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Posted on 09/18/2025 1:34:58 PM PDT by Morgana
Starbucks said Wednesday it allows customers to use any name they choose on their drink orders, including “Charlie Kirk,” following questions on social media about the company’s policy.
The coffee chain issued a statement to address what it described as misinformation online.
The company first issued an update late Wednesday, specifically stating that “there are no restrictions on customers using Charlie Kirk’s name on their order.”
Starbucks said using names, rather than numbers, has long been part of its coffeehouse experience.
While most people use their own name, the company said it respects customer preferences when another name is chosen.
Starbucks acknowledged there have been times when people attempted to misuse the system by offering political slogans, sexually explicit terms or offensive words in place of a name, sometimes with the intent of having baristas read them out loud.
In those cases, Starbucks said its employees are encouraged to politely ask for a different name.
The company said its policy is now being clarified: names on their own can be used, but political slogans or other negative messages are not allowed.
Starbucks said handwritten notes on cups are meant to be a personal connection between baristas and customers, and employees are prohibited from adding political or offensive messages.
The company also addressed recent viral posts that showed negative comments written on cups.
Starbucks said it reviewed timestamped store video footage and determined the remarks were not made by its employees but instead were added after the drinks were handed off.
Starbucks emphasized that its baristas serve millions of customers every day and that most interactions are handled correctly.
In the rare event of a misunderstanding, the company said it works to learn what happened and address concerns.
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Je Suis Charlie Kirk
When I used to travel, I would state my cup name as “Jesus”.
After all, even if I don’t look Hispanic I can be a Jesus.
I’ve never been there but maybe I should go. Having my name on a cup is part of the coffee experience. They call me... Ima Fagg.
There is that viral video of the barista saying she couldn’t because it’s political.
I use Darth Vader at Chic Fil A, it gets a chuckle every time from the staff.
I would be surprised if Charlie Kirk was used much by Starbuck clientele. Tyler Robinson on the other hand....
Is it time for “I’m Charlie Kirk” graffiti?
The morning show on WRIF used to call donut shops and ask for the person answering to call for “Belfour Blows” or some such, asking them to yell out the “name” because the person was certainly there.
Oliver Klozoff
Heywood Jablomi
Mike Hunt.
How about Captain Charlie Tiberius Kirk?
That is my neighbors actual name! lol
Well, Micheal
Starbuck’s could throw in the fig leaf and offer the drink he loved and call it The Charlie Kirk.
Most of the male pronouners prefer to use women’s names.
I’ll go with them yelling our Mr President.
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