discuss. [coffee]
Yeah, Kentucky Fried Chicken should sponsor Ballon racing...Great idea dude, based on absolutely nothing [laugh]
No. Hormel Racing. [thumbsup]
[bacon]
(http://www.hormelfoodservice.com/ASSETS/FE143EDDB78A4A06A82CCD971D9DBA01/cinnamonFrenchToast.jpg)
Quote from: 696Racer on August 04, 2008, 11:52:27 AM
Yeah, Kentucky Fried Chicken should sponsor Ballon racing...Great idea dude, based on absolutely nothing [laugh]
(in my best whispering voice)
He is making a joke about Ducati owners hanging out at Starbucks.
(whispering voice over)
I'll have a " tall" sidici please.
I own a Ducati....
It's never been to Starbucks (Or any other coffee joint for that matter) ;)
Quote from: Goldeneye on August 04, 2008, 01:15:56 PM
I own a Ducati....
It's never been to Starbucks (Or any other coffee joint for that matter) ;)
I need my caffeine, but I will most definitely pass on starbucks.
mine makes a daily stop at beaners.
they actually know it now and have an espresso waiting for me most days.... fwiw, i drank espresso when i rode the honda too.
MickeyD's Iced Coffee [drink]
You should suggest that to their agency
Quote from: Goldeneye on August 04, 2008, 01:15:56 PM
I own a Ducati....
It's never been to Starbucks (Or any other coffee joint for that matter) ;)
Neither have any of mine nor myself. For the life of me, why do people go there? I ride the bike to ride the bike! Not pose and drink (WAY) overpriced coffee. If I really really need a coffee, I'll go to McFecal since it is CHEAP and tastes like, um.... coffee. Of course, I don't bar hop or hang at "bike nights" either so what the hell do I know?!?
Oh yeah, NO to the Starbucks sponsorship, thanks.
Quote from: bobspapa on August 04, 2008, 12:24:40 PM
I'll have a " tall" sidici please.
SEDICI !.......dude [roll]
;D
Starbucks is evil. Coffee is eviler! Go MONSTER ENERGY DRINKY!!! SYNTHETIC ENERGY!!!!
RAWBERRYS!!!!
I need caffeine as well.
I drink coffee. Black.
No need to stop anywhere special to get that. Leaves more time for [moto]
The green logo on the cup would match the tricolor so nicely while parked up out front looking good.
Quote from: Statler on August 04, 2008, 03:35:55 PM
The green logo on the cup would match the tricolor so nicely while parked up out front looking good.
damn...I never thought of that. STEVE...... no to the flat black..... grab up some tri paint
If they geared the adds to the classics and the new sport classics I'm sure Starbucks would jump all over it. I happen to freqent Starbucks, but that's because:
A: I run maintenance on their equipment
B: I get free coffee [coffee]
C: Even if I didn't get free coffee, it's the only place around here to get a decent cup. My usual barista closed shop and the only other "coffee hut" serves a cup that tastes like a wookie's foot.
Besides, if Starbucks sponsored Ducati, that would be just one more reason for us pretentious Ducati owners not to wave. I mean, it's hard enough already to ride with a Frappuccino.....
Quote from: fasterblkduc on August 04, 2008, 12:19:56 PM
(in my best whispering voice)
He is making a joke about Ducati owners hanging out at Starbucks.
(whispering voice over)
This reminds me of something I've been wondering about. Are the stereotype of Ducati owners considered to be snobs? I frequent another motorcycle forum where many of the members think that most Ducati owners are snobby. :(
starbucks is the evil empire. i love caffeine. i hate starbucks. if it takes you 5 minutes to order a cup of coffee and have to use stupid terms like venti there is a problem. the west coast needs more dunkin donuts.
Quote from: whidbeymonster on August 04, 2008, 05:11:51 PM
if it takes you 5 minutes to order a cup of coffee and have to use stupid terms like venti there is a problem.
