**Viral News Snippet:**

Viral News Snippet:

HOAX ALERT: “Starbucks x Miffy” Limited-Edition Collection is FAKE

A viral post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok claims Starbucks is launching a limited-edition “Miffy” collection worldwide featuring exclusive tumblers, plush toys, and a “Miffy Frappuccino.” The post includes a realistic mock-up image of a pink bunny mug and a cup with bunny-ear straw toppers, alongside the caption: “SