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Тупой Старбакс

« Тупой Старбакс » — пятый эпизод второго сезона американского телевизионного документально-реалити- комедийного сериала «Натан для тебя » и тринадцатый в целом эпизод сериала. Написанный соавторами сериала Натаном Филдером и Майклом Команом, а также Дэном Минцем , он впервые вышел в эфир на Comedy Central в США 29 июля 2014 года.

В этом эпизоде ​​Филдер пытается помочь переживающей трудности кофейне, переименовывая ее в Dumb Starbucks , пародию на американскую кофейную компанию и сеть кофеен . Во время создания эпизода фактическое местонахождение Dumb Starbucks вызвало серьезное освещение в международных СМИ. Этот эпизод стал вторым разом, когда «Нэйтан для тебя» стал предметом серьезного освещения в ведущих средствах массовой информации , первый раз это было видео, снятое для эпизода первого сезона «Санта / Контактный зоопарк». [1] Это заведение привлекло десятки посетителей, прежде чем оно было предположительно закрыто Департаментом здравоохранения округа Лос-Анджелес (LACDHS), событие, включенное в эпизод, хотя LACDHS не имеет никаких записей о действиях против Dumb Starbucks. [2] Зрители и комментаторы СМИ подвергали сомнению подлинность трюка, рассматривая его по-разному: как перформанс , заявление о потребительстве , достижение вирусного маркетинга или работу уличного художника Бэнкси .

Starbucks не подавала в суд, хотя и отметила прессе, что «оценивает» такую ​​возможность, одновременно подчеркивая, что название «Starbucks» является защищенным товарным знаком. После выхода эпизода в эфир он получил высокую оценку телевизионных критиков. [3] [4]

Сюжет

Элиас Заклин — владелец Helio Cafe, небольшой кофейни в Восточном Голливуде , в которой не хватает клиентов. [5] Филдер встречается с Заклином, чтобы обсудить, как он может конкурировать с более крупными сетями кофеен. Его идея состоит в том, что закон о пародиях разрешает справедливое использование логотипов и брендов компании, что должно привлекать клиентов. Он предлагает изменить имя Хелио на пародию на Starbucks под названием «Тупой Старбакс». [5] Филдер встречается с адвокатом Питером Дж. Марксом, который сообщает ему, что законность еще не обоснована, поскольку люди могут спутать Dumb Starbucks со знаменитой корпорацией, если только Филдер не зарекомендовал себя как художник-пародист. В свою очередь , Филдер показывает, что обманом заставил Маркса подписать форму об освобождении, которая возлагает на него ответственность за любой юридический ущерб, который может причинить этот трюк. [5] Маркс отказывается вернуть Филдеру контракт, но Филдер подтверждает, что у них есть видеозапись его подписания контракта, которая будет подтверждена в суде. Заклин и Филдер начинают писать пародии на популярные песни для выступления на вечере с открытым микрофоном . [4] Филдер также открывает художественную галерею , содержащую произведения изобразительного искусства, высмеивающие популярную культуру, продолжая свой путь стать художником-пародистом.

Когда возникает напряженность в отношениях с Заклином, он решает самостоятельно заняться Dumb Starbucks, выгоняя Заклина из проекта. [5] Арендовав свободное торговое помещение в соседнем Лос-Фелисе , они в течение недели приступают к строительству магазина. Филдер размещает на Craigslist объявление о поиске бариста с опытом работы в Starbucks и нанимает двух кандидатов. Dumb Starbucks открывается без особой помпы, что побуждает Филдера рекламировать магазин на стоянке местного Starbucks. На следующий день это место становится феноменом, привлекающим десятки посетителей и освещаемым в международных средствах массовой информации. Филдер объявляет о планах открыть второй магазин в Бруклине , Нью-Йорк , но первый магазин закрыт департаментом здравоохранения. [5] Чтобы помочь ему справиться с фиаско, он возвращается к Заклину за помощью, но тот отказывается. Филдер понимает, что поставил себя выше того, кому намерен помочь, и стал тем, кого презирает больше всего. Пытаясь исправить свои ошибки, он вывешивает табличку на двери теперь пустующего бывшего ресторана Dumb Starbucks, предлагая посетителям вместо этого посетить кафе Helio. [5]

Производство

Очередь у ресторана Dumb Starbucks, 9 февраля 2014 года.

In producing the second season of Nathan for You, Fielder and the show's writing staff did not intend to produce something that would go viral online. For an episode in the show's first season, they had created a YouTube video, "Pig rescues baby goat", which gained seven million views and news coverage even before the series aired.[6] Fielder did not want to do something similar again; as he later put it, "I'm not into things that feel like a sequel."[7] He and the writing staff thought that the Dumb Starbucks location might attract local news media, but not much else.[7]

Dumb Starbucks opened on February 7, 2014, at 1802 Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, which they announced via a tweet by an "official" Twitter account.[8] The strip mall also contained a Thai restaurant and a coin-operated laundromat.[9] The location contained items such as "Dumb Espresso" and "Dumb Frappuccino," CDs of Dumb Nora [sic] Jones Duets,[7] and coffee sizes were dumb tall, dumb grande and dumb venti.[8] Bootleggers outside the store sold ten-dollar "Dumb Starbucks" hats and one-dollar stickers.[9] A line outside, composed of curious locals, extended beyond the strip mall.[10] The location did not have a business license or health code rating visible.[9] The popularity of Dumb Starbucks was fueled by social media,[11] and according to USA Today, tweets from visitors revealed they stood in line for an hour to receive the free coffee.[8] The New Yorker noted that visitors protested the store's "horrible coffee."[12]

A reporter from Grantland visited the location, describing it as "madness with a side of possible poignancy."[9] News crews set up cameras in the strip mall's parking lot, but were unable to interview the "mysterious" owner behind Dumb Starbucks.[9] Upon the store's closure at 5:30 p.m., several people in the line began chanting "We want Dumb!"[9] Comment threads online suggested Fielder was behind the prank,[9] and Fielder held a press conference on February 10, confirming that the Dumb Starbucks store was a television stunt.[11] The store was closed later that day by the health department for operating without a permit.[13]

In an email to media outlets, Starbucks confirmed that "We are evaluating next steps and while we appreciate the humor, they cannot use our name, which is a protected trademark."[8] Mark McKenna, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame specializing in trademark law, told USA Today that "My gut tells me a court would be bothered by how much of the Starbucks trademark was used. It's not just the word but they also made the store look just like it."[8] As it turned out, Comedy Central and parent company Viacom escaped legal action from Starbucks.[10]

Themes

For the first time in my life, it felt like people actually wanted to be around me.

Nathan Fielder, in character, on his newfound fame[4][5]

"Dumb Starbucks" as a whole explores the fair use of copyrighted material with regards to the art form of parody. Fielder describes the issues involved within the episode, noting that parody "allows you to use trademarks and copyrighted material as long as you're making fun of them."[14] A "frequently asked questions" notice on the window of the location stated that the location was operating as an art gallery and was technically "making fun" of Starbucks as a parodic work of art.[8] "The 'coffee' you're buying is considered the art," read the notice, "but that's for our lawyers to worry about. All you need to do is enjoy our delicious coffee!"[8][9] Fielder summarized the episode's satirical intent as "a parody about the power of corporate branding."[10]

Outside the scope of the episode, the actual Dumb Starbucks spurred discussion regarding public consumption of art.[10] Spectators questioned the store's authenticity, some of which are depicted in the episode, presuming it to be a political statement on consumerism, or an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement.[12] Many commentators theorized it could be British graffiti artist Banksy,[5][11] and others simply considered the stunt a successful viral marketing strategy.[12] Dissenters dismissed the store as "too hipster."[9]

The episode features the one recurring narrative in Nathan for You, namely, "...that the underlying motive of these schemes is so Nathan can find friends, find love, and end his loneliness."[4] Robin Hardwick of Entertainment Weekly characterized the episode's ending as a Faustian bargain.[5]

Cultural references

As mentioned, the episode mainly targets Starbucks, and lampoons its merchandise and branding. The Dumb Starbucks store's logo, interior design, color schemes, employee uniforms, menu, and CD offerings all imitate Starbucks.[9]

