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Artist Reveals The Hidden Life Of Starbucks’ Mermaid By Transforming Their Cups

Artist Reveals The Hidden Life Of Starbucks’ Mermaid By Transforming Their Cups

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By now, we've all seen some pretty incredible latte art (previously here, here, and here) but illustrations and sculptures on plastic coffee cups that are better than the beverage inside?

South Korean illustrator Soo Min Kim is kidnapping the iconic Starbucks mermaid, placing her into funny everyday situations, and his social media followers are loving it. From driving her passed-out friends to bathing in money she earned over the years, he shows the popular siren like we haven't seen before. Check out his quirky artworks below and feel free to upvote your favorites.

More info: Facebook | Instagram (h/t designtaxi)

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Becca 8 years ago

"everyday situations" ... hm... I'm pretty sure people don't see this happening everyday

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Last2Know 8 years ago

It's "Busting up a Starbucks!" *Seattle natives may remember

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Super Cat 8 years ago

I love this

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Kara Witham 8 years ago

The way the cup rim becomes lasso is pure genius.

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Misterscooter 8 years ago

The mermaid is dead.

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Becca 8 years ago

this one's my favorite 😂

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Rosa Kim 8 years ago

if this doesn't represent me as a human being I honestly don't know what does

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Charm Valenzuela 8 years ago

"seven days" XD

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Richard Campbell 8 years ago

not gonna go through 13 pages of this, but pretty darn clever. good art as well. thumbs up

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Kalya Crafts 8 years ago

What should i wear today?

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Super Cat 8 years ago

Starbucks should have used this one when the movie came out

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Wendy Yim 8 years ago

Can't believe people did these with just a cup

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gm 8 years ago

that's slimer..

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ADHORTATOR 8 years ago

Ned Flanders?

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Super Cat 8 years ago

Starbucks should have used this one when the movie came out if it existed then .

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PyroarRanger 8 years ago

Now that's something I would get. You can charge your phone with coffee!

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Last2Know 8 years ago

The mermaid is a swinger!

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Mai Calapardo 8 years ago

Coffee-talism!

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Jörg Zingler 8 years ago

Agreed.

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Andini Sartika 8 years ago

Creative!

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KatJ 8 years ago

Too many unicorn frappuccinos

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3ke 8 years ago

Kawaii mermaid!

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Last2Know 8 years ago

Yes, their coffee prices are robbery!

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Kalya Crafts 8 years ago

But it's MIIINE!

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Liv on Neptune 8 years ago

I love this one!

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Misterscooter 8 years ago

Coffee picks you up.

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Kalya Crafts 8 years ago

Hi, welcome to starbucks!

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panda_panda 8 years ago

This guy seems to really like Marvel.

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Ryan Air?

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Kalya Crafts 8 years ago

Kamakazke HAHHH! I honestly have no idea if thats correct, but whatever.

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Jörg Zingler 8 years ago

Thomas the tank engine :)

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Brainstorming the next frappuchino

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Ilona Baliūnaitė

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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Joe McNamara 8 years ago

Mine. 13221207_1...027849.jpg

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Axel Santos 8 years ago

very creative! <3

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jing cong 8 years ago

I like it

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Joe McNamara 8 years ago

Mine. 13221207_1...027849.jpg

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Axel Santos 8 years ago

very creative! <3

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jing cong 8 years ago

I like it

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