I use the words "small" or "medium" when ordering their drinks. This usally confuses them and they will then ask me to clarify by asking if I meant a venti or a tall. Then I'm like, no I want a medium. So this can go on for a couple of rounds, but I never give in and use their terms. You got find your fun where you can.
Quote from: Travman on August 04, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
I use the words "small" or "medium" when ordering their drinks. This usally confuses them and they will then ask me to clarify by asking if I meant a venti or a tall. Then I'm like, no I want a medium. So this can go on for a couple of rounds, but I never give in and use their terms. You got find your fun where you can.
I am right with you on that one...
Quote from: Travman on August 04, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
I use the words "small" or "medium" when ordering their drinks. This usally confuses them and they will then ask me to clarify by asking if I meant a venti or a tall. Then I'm like, no I want a medium. So this can go on for a couple of rounds, but I never give in and use their terms. You got find your fun where you can.
[laugh] I gotta try that sometime.
Quote from: whidbeymonster on August 04, 2008, 05:11:51 PM
starbucks is the evil empire. ..... the west coast needs more dunkin donuts
+11tybillion on the funkin' gonuts!!! I miss Connecticut only for the D and D's [coffee] :'(
yeah, never been to starbucks and have no intentions of going in the future
Quote from: vivaleduc on August 04, 2008, 05:52:45 PM
Since there is such a huge connection between starsucks and ducati...this is what I have to say...
that video is so wrong... but i can't stop laughing.
I ride the Goldwing for daily comutes, its great to have the onboard coffee maker and latte machine, no need for Starbucks. [coffee] It does get a little boring on the way home though. >:(
I don't drink coffee. Therefore I have no reason to go to Star$$.
If they sold Jamaican Blue Mountain I might consider both. Dolph
Quote from: WestonWith2 on August 04, 2008, 04:48:34 PM
This reminds me of something I've been wondering about. Are the stereotype of Ducati owners considered to be snobs? I frequent another motorcycle forum where many of the members think that most Ducati owners are snobby. :(
pretty much. And that they pose but never ride. Often in front of coffee shops (thus the thread ;D)
Which is of course funny because I've never met a more enthusiastic bunch who are both friendly and welcoming socially, and who ride hard and well (track days seem to be over-represented by Ducs).
I was just at Starbucks this morning picking up a pound of overpriced Brazilian and getting a free cup of Pikes Peak.
But I was there in my car.
Quote from: WestonWith2 on August 04, 2008, 04:48:34 PM
This reminds me of something I've been wondering about. Are the stereotype of Ducati owners considered to be snobs? I frequent another motorcycle forum where many of the members think that most Ducati owners are snobby. :(
I think this is due to the fact that most people think Ducatis cost a fortune.
Quote from: MikeZ on August 05, 2008, 06:32:30 AM
I think this is due to the fact that most people think Ducatis cost a fortune.
agreed. everyone seems disappointed when i tell them "just under 10k."
invariable i get an odd look and "wow. i thought those were really expensive."
Personally, I'd love to hang out at Starbucks looking lost and sipping a hot drink on a HOTTER day [roll]
. ..But my local 'bucks doesnt have any room for me.....
too much : chrome,fringe, do-rag, flame and skull, tough-guy, lard-ass for me to fit in.
Oh well, I'll knock down a ROCKSTAR and go for a ride [thumbsup]
Paying $3-$5 for a cup of coffee is dumb.
In our fair city there are about 6 different sport bike groups that meet up at a Starbucks / Jamba Juice smoothie place, so we have to go there. The local crowd is pretty low key. Their coffee is only about 15 to 20 cents more than the local Mickey D's and I'd say it's just that much better. No hate here.
Quote from: Statler on August 04, 2008, 03:35:55 PM
The green logo on the cup would match the tricolor so nicely while parked up out front looking good.
...dont forget the gold crucifix+chain to match the ohlins :)
the bux near me only has fat harley dudes and 20 yr old sport bikers. maybe an occasional bmw. i rarely see another monster or even any ducati, period.
Starbucks sucks...sorry
If I want a sponsor it should be something decent like SegaFredo or Lavazza or something like that...people who know about real Espresso and Italian things in life [wine]
Condider this:
Ducati is in the top 10 of brands recognised (worldwide) as "cool"
The public perception of Ducati is of a top end and expensive motorcycle.
Starbucks is considered 'upmarket' (and expensive)
Starbucks has a large advertising budget.
Starbucks would get a lot of exposure if linked to Ducati.
Nobody does coffee (and motorcycles) better than Italians
I do take the monster up to Sbux frequently enough, but that's because my friends are still working as baristas, and I head up there to meet up with them.
Get free coffee while I'm there, so that's not bad.
Don't think I'd get Starbucks if I had to pay for it.
Starbucks sponsor Ducati? ...the day that happens I suspect many Ducati owners will loose the cool and be categorized as metro-sexual bikers. [wine]
[puke]
hey, i never thought about it till now, but it is kind of the cafe racer tradition.
still don't dig starbucks, but racing from cafe to cafe seems pretty familiar.
Every time I've taken my Monster to Starbucks, I get a lot of dirty looks. Most of the greenies are riding their bikes for a latte and hanging out outside. And the rest are always going through the drive through to avoid personal contact with anyone.
So, the greenies are giving me the dirty looks for being loud and the non-greenies just don't care or are probably Harley fans.
At least that was in Colorado. I just moved to Nashville over the weekend, and we will see how that changes.
Quote from: WestonWith2 on August 04, 2008, 04:48:34 PM
This reminds me of something I've been wondering about. Are the stereotype of Ducati owners considered to be snobs? I frequent another motorcycle forum where many of the members think that most Ducati owners are snobby. :(
What bullshit! That's why I only hang out on Ducati sites. Fellow Ducati riders know just how special we all are. We don't have to smell the proles.
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on August 06, 2008, 04:36:45 PM
What bullshit! That's why I only hang out on Ducati sites. Fellow Ducati riders know just how special we all are. We don't have to smell the proles.
sac
;D
now that's funny. [clap]
Quote from: Lucazuma on August 04, 2008, 02:07:42 PM
SEDICI !.......dude [roll]
;D
unless your Sicilian [thumbsup]
Quote from: OT on August 05, 2008, 02:27:12 PM
Paying $3-$5 for a cup of coffee is dumb.
OK, so I gave this a little more thought wrt where I live and realized the highest % of cell-phone using SUV driving soccer moms routinely show up at several of the local Starbucks.... :o
Besides, their green logo, although a complimentary color, would cause problems for people with red/green color-deficient eyesight (like me)..... ;)
Quote from: cmorgan47 on August 06, 2008, 03:39:59 PM
hey, i never thought about it till now, but it is kind of the cafe racer tradition.
still don't dig starbucks, but racing from cafe to cafe seems pretty familiar.
If we raced from Starbucks to Starbucks we might never get out of 1st gear, 2nd gear tops. [laugh]
Quote from: mac900 on August 07, 2008, 04:20:01 PM
If we raced from Starbucks to Starbucks we might never get out of 1st gear, 2nd gear tops. [laugh]
yeah, i think you push from cafe to cafe now
Can honestly say the only time I road my monster to the coffee shop was to pick up the coffee girl for a ride [roll] [roll]
Quote from: DucLeone on August 06, 2008, 04:47:40 PM
unless your Sicilian [thumbsup]
.......Does that mean Sicilians cant spell [laugh]
From a global marketing perspective it would be a good way for Sbucks to increase there brand recognition and good for ducati to get away from Marlbro but since they are downsizing as of late I doubt the would have the money to spare. as for me i love coffee but my preference is DD if it is available