I Bought the Viral Starbucks Bear Cup After Camping Overnight
Paden Ferguson and his partner secured the only two viral Bearista cups at their local Starbucks, sparking frustration among customers due to the limited stock.
Early Anticipation and Social Media Buzz
In October, Paden learned online about Starbucks launching holiday drinks, desserts, and a special bear cup featuring a green beanie and straw. For weeks, he and his partner planned to get the cup on its release day, November 6th, expecting it to be a simple in-store purchase at noon.
Growing Competition
As the launch approached, they noticed widespread excitement on social media with many people eager for the bear cup. To gauge demand, they contacted their local Starbucks stores the evening before release.
- They mapped out five local Starbucks locations.
- Visited the busiest store to ask about available bear cups.
- The barista confirmed they had seven cups in stock.
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Author's Note
This story is based on an interview with Paden Ferguson, CEO of Padiano's Kitchen, and has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Customer Reactions
The scarcity of the cups led to disappointment among customers, highlighting the high demand and limited supply of this viral item.
Author’s summary: The Starbucks bear cup craze revealed intense demand and limited local stock, prompting early planning and overnight waits to secure this popular collectible.