Because we are crazy people,
today we headed to our friend’s house
north of here
to watch the World Cup final.
Starbucks is the only thing that’s open,
so we pull into the drive-thru
and the sign says,
“This location recommends”
with a picture of a cake pop.
So I read that aloud:
“This location recommends cake pops.”
Then I said,
“I bet you do, you bastards!!”
I didn’t realize the window was down.
Next thing I heard was,
“Welcome to Starbucks what can I get for you today!”
“Venti black coffee.
“And a cake pop.”
—emily duchaine
Flommist Emily Duchaine lives in the Pacific Northwest. She likes to drink mead, learn about sharks, and listen to the Talking Heads. She pretends to be a professional businesswoman most days. Copyright © 2022 Emily Duchaine. Punchline courtesy Brian Huck. Image: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, The Hunters in the Snow (cropped), 1565.
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