Why Do We Feed Kids Crap?
Photo credit: Starbucks Newsroom
The Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino is reportedly a rainbow of Sweet Tart flavor. It has huge kid appeal, and adults everywhere are running to Starbucks to try it.
It’s crap. So much crap you might need the squatty potty to make sure everything comes out right. This is a video you don’t want to miss.
“This is where your ice cream comes from. The creamy poop of a missing unicorn”.
If you turn around and drink it from the other end you might get as much nutritional value from Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino.
Proponents say it brings back a sense of childhood wonder. A chance to re-live a Cinderella story, or Prince Charming’s ability to woo the girl… A trip back in time sows childhood roots, unless it tastes like frosty Pepto-Bismol, or a fruity Slush Puppie.
The Penny Hoarder wanted to try it, but … [clickToTweet tweet=”“I couldn’t bring myself to spend $5.30 on a grande cup of unicorn vomit’. – @thepennyhoarder” quote=”“I couldn’t bring myself to spend $5.30 on a grande cup of unicorn vomit’. – @thepennyhoarder” theme=”style3″]
She’s a penny-hoarder.
The Food Babe says[clickToTweet tweet=” “It’s full of additives that do nothing good for your body”. – @thefoodbabe” quote=” “It’s full of additives that do nothing good for your body”. – @thefoodbabe” theme=”style3″]
The additives aren’t the worst part. It’s the 59 grams of sugar in the drink. The American Heart Association says adult males should not consume more than 36 grams daily. And, adult females should stop at 25 grams. One drink puts a person over the daily suggested limit of sugar. Imagine what the 59 grams of sugar in a grande, (76 grams of sugar in a venti) does for a child.
Jon Acuff gives it to his kids as a sugar boost to make it through to their Disney destination:
Just got my kids unicorn frappuccinos for our 10pm delayed flight to Disney that now lands at… https://t.co/ISOp6Icftf
— Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) April 22, 2017
The Stratford Health Department said ‘No’ to ‘Unicorn on its Facebook page.
Is it any wonder American obesity rates are 38% for adults, 17% for teenagers, and 1 in 5 children is obese, according to the CDC?
Don’t lose your cool like one Starbucks barista did.
Braden Burson told USA Today, “I have never made so many Frappuccinos in my entire life. My hands are completely sticky. I have unicorn crap all in my hair and on my nose, I have never been so stressed out in my entire life”.
Burson is probably elated Starbuck’s Unicorn Frappuccino blitz is over.
Whether it’s unicorn hemorrhoids, the best poop of your life, or the Unicorn Frappuccino … the glitter gets everywhere.
Why do kids feel crappy and act strangely? Maybe it’s because we feed them crap.
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Hehe, fun, Nicole. =)
It seems like nowadays, all you have to do is create something that looks like bubblegum and BAM! –you’ve got a top seller.
But I mean, really? Can ANYthing from Starbucks be good for a kid?
E.V.E.R.?!?
BTW, my family actually owns TWO of those stools in the unicorn video.
Seriously.
=D
Jaime, You have not one, but TWO squatty potties at your house? Your family must be clean as a whistle.
Seriously, there can’t be ANYthing at Starbucks that meets a kid’s nutritional value.
Yes, eye appeal sells…anything, from cars to lingerie, to food, to crap. Rainbows, colors, and glitter sell. It’s great marketing.
I’ve heard the baristas don’t care to make this one – takes a long time and gets pink powder all over themselves!
Great post!
Sue
Hi Sue! So glad you stopped by. You are correct, the baristas don’t like the glitter to get everywhere. Apparently they do not enjoy the magic of the unicorn like kids do. Maybe baristas can take a sip and have the sugar boost them through their shift. Rainbows generally produce smiles, except with Unicorn Frappuccino-it’s a love-hate relationship.
I can’t be the first person to think of this one but, “Crappuccino” anyone?
I used to drink the Starbucks Koolaid, but ever since a customer service person pissed me off I am done. And my waist line hasn’t complained. Also, I’ve been “glutened” from drinking this stuff.
I am convinced that if everyone took that $5 and saved it every time they wanted to buy this they’d be richer. I did, “Why I Tell Myself I’m Poor and Stopped Spending Money.”
Talk soon,
Nadalie
Hi Nadalie! Your use of “Crappuccino” and “Starbucks Koolaid” have me chuckling (and secretly I couldn’t agree more). I have an inexpensive moka pot at home for mornings I want to enjoy espresso versions, and have the cost down to around $0.33 per cup. For sure, it’s a debt reduction plan in action over visiting the coffee shop. Thanks for sharing your humor and your post.
Seriously people really need to take notice of what they are going to give to their kids. What we give them eat and drink now is the foundation for their health in 20 years time. Also the addiction this creates within our young people. Food for thought but we need to think and educate ourselves, we become what we eat and drink ?
Hi Elaine! Glad you stopped by. I see you are a fan of Juice Plus, and love their gummies for my kiddos. They sneak in vitamins I can’t seem to pack into meals. You are completely preaching to the choir. When kids are fed what is easy and convenient they develop those habits early, and they last for a lifetime. It is difficult to break those bad habits later. Education, and good habits are essential. Thanks for reading and commenting.