Starbucks takes down controversial ‘Taylor Swift menu’
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A controversial sign in a branch of Starbucks that drew the ire of Taylor Swift fans has been “erased”. Seen in only one branch of the popular coffee shop chain, the “Which Taylor Swift ex are you?” asked the sign, under which usual Starbucks menu was segmented into different drinks named after – and supposedly comparable to – Swift’s ex-boyfriends. Fans voiced outrage on social media, with somone writing: “@Starbucks used @TaylorSwift13’s exes for their Marketing campaign and advantage – any thoughts?” One Swiftie said: “Sexist… because if this was a man we were talking about nobody would care but because it’s taylor swift they feel the need to do this.” Another fan replied: “I have so many thoughts and none of them are nice ones.” Others came to the franchise’s defence. The content of this sign was not approved and has since been erased.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Taylor Swift pictured in March 2023 Taylor Swift has previously addressed the scrutiny she faces over past romances.