In his quest to become a parody artist, Fielder suggests they mock the Rolling Stones, due to their age.[5] Among Fielder's musical parodies include spoofs of "Glycerine" by Bush and "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry.[14] Hardwick noted that many of Fielder's parodies consisted of late 1990s popular music.[5] At his art gallery, one piece depicts the logo of Bank of America as a tank, mocking the corporation as "Tank of America".[14] Other parodies include Continental Breakfast Airlines, T.G.I. Fart, Fruit in the Room, 1806 Flags, WoodFellas, and a 76 (gas station) logo prominently featuring the words "SIXTY-NINE".[14] The episode also incorporates clips from real media coverage of the "Dumb Starbucks" location, including Today, Fox News and Fielder's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[14]

Reception

The heavy press coverage of "Dumb Starbucks" attracted new viewers to Nathan for You,[7] and increased Fielder's own public profile considerably.[15] Following the stunt, Comedy Central posted the show's entire first season on their official website for streaming.[15]

The episode received critical acclaim from television critics. John Teti of The A.V. Club gave the episode an A, writing, "There is no brilliant meaning at the heart of 'Dumb Starbucks' except for the meaning that bystanders bring to it. And that, paradoxically, is the brilliant meaning at the heart of 'Dumb Starbucks.'"[14] Bill Bradley of The Huffington Post called the episode "genius."[16] Ryan Bort of Paste rated the episode a perfect 10/10, commenting, "the 'Dumb Starbucks' episode of Nathan For You more than lived up to the Dumb Starbucks phenomenon."[3] Robin Hardwick of Entertainment Weekly deemed it "almost a game-changer for the whole show."[5] "The much-anticipated 'Dumb Starbucks' episode finally aired last night and not only did it live up to the hype, but it went above and beyond," wrote Pilot Viruet of Flavorwire, summarizing, "It's an impressive episode of television, one that surpassed all expectations and seamlessly incorporated all of the prior media hype that was surrounding it, and just another showcase of why Nathan For You is consistently churning out some of the smartest and funniest comedy on television."[4]

Comedy Central auctioned off the art pieces featured in the episode online on the day following the episode's broadcast.[5]

The Helio Cafe

Soon after the "Dumb Starbucks" episode first aired, owner Elias Zacklin told a reporter that he had let all of his staff go that summer, as he could not afford to pay anyone.[17] According to its business listing on Google Search[18] and the business directory website Yelp, The Helio Cafe permanently closed.[19] The last Yelp customer review for the cafe was posted on March 12, 2016, almost 20 months after the premiere of "Dumb Starbucks".[19]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Dumb Starbucks [LA County]". MuckRock. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
  3. ^ a b Ryan Bort (July 30, 2014). "Nathan For You Review: "Dumb Starbucks"". Paste. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e Pilot Viruet (July 30, 2014). "'Nathan For You's' "Dumb Starbucks" Episode Exceeds Expectations". Flavorwire. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
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  11. ^ a b c Rory Carroll (February 10, 2014). "'Dumb Starbucks': comedian Nathan Fielder reveals he set up parody store". The Guardian. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  12. ^ a b c Emily Greenhouse (February 14, 2014). "Dumb Starbucks and the Art of the Hoax". The New Yorker. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  13. ^ Samantha Schaeffer (February 10, 2014). "Dumb Starbucks: County health department shuts down faux shop". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  14. ^ a b c d e f John Teti (July 29, 2014). "Nathan for You: "Dumb Starbucks"". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  15. ^ a b Zach Dionne (July 29, 2014). "Programming Alert: The Dumb Starbucks Episode of 'Nathan for You' Airs Tonight". Grantland. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  16. ^ Bill Bradley (July 30, 2014). "Nathan Fielder's 'Dumb Starbucks' Episode Finally Airs, And It's Genius". The Huffington Post. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  17. ^ Jackson, Hillary. "Mixed Feelings At Local L.A. Coffee Shops Over Increased Minimum Wage". Retrieved 2018-06-23.
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