10 September, 2017
Fall might be two weeks away, but that's not stopping Starbucks or other big name companies from releasing their pumpkin spice products.
Despite the fact that autumn doesn't technically begin until September 22, everyone is wearing sweaters, discussing Halloween costumes and freaking out about pumpkin spice everything. "And those aren't even all of the bag's on-point details: "The inside of the purse is lined with rose-printed black silk, there's a lipstick stain on top of the lid, and "#ILoveYouLatte" is printed along the side.
The return of the pumpkin spice phenomenon is as good a sign as any that fall has arrived. "Its shape reflects your favorite drink as the ideal fall accessory".
In case you missed it: Starbucks' Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are officially back. You understand what our phlegm-y soul needs, CVS. Pumpkin pie gets its flavor from a mix that normally includes spices like ginger, cloves, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Iwatta says, "I think it's really interesting there is pumpkin spice dog food and deodorant". "Well immune system, it's not happening".
And while you can't believe everything you see on the internet (Abraham Lincoln said that, right?), this one is for real.
Now that the nightmare of living without Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is finally over, we can all overcompensate by pairing it with a pumpkin flavored version of the classic cereal-and-marshmallow snack. Order it if you must, but be prepared for the death glares from everyone behind you in line.
Here's a list of non-pumpkin flavored foods to help you power through whatever illness comes your way.