Smosh: Every Blank Ever Season 2016 Episode 12 Every STARBUCKS Ever
- June 15, 2016
Every Starbucks Ever is the twelfth installment of the hit comedy series Smosh: Every Blank Ever. As the title suggests, the episode is all about the popular coffeehouse chain, Starbucks. In this hilarious episode, the Smosh team takes viewers on a witty, satirical tour of everything that can happen whenever someone steps into a Starbucks, from ordering that perfect latte to dealing with the trials and tribulations of espresso machines, overpriced drinks and being the last person to leave the café.
The episode begins with Ian and Anthony, the show's popular hosts, walking into a Starbucks café and ordering their favorite drinks. The catch is that there's a never-ending line and they find themselves waiting forever, and by the time they do finally make it to the counter, the barista is completely out of coffee. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the episode, which is filled with funny scenarios and satirical situations that poke fun at the Starbucks experience.
Viewers are then taken into a spoof of the typical Starbucks employee training video, which is called "The Starbucks Manual." This segment is particularly hilarious as it pokes fun at the company's tendency to brand everything they do or say with a trademarked phrase. The "baristas" in the video are all portrayed as being incredibly chipper, upbeat, and enthusiastic, which is a trademark of the Starbucks customer service brand.
Next up is the "Starbucks Hierarchy," which is a tongue-in-cheek look at the different levels of employees that work at a Starbucks. From the lowly "latte maker" to the "Shift Manager," each level of the Starbucks hierarchy is given its unique set of traits, characteristics, and mannerisms that are designed to make the viewer laugh out loud.
One of the best segments of the episode is titled "Starbucks Regulars," which features the exploits of a group of regulars who frequent the same Starbucks on a daily basis. Each character is over-the-top and has an obsessive-compulsive disorder that's related to the Starbucks experience. One character is obsessed with the "perfect temperature" of their coffee, while another can't stand the sound of people's voices and insists that everyone speak in hushed tones.
Another hilarious moment in the episode is titled "Starbucks Styles," which is a spoof on the different types of people that are frequently seen in Starbucks. The show pokes fun at the hipsters, the entitled customers, the students, and the "laptop people" who camp out for hours at a time using the café's Wi-Fi without actually buying anything.
Towards the end of the episode, the team takes a playful jab at the numerous Starbucks rewards and promotions that are designed to keep customers coming back for more. It's here that the show's hosts introduce a fake Starbucks rewards program, "Starbucks Lovers Anonymous," which spoofs the coffee giant's tendency to court loyalty with perks like free drinks and exclusive merch.
Overall, Smosh: Every Blank Ever's Every Starbucks Ever is one of the funniest episodes in the series and is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who's ever visited a Starbucks café. It's a clever and entertaining spoof of the coffeehouse chain that pokes fun at the company's branding, customer service, and the quirks of its regulars.