens]

I may even give him a beer.

We figured thats what you would do, but I wanted a response from a normal person.

 

[Kaido]

I dont wanna know what the barista would do if a parent asked for a double espresso for their kid.

I Wanna know what the gosh darn barista would do with the gosh darn kids request!

I dunno, is there a law against it? Like at the movies, you have to have an adult with you to see an R-rated movie if you're underage. Is there a similar rule for caffeine?

 

[JulesMaximus]

If he's a paying customer? Sure.

I'll just assume he's picking it up for a grown up. :sneaky:

 

[JulesMaximus]

Petition to ban shorty and unban rudeguy.

:thumbsup:

 

[BoomerD]

Sure I would, as long as he/she could pay. AFAIK, there's no law against giving the kid caffeine...

 

[nakedfrog]

Why shouldn't I?

 

[sdifox]

why not? They get the same active ingredients in their drinks anyway.

 

[master_shake_]

if his money is real he get a coffee.

what do i care if he explodes?

 

[Ns1]

Went in, talked to the whipped cream girl and asked her

pics of whipped cream girl?

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Is there some new law about selling caffeinated drinks to minors? If you would sell a kid a Pepsi or Mountain Dew there's no reason to refuse to sell him coffee.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I would give them a puppy too.

 

[shortylickens]

pics of whipped cream girl?

Female version of

 

[Pardus]

 

[JulesMaximus]

pics of whipped cream girl?

 

[John Connor]

we figured thats what you would do, but i wanted a response from a normal person.

hahahaha!

 

[DaveSimmons]

When coffee is outlawed only outlaws will drink coffee. And me. I'll still drink coffee.

 

[nakedfrog]

That's one ugly dame.

 

[Theb]

My wife worked as a barista during college and when parents would order coffee drinks for their kids she would substitute decaf.