There’s no reason to fear Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte taking over the planet — it already has. The seasonal beverage that has separated countless consumers from their money each fall has now opened its own Facebook Messenger account (The Real PSL) so that it might communicate with the human race in its own language. Some are calling it a “chat-bot,” while others have deemed it evil incarnate.
Profess your love for the pumpkin spice latte by chatting with the Starbucks drink on Facebook https://t.co/1cN38qRMLG
— TIME (@TIME) August 30, 2016
✔️Every conceivable question you might ever ask. Ever.
✔️Faux pumpkin rug
✔️Ready to chat! https://t.co/zK6PJJqBp1 pic.twitter.com/VDoXYhVsBH— Pumpkin Spice Latte (@TheRealPSL) August 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/kar_mennella13/status/770746245413470209
Had a real conversation with a drink yesterday. @therealpsl #starbucks https://t.co/FLg8JU9ciI
— Kimberly Wang (@kimberlyweiwang) August 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/CalebHowe/status/770746953193762816
As Frank Herbert observed in his 1965 classic “Dune,” “He who controls the spice controls the universe.” Someone was listening.
I'm sorry. I don't like you. Just not my taste but we can still be friends.
— ?PeacefulEasyFeeling (@Rosesdaughter61) August 30, 2016
It would be unwise to taunt The Real PSL.
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Go to hell https://t.co/39bgCpeKhP
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) August 30, 2016
Is it too late for a third-party run? The Real PSL seems to have what it takes to be a serious political contender.
You might be able to ask every question ever but it doesn't mean you'll get an answer. Lame. pic.twitter.com/hCycDiu2jN
— Susan Whelan (@nolamaven) August 30, 2016
I asked on the app and didn't get an answer ?
— Ashley Merrill (@AshleyMerrill22) August 29, 2016