Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 19:10     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.


Not "chai tea." Just "chai."


This is America....the land of a the great melting pot, this is not back home. We have places that are creative with chai flavorings where they make teas to lattes, so sorry, in America yes it is "chai tea" which helps differentiate versus something like "chai latte". We don't say football in America either but say soccer. You need to adapt.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 18:37     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
I love pumpkin but hate pumpkin spice.


I saw a table full of pumpkin sweets at Harris Teeter the other day. Included pies.

Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 18:10     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:I'd rather have an egg nog latte than pumpkin spice.

Me too and they don’t make the eggnog latte anymore.😡
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 18:10     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yawn, What an original idea. Complaining about pumpkin spice is just as basic as liking it these days.


Can't wait for December and the news that Love Actually is not a good movie.


Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 18:06     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.

Starbuck's pumpkin spice has a chemical aftertaste. I don't know if it comes from sweeteners, preservatives, or something else, but "exotic/ethnic" food and drinks don't have that feature.



Because Starbucks uses a syrup.

But fundamentally pumpkin spice is just a ground up powder of spices typically used in baking the pie, that’s it. The list of spices has tons of overlap with chai, but you don’t hear anyone claiming chai is ‘basic’. It’s the same crap.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 17:08     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.


I mean, actual Indian people will rage about "chai tea," especially the Starbucks variety, which is neither chai nor even tea, and definitely not chai tea (which just means tea tea).

However, I actually like Starbucks chai, I just wish they'd call it something else. It tastes good though.

I also like actual chai.

I also like pumpkin spice.

People do a lot of weird virtue signaling with their food preferences and I think it's a waste of time. If you don't like pumpkin spice, don't consume it -- it's exceedingly easy to avoid by simply not ordering those items. Are they mad they have to see an ad for pumpkin spice? This is DC -- I've heard ads for aircraft carriers on the radio. I don't want one of those either. Grow up.

People like OP and others who are upset that other people might enjoy something they've deemed uncool or bougie or basic or whatever are tiresome. Luckily, unlike OP, I don't find it that hard to just ignore things that ignore me.



Damn. I just thought the post was meant to be funny and lots of great quips would follow. Thanks to those of you who did but we just can’t have nice things.


Ignore the hall monitors. There are a lot of unfunny people in DC.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 16:58     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.

Starbuck's pumpkin spice has a chemical aftertaste. I don't know if it comes from sweeteners, preservatives, or something else, but "exotic/ethnic" food and drinks don't have that feature.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 16:52     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.


I mean, actual Indian people will rage about "chai tea," especially the Starbucks variety, which is neither chai nor even tea, and definitely not chai tea (which just means tea tea).

However, I actually like Starbucks chai, I just wish they'd call it something else. It tastes good though.

I also like actual chai.

I also like pumpkin spice.

People do a lot of weird virtue signaling with their food preferences and I think it's a waste of time. If you don't like pumpkin spice, don't consume it -- it's exceedingly easy to avoid by simply not ordering those items. Are they mad they have to see an ad for pumpkin spice? This is DC -- I've heard ads for aircraft carriers on the radio. I don't want one of those either. Grow up.

People like OP and others who are upset that other people might enjoy something they've deemed uncool or bougie or basic or whatever are tiresome. Luckily, unlike OP, I don't find it that hard to just ignore things that ignore me.



Damn. I just thought the post was meant to be funny and lots of great quips would follow. Thanks to those of you who did but we just can’t have nice things.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 16:52     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
I'd rather have an egg nog latte than pumpkin spice.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 16:47     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:It’s just some combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. Why don’t people rage about chai tea while they’re at it?

Oh that’s right, because chai tea is ‘exotic’ and ethnic, while pumpkin spice is perceived to be for suburban moms.


Thank you !
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 15:11     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:No, cucumbers are the devil's work. Pumpkin spice is as innocuous as water.

Cucumbers are fantastic. Coconut is the devil’s pubes. And I agree with OP about pumpkin spice.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 15:02     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:No, cucumbers are the devil's work. Pumpkin spice is as innocuous as water.


Shut the front door.

Cucumbers are angel-sent. Along with the muddler that makes them so tasty when drowned in gin.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 14:59     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yawn, What an original idea. Complaining about pumpkin spice is just as basic as liking it these days.


Can't wait for December and the news that Love Actually is not a good movie.


Die Hard, OTOH, is and that is a hill on which I will die.


Amen, soul sister.

Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 14:14     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yawn, What an original idea. Complaining about pumpkin spice is just as basic as liking it these days.


Can't wait for December and the news that Love Actually is not a good movie.


Die Hard, OTOH, is and that is a hill on which I will die.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2023 14:13     Subject: Unpopular opinion: Pumpkin spice is the Devil’s work
Anonymous wrote:Yawn, What an original idea. Complaining about pumpkin spice is just as basic as liking it these days.


Amazing affectation, toots. Do you also use vocal fry when ordering your “twenty” Pumpkin Spice latte in mid-August?

How basic are you?