Starbucks’ 2015 holiday cups were criticized by some Christians who argued the new design lacked Christmas symbolism seen on cups in years past.
The protest spread on social media, but now the backlash is getting its own backlash, with Starbucks cup defenders sharing photos of the new cups on social media with the hashtag #ItsJustACup.
Some Twitter users even listed a variety of social issues that their authors believe people should care more about than the design of a coffee cup.
Here are a few examples:
Read more: See How This Year’s Starbucks Holiday Cup Is Different From the Past
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