Starbucks and MamaPop Want You To Have an Espresso Maker ***Contest Closed***r
***Contest Closed*** Sometimes you want a new, better puppy with added tail-wagging power. Sometimes you want a robotic hand and your own Dance Dance Revolution machine. And sometimes you just want a kick-ass cup of espresso. Well, Starbucks and MamaPop want to give you a gorgeous espresso maker to celebrate the launch of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Light (50% fewer calories and 60% less sugar)! Because one out of three ain't bad. Contest details after the jump!
First, you will ask me: Palinode, is this espresso maker awesome? And I say: awesome? This biznatch is orange:
In order to win this decidedly excellent Ascaso Espresso Maker with a value of $550, all you need to do is answer my fiendishly not-very-difficult trivia question:
Q: What film director has his very own signature brand of coffee?
BONUS Q!: What is your favorite film by said director and why?
Leave your answer in the comments, ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. The contest is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and will run until noon on Tuesday, April 6th, after which time one lucky commenter gets the Ascaso Espresso Maker, sent to you direct by catapult. Or something. I don't know every last detail.
Also, because we like you and we want your choice of sweet flavoured coffee beverage to be healthier than falling down an elevator shaft, feel free to grab a coupon for $1 off your next Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Light below.
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David Lynch, and my favorite film he directed is Wild At Heart.
Thank you. :-)
Posted by: Jaque | March 30, 2010 at 02:38 PM
I'm going with Francis Ford Coppola and the "Heart of Darkness" roast -- a good way to recover after a dinner at the French Laundry with a couple liters of his red wines.
Posted by: norm | March 30, 2010 at 02:40 PM
But I'd rather have the robotic hand than the espresso maker, can I choose that instead?
Posted by: norm | March 30, 2010 at 02:41 PM
All things orange belong in my kitchen so, thanks to all of the previous posters:
1. David Lynch
2. Dune is his only movie that I have seen maybe 10 minutes of.
Posted by: PB&N | March 30, 2010 at 02:47 PM
David Lynch (btw, I've had the coffee-not bad)
I guess Elephant Man because John Hurt was magnificent in it
Posted by: Renee | March 30, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Apparently David Lynch although I thought Coppola had coffee too, but maybe I'm thinking of wine which totally makes sense because wine and coffee are both consumed in the morning, right? RIGHT? Nervous ahem...
I'd go with Blue Velvet. I have VIVID (and unfortunate) recollections of that movie and remember it as being the EXACT moment I realized my then boyfriend and I maybe saw things a little differently.
Sidebar - Did anyone else know that David Lynch voiced a character on The Cleveland Show? Oh, IMDB... Whatever did we do without you?
Posted by: teh Duchess | March 30, 2010 at 02:55 PM
David Lynch,
favorite directed by him, "The Straight Story", why: least weird.
Posted by: kelly | March 30, 2010 at 02:55 PM
David Lynch and Mulholland Dr.
Posted by: savia | March 30, 2010 at 02:57 PM
To quote Laurel: "David Lynch! Dune! Want coffee!" although I might add a few more exclamation points to the want coffee part. !!!!!!! There you go.
Posted by: Amy | March 30, 2010 at 02:58 PM
David Lynch
The Elephant Man because he manages to get you to identify with the pain of the main character and it gives us a look at the various hearts of men.
Posted by: Jennifer B. | March 30, 2010 at 03:01 PM
David Lynch.
Mullholland Dr. is the only one I seem to have seen...
Posted by: em | March 30, 2010 at 03:03 PM
David Lynch.
Blue Velvet was my favorite because it was weird, very weird, but I loved it.
Posted by: Rebecca Graham | March 30, 2010 at 03:06 PM
This is a really great prize would love to have one
Posted by: Jerold A. Sauer | March 30, 2010 at 03:07 PM
David Lynch. Dune. 'cuz I'm a sci-fi geek and most of his other stuff weirds me out.
Posted by: mouse | March 30, 2010 at 03:14 PM
David Lynch, Elephant Man is still a favorite.
Posted by: Becky | March 30, 2010 at 03:20 PM
David Lynch, twin peaks!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 30, 2010 at 03:26 PM
David Lynch.
And Lost Highway is my fav. It just fucks with your mind beautifully.
Posted by: Jaimi | March 30, 2010 at 03:30 PM
David Lynch. Don't really like any of his movies. My spolied rotten brother actually has that exact Espresso Maker and really loves it.
Posted by: Jgamma | March 30, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Thanks for the contest!
David Lynch's coffee is Signature Cup.
I'll have to say "Inland Empire" is my fave right now, because I remember it most vividly. I got so engrossed in it, it totally screwed with my mind.
In a good way!
Posted by: Ellen M. | March 30, 2010 at 03:36 PM
David Lynch (I think by page 5 of the comments it's probably no secret, but I actually knew the answer!).
Mulholland Drive. I mean, it's so weird and mind-warping, how can you not be drawn in? Though I love it because I still think about some of the images, and it's been years since I saw it. Brilliant!
Posted by: Sherri | March 30, 2010 at 03:47 PM
David Lynch, and totally Mulholland Drive! Coffee, coffee, coffee!!
Posted by: typicalquirk | March 30, 2010 at 03:49 PM
David Lynch.
Mullholand Drive is the only one I've seen.
I'm not a coffee person, but perfectly steamed hot chocolate or chai lattes? YUM!
Posted by: Dawn K. | March 30, 2010 at 03:57 PM
David Lynch... and I haven't seen any of his movies. ?
Posted by: AmandaG | March 30, 2010 at 04:01 PM
David Lynch; I'll go with Blue Velvet. Loved Dennis Hopper taking hits of oxygen.
Posted by: flybigd | March 30, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Lynch! Blue Velvet, baby.
Posted by: Amy | March 30, 2010 at 04:13 PM
David Lynch signature cup coffee.
I guess I would have to say twin peaks.
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Posted by: debp | March 30, 2010 at 04:15 PM
David Lynch. Blue Velvet is my fave, but didn't he also do Eraserhead, one of the CREEPIEST films ever? And of course, Twin Peaks, but that's TV.
Posted by: gilashoshana | March 30, 2010 at 04:24 PM
David Lynch
Posted by: Alicia | March 30, 2010 at 04:28 PM
David Lynch! And I heart Blue Velvet ^_^ Definitely!
Posted by: Desiree Fawn | March 30, 2010 at 04:28 PM
My favorite David Lynch movie is The Elephant Man
Posted by: Alicia | March 30, 2010 at 04:29 PM
roses are red
violets are too.
I need to win coffee,
Yes, it's true!
Many thx.
Posted by: susan lee wiener | March 30, 2010 at 04:38 PM
David Lynch...
Blue Velvet.
Posted by: Theron Willis | March 30, 2010 at 04:38 PM
David Lynch.
i've only ever seen Blue Velvet, so I guess that's my fave?
thanks for the contest and the chance!
Posted by: heidi | March 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM
David Lynch! The Elephant Man.
Posted by: Lisa | March 30, 2010 at 04:55 PM
David Lynch, Mulholland Drive.
Espressooommmmmmmmm
Posted by: Fawn Amber | March 30, 2010 at 05:01 PM
David Lynch
And I liked Mullholland Dr., even though it made no sense to me at first. One of those movies you have to digest.
Posted by: Sara | March 30, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Answer: David Lynch (although Paul Neuman also qualifies)
Can't say I've tried his coffee as I have Fairway Supermarket & get the Soopa Stuff from it's Awesome Roaster Jim!
My Favorite movie is DUNE- really want the Spice & the Radioactive Blue Eyes that go with it! DO NOT WANT to look like a stage 4 Navigator 'tho!
Posted by: yknot | March 30, 2010 at 05:22 PM
David Lynch.
I've only seen 2 of his movies - Elephant Man and Dune and I liked both. I have to say though that
I watched every single episode of Twin Peaks and loved it so much.
Who could forget "who killed Laura Palmer" or the pie?
Posted by: Tricia Honea | March 30, 2010 at 05:30 PM
David Lynch - Dune
Posted by: Michael | March 30, 2010 at 05:31 PM
David Lynch!
Posted by: Nicole Greene | March 30, 2010 at 05:38 PM
David Lynch - and always - The Elephant Man.
It's freaking Serengetti Sunset Orange!!!!! My favorite colour because it combines red & yellow
Oh 100 little gods I would SO love to cook up some Blue Mountain in that machine.
Posted by: dk | March 30, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Paul Newman. "Where The Money Is."
I win!
Posted by: Suzy Q | March 30, 2010 at 06:02 PM
David Lynch.
My favorite film of his is Eraserhead because every time I watch it I develop a new theory of what the movie is really about.
Posted by: soypunk | March 30, 2010 at 06:03 PM
David Lynch. Dune because it is awesome.
Posted by: Sarah | March 30, 2010 at 06:04 PM
David Lynch. Dune is my favorite.
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Posted by: Kiara | March 30, 2010 at 06:31 PM
david lynch
mulholland dr. because i haven't seen many of the others... I know, i know...
Posted by: alaina | March 30, 2010 at 06:32 PM
David Lynch
& Mulholland Dr. for sure!!!!
Posted by: iambellaluna | March 30, 2010 at 07:03 PM
David Lynch and I'd have to go with Dune. Thank you!!
Posted by: Kelly J | March 30, 2010 at 07:23 PM
David Lynch. And probably Elephant Man.
Posted by: Wendryn | March 30, 2010 at 07:29 PM
1) David Lynch
2) 2) Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me because it is visually interesting, the characters are fascinating and iconic
Posted by: David Heath | March 30, 2010 at 07:31 PM
David Lynch--Blue Velvet
Posted by: Kurt | March 30, 2010 at 07:32 PM
mmm, tasty david lynch. tasty espresso. do i have to pick a favorite movie? i guess dune or mulholland dr...
Posted by: lila | March 30, 2010 at 07:35 PM
David Lynch.
Twin Peaks anyone? (Not a film, but it can count, yes? Yes.)
Posted by: chatty cricket | March 30, 2010 at 07:40 PM
I'm going to guess David Lynch, as that seems to be the popular consensus. From his body of work, I'd have to say that Mulholland Drive is probably my favorite (I can vividly remember watching this on my friend's couch in college, all of us going "WTF?!?" but trying to be all cool & "duh, I knew that all along.") I've never seen Dune or any of Twin Peaks, but I know I would love them, if given the opportunity.
Posted by: Meghan | March 30, 2010 at 08:12 PM
David Lynch Inland Empire maybe? It made my brain need a bath afterwards, that's always a good sign.
Posted by: Samantha | March 30, 2010 at 09:15 PM
David Lynch, and Mulholland Drive, just 'cause. (ok, I just want the espresso maker and am ashamed to admit that I cannot remember seeing any of his films except maybe that one except maybe not).
Posted by: Courtney | March 30, 2010 at 09:21 PM
David Lynch, Blue Velvet
Posted by: Nancy C | March 30, 2010 at 09:29 PM
David Lynch
Mulholland Dr.
Posted by: Erin W | March 30, 2010 at 09:36 PM
David Lynch
Twin Peaks
Posted by: Leah | March 30, 2010 at 09:42 PM
David Lynch. Mulholland Drive
Posted by: Ray | March 30, 2010 at 09:53 PM
David Lynch - my all time favorite movie is Blue Velvet. *adore* Isabella Rossalini and Dennis Hopper must be one of the most interesting humans on earth! I have 2 kids...I need this machine.
Posted by: missy5ft2 | March 30, 2010 at 09:57 PM
david lynch i like dune
Posted by: chris v | March 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
1. David Lynch
2. I like Blue Velvet because Kyle MacLachlan is amazing in it!
Posted by: Dee | March 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM
David Lynch and I liked Dune the most.Catapault sounds a little scary!Or is it just me?Ha Ha
Posted by: Shari D | March 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM
David Lynch. And Mulholland Drive!
Posted by: Kate | March 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I had to look it up, but its David Lynch! My favourite movie of his has to be Blue Velvet; it left an indelible mark on me!! Love it!
thanks
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Posted by: Annie | March 30, 2010 at 11:50 PM
DAVID LYNCH!! Favorite Film? By far "Blue Velvet"
Posted by: Tiffany | March 30, 2010 at 11:51 PM
David Lynch
"David Lynch Signature Cup Coffee"
I liked Mulholland Dr.
Posted by: Kelly Ann T. | March 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM
I like David Lynch, Twin Peaks (which is also a movie besides being a TV series!).
Posted by: Christina | March 31, 2010 at 12:10 AM
David Lynch - Mulholland Dr.
Posted by: payal | March 31, 2010 at 12:42 AM
David Lynch! Mulholland Dr
Posted by: Terry Basham | March 31, 2010 at 12:51 AM
david lynch
Posted by: ashley peterson | March 31, 2010 at 01:56 AM
David Lynch. I really liked Mullholland Drive except when the teeny tiny old people came out and started running around. Then I just got really confused. That espresso maker is lovely!
Posted by: funda62 | March 31, 2010 at 04:33 AM
David Lynch
Elephan Man is my favorite movie!
Posted by: Marilyn Wons | March 31, 2010 at 04:52 AM
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David Lynch.
Bonus answer: Blue Velvet, because it was the first time I saw an "adult" type movie and I felt all grown up when I saw it
Posted by: cdziuba | March 31, 2010 at 06:06 AM
David Lynch. And my favorite film has GOT to be Blue Velvet :D Absolutely.
Posted by: Timbo | March 31, 2010 at 06:45 AM
David Lynch!
I love his film, Blue Velvet, so great!
Posted by: Eileen Burke | March 31, 2010 at 07:48 AM
The director is David Lynch and I love Elephant Man because it's just so sad.
Posted by: Ann Welsh | March 31, 2010 at 08:26 AM
DAVID LYNCH AND DUNE OR BLUE VELVET
Posted by: EMMA L HORTON | March 31, 2010 at 08:40 AM
David Lynch. I don't like any of his movies. But I do looooooove coffee!
Posted by: kris | March 31, 2010 at 09:00 AM
David Lynch has his own coffee brand. I loved the movie The Elephant Man.
Posted by: Amanda | March 31, 2010 at 09:21 AM
david lynch..mulholland drive.
Posted by: mmg | March 31, 2010 at 09:26 AM
David Lynch.
"Blue Velvet" although it messed w/ my mind when I saw it.
Posted by: M. Reismeyer | March 31, 2010 at 09:30 AM
David Lynch. He's crazy and I love it. Blue Velvet is always a fav, but his tv show Twin Peaks was a goodie also. Thanks!!
Posted by: amber | March 31, 2010 at 09:33 AM
david lynch! Great giveaway! ! crossing my fingers!
Posted by: courtney | March 31, 2010 at 09:35 AM