You know fall has officially arrived (or is juuuuust on the horizon) when Starbucks brings back its seasonal drinks — most importantly, of course, the PSL. The coffee masters know they're not alone in being eager for autumn. Who doesn't love sipping a hot coffee in a comfy sweater? Lucky for all the fall enthusiasts out there, Starbucks has created a Facebook group where you can discuss all things fall-themed.
Starbucks tweeted a link to the page, saying "It's never too early to celebrate fall. Right?", prompting those who agree to click the mysterious link. The tweet includes a cute little video, with raked leaves stacked nicely (inside the house).
The link goes to a closed Facebook group called Leaf Rakers Society, described as "a safe place for a) pumpkins, b) year-round scarf-wearers, c) those who would rather work on their Halloween costume than their tan, and d) members of the Great Pumpkinwatch 2017 Facebook Group." The description continues, saying that the group is a forum where members can "work together with Mother Nature to help autumn arrive earlier in the calendar year."
You may request to join "the group that celebrates ... Fall. Year. Long", but you must abide by the group rules. They are listed in the description, and include "no hatin' on fall", and more specifically no hatin' on pumpkins, cold breezes, leaf piles, or autumnal-themed scarves (say what??). Topics should be fall themed, obviously, and when posting about products and drinks, they want you to keep it "Starbucks-focused." You should "be like fall: be cool", meaning "no religious or political debate" or "potty-talk".
As of now, there are 8,460 members. I might have to be member 8,461. Aren't you curious what fall-themed topics the people are discussing? Unfortunately, no fall-loving Facebook group can bring the season sooner, so in the meantime, I'll be sipping my homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, scanning the page for "autumnal-themed scarves" drama.
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