like what does the new one mean???
2007-05-21 05:12:39 · 7 answers · asked by Carissa M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
It means," Sucker, you paid too much for a stinkin cup of coffee again( evil laugh)!!!"
2007-05-21 05:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Laying Low- Not an Ivy Leaguer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The figure in the Starbucks logo is - and always has been - a siren.
In Greek mythology, sirens were a group of monsters who appeared seductive but lured sailors to their deaths. They were known for having fishy parts (like mermaids) and multiple limbs, heads and the like. The one in the Starbucks logo has a split tail. Not unusual in depictions of sirens.
That may be part of what it symbolizes as well. The founders say they modeled the logo after a 15th century wood-cutting. So in that sense it has a certain air of tradition. The current logo is a lot more modest than the original one... but such is the price of doing business with many people: tradition can take a back seat to local mores.
So if you want to know what it MEANS, it probably represents coffee both as having the seductive allure of the sirens and the traditional aspects of culture. The fact that guys like to look at women in various states of undress (the founders were all men) probably has a little to do with it too. Heh.
Hope that helps!
2007-05-21 05:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Their website doesn't have any information about the symbol.
My guess (the website from the previous poster is also a guess by someone else) is that it's supposed to be a version of the zodiac symbol for Aquarius, which became popular in the 60s.
2007-05-21 05:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Ldyvette79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a siren. Starbucks has a Moby Dick theme.
2016-04-01 00:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blah! i work there (ive been a barista for over 2 years) its a siren... i konw it comes from moby dick.. but i forget why! im sure you can find it online somewhere. sorry :|
2007-05-21 05:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.nick2211.yage.net/starbucks.htm
2007-05-21 05:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by Cheffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the mark of the beast! LOL
2007-05-21 05:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