VOICED : Starbucks tonto es furor en Los Angeles

VOICED : Starbucks tonto es furor en Los Angeles

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Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Dumb Starbucks, a parody coffee shop in Los Angeles, mimicked the famous Starbucks brand with a twist: all items were labeled 'dumb' and offered for free. The shop sparked curiosity and long lines until it was revealed to be a project by comedian Nathan Fielder, aiming to parody Starbucks under U.S. parody law. Despite its success, the shop was closed due to health code violations, and Starbucks is investigating potential trademark infringement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the products offered at Dumb Starbucks?

They were more expensive than regular Starbucks products.

They were labeled with 'dumb' and were free.

They were only available in limited quantities.

They were made with organic ingredients.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was behind the creation of Dumb Starbucks?

A group of former Starbucks employees.

A local Los Angeles artist.

A famous chef from New York.

Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal argument did Nathan Fielder use to justify Dumb Starbucks?

It was a franchise of Starbucks.

It was a non-profit organization.

It was a temporary art installation.

It was a parody, which is allowed under U.S. law.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did authorities shut down Dumb Starbucks?

It lacked the necessary health permits.

It was a fire hazard.

It was causing traffic issues.

It was too popular and overcrowded.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Starbucks' initial reaction to Dumb Starbucks?

They announced they were investigating the case.

They offered to buy the parody shop.

They immediately filed a lawsuit.

They ignored it as a harmless joke.