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It’s funny comparing tobacco to an actual addictive stimulant, coffee, and decided sugar is the problem. I say as I drink my black coffee in the morning.
Whatever it takes to get you away from Starbucks seems like a win though.
Sugar is an extremely addictive substance.
Granted, caffeine is as well, but sugar is more commonplace.
It activates the same areas of your brain as cocaine.
I'm assuming you're a battlestar fan?
Haha, yeah. I guess that’s ironic that I’m taking a stance against Starbucks with a username like this.
It's boycotting Starbucks. You're allowed to have one