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Baristas can be true lifesavers—they make that delicious, sweet coffee that gets us through the day, they supply the masses with tasty shakes on a hot summer day, and basically provide a much-needed service that all of us have used at least once. But not all is good in barista land. For one, they belong to customer service, which comes with its own challenges that have long been documented. Another difficulty for baristas can be... their job as a whole.

A Twitter user who goes by human plushie (@INTERNETM1LF) started a viral thread where people posted the kind of ridiculous orders they've received from customers (and each one needs to be fulfilled—that's the service, after all). There's a whole plethora out there, and here are some of the more notable ones.

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The orders can range from absolutely bland, something akin to water with little to no flavor, to an essay length of requirements that the barista will have to figure out. And let's not forget, because the customer is always right, these drinks become a true challenge of willpower. Some even asked for a bee in a cup... Why? No one knows, but it's there.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual poopoo, that looks like pizza in liquid form

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And these orders aren't generated at a single central point—you can find them in all the cafes and shops that offer drinks. The majority do come from Starbucks, but there's a Dunkin' Donuts in the list too. Basically, no barista is safe from the scourge of silly orders, for which we can only offer our sympathies.

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We all probably have our favorite drinks, but these orders take it to the next level. And seeing how some of them are very excessive or just downright mocking, it's safe to say that customers sometimes go overboard. This also gives a glimpse into why so many baristas look overworked (or forget your name... they have mile-long orders to remember!)

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Michelle C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really am convinced that people order this cause they can put it in their for coffee they make at home...it's free if not cheap!

Hooman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and that was the day his heart pumped right though his chest

Mz Phit
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Curious about how much the customer is charged for something like this....at a certain point the coffee shop would add surcharges, right?

Random Anon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this person is trying to revive a dead person with that coffee?

Deborah B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

30 shots of espresso, and 30 pumps of sugar? Did the customer have a heart attack, or enter orbit?

The Deez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a former barista, the thought of someone wanting 30 shots in one drink gives me hives. I can only groan in despair for the customers who ordered after this person, not knowing that they were going to have to wait extra long for THIS order to be completed!

Jaekry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kind of understand this one; (I don't mind a cold/sweet coffee) so perhaps thinking ahead: leftover is nice as well?

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Jill Bragdon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much this drink cost? I get a venti latte with a extra shot and it is not a cheap drink.

Chris Sprucefield
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good. I'd just refuse, as that would be a lethal amount of Caffeine.. Suicide attempt?

Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

30 shots of air (?) would wake up a dinosaur 30 pumps of white Mocha.. is that white chocolate. No sense to this pic.

Naomi Cline
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So a white chocolate espresso? Wouldn’t that have been an easier way to order it?

Maddie Star ⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and never sleep again. some one's been watching Nightmare on elm street... 1 / 2 Freddy's coming for you..

Monolicle Potato
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Enjoy the sickness form your sofa! Watch your health soar away with the latest scientific invention: Diabetes in a cup! Only $4.99! But the health bills will cost $1000 more!

Marcellus the Third
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's physically impossible? "Venti" (italian for "twenty" because, you know, Buckies has class) drinks are 20 floz, so can hold that plus some floaty pumpy nonsense. But 1 shot = .75 fl oz so that's 22.5 floz of espresso; "pumps" less precise (Starbucks standards defines them by weight not volume: syrup .25 oz but sauce .5 oz weight) but it seems two "mocha" pumps fills a shot glass -- so 30x mocha is another 15floz! 37.5 floz of heart problems in a 20 floz cup?

Sasy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes the math on this was nonsense and the cost would be enormous if that wasn't an 80+ dollar cup of coffee the store needs to explain something to their shareholders.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

rainbow coffee....., i approve. i would probabaly maybe eat that

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Aurelia!
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um...did they write 'Salina I love you' so that the Barista would have to shout SALINA I LOVE YOU to the whole café??

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Isabella Rowe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" can I get an iced Berry lemonade just with no ice berry lemonade?" "you sure?" "positive" later " I have an iced Berry lemonade with no ice berry lemonade, for Kaila!" * all heads turn*

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