Could someone please explain to me...

[emily_strange84]

...why it is that Starbucks is so bereft of interesting characters?

Yes, I know, I know. It's hardly rocket science!, I hear you cry. But think about it for a moment. If we're talking slimy corporate chains, then Nero, on the other hand, never fails to deliver on the top-spot-for-eavesdropping front. And their range is far superior, but we're

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[statto]

[emily_strange84]

These things are always so much more exciting to one's imagination, isn't that so?

[statto]

That one's quite underwhelming. I couldn't find a picture of a massive one lke that old lady had in 'allo allo'.

[emily_strange84]

I am familiar with the Toast King, yes, or whatever it is they call him.

"Hitler, you're going to have to dub yourself so I can understand a word you're saying!" /blatant misquote.

[marblehunt]

The Nero staff are always more eccentric and confusing than the Starbucks gang too.

[emily_strange84]

I have to admit I've never noticed that, but thanks! Yet more proof, if any is even needed, that Nero still manages to laugh in the face of corporate uniformity and be interesting.
Well, nearly.