Dumb Starbucks facts for kids

Dumb Starbucks was a funny coffee shop created by comedian Nathan Fielder. It only stayed open for three days! The reason it closed so quickly was because it didn't have the right health permits. This shop was a parody, which means it was a funny copy of the real Starbucks company. Because it was a parody, Fielder was allowed to use the Starbucks logo.

What Was on the Menu?

When you visit a regular Starbucks, you see a menu board with all the drinks you can buy. At Dumb Starbucks, it was almost the same, but with a funny twist! Every item had the word "Dumb" added to its name.

For example:

• If a drink was called "Vanilla Latte" at Starbucks, at Dumb Starbucks it became "Dumb Vanilla Latte."
• Even other items, like music CDs that Starbucks sometimes sells, were changed. They became "Dumb" versions of the original CDs.

Why Did It Close So Fast?

Dumb Starbucks was only open for three days before it had to close. The main reason was that it didn't have the correct health license to operate as a coffee shop. This is a very important document that all food and drink places need to keep customers safe.

Future Plans and Reactions

Nathan Fielder had thought about opening another Dumb Starbucks in Brooklyn, New York City. However, he never went through with these plans, even if he had the right health documents.

Not everyone was a fan of Fielder's funny parody shop. Some people felt that he was making fun of them for being Starbucks customers. Others simply said that the coffee served at Dumb Starbucks wasn't very good!

Images for kids

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  A line outside "Dumb Starbucks" on February 9, 2014.