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July 1, 2025
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The cruise ship faces off with Starbucks.

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The cruise ship faces off with Starbucks.


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The post said that starbucks was named after the coffee-loving first mate in one of the 19th century's greatest novels.


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The buzz quickly spilled offline after starbucks launched inviting users to get creative with the scene.


One user quipped, despite the jokes, both brands seemed to take the symbolism seriously.


When everyone clicks, a little playful rivalry never hurts.


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