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Starbucks Fires Worker After LA Deputy Is Given Cup With Pig Drawing at Norwalk Store

The company says the doodle referenced the 'John Pork' meme, not a targeted insult.

Overview

  • A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy says a Norwalk Starbucks handed him a cup on Jan. 9 with a hand-drawn pig after a 16-hour shift.
  • The sheriff's department called the act extremely offensive and said the deputy reported it to the store manager for review.
  • Sheriff Robert Luna contacted Starbucks corporate security and checked on the deputy, emphasizing support for personnel.
  • Starbucks apologized to the deputy and the department, saying the sketch echoed the viral 'John Pork' meme and was never meant for a customer.
  • Starbucks says it has fired the employee involved and identified the Norwalk store near Firestone and Pioneer, citing a mistaken handoff after doodling on cups.