puzzle of the day
what does a person who doesn't like coffee do with a starbucks gift card?
(note: this person who doesn't like coffee does enjoy chai but is ultimately unimpressed with starbucks' version of chai)
possible solutions:
sell the gift card to someone who actually does enjoy coffee and/or starbucks.
try to convince themselves that they should learn to like coffee and go on a caffeine binge.
frame the unused card and remember the love with which it was given at the anonymous gift exchange.
donate the card to a fellow student trying to make it through finals stuff.
regift the card to a friend or family member.
write a blog post about it and take the advice of any commenters.
or, give the gift card as a reward to the first person who comments.
use the card as a negotiating piece in some kind of bargain.
leave the card in a random place as a surprise for anyone who happens upon it.
actual solution:
go to starbucks and patiently bear the slew of caffeine deprived people tussling to get in line for their fix while trying to look at the cds that are inconveniently placed at the cash registers and attempting to convince people they are not butting in line. find this fantastic cd by random chance. wonder what else they could possibly buy because there is not enough money on the card for another cd and not enough patience left to continue looking at them anyhow. get in line to buy the cd and remember it's near lunch time and find a tasty looking sandwich. and what luck, after using the entirety of the card, find that the remaining balance is exactly the amount of change (and any other money that is not in your wallet) that they have ... $1.89.
ultimate answer: the person who doesn't like coffee shall buy a cd and a sandwich at starbucks at such time as they are brave enough to face the popularity of said establishment.
(note: this person who doesn't like coffee does enjoy chai but is ultimately unimpressed with starbucks' version of chai)
possible solutions:
sell the gift card to someone who actually does enjoy coffee and/or starbucks.
try to convince themselves that they should learn to like coffee and go on a caffeine binge.
frame the unused card and remember the love with which it was given at the anonymous gift exchange.
donate the card to a fellow student trying to make it through finals stuff.
regift the card to a friend or family member.
write a blog post about it and take the advice of any commenters.
or, give the gift card as a reward to the first person who comments.
use the card as a negotiating piece in some kind of bargain.
leave the card in a random place as a surprise for anyone who happens upon it.
actual solution:
go to starbucks and patiently bear the slew of caffeine deprived people tussling to get in line for their fix while trying to look at the cds that are inconveniently placed at the cash registers and attempting to convince people they are not butting in line. find this fantastic cd by random chance. wonder what else they could possibly buy because there is not enough money on the card for another cd and not enough patience left to continue looking at them anyhow. get in line to buy the cd and remember it's near lunch time and find a tasty looking sandwich. and what luck, after using the entirety of the card, find that the remaining balance is exactly the amount of change (and any other money that is not in your wallet) that they have ... $1.89.
ultimate answer: the person who doesn't like coffee shall buy a cd and a sandwich at starbucks at such time as they are brave enough to face the popularity of said establishment.
posted by kyledawn @ 12:17 PM
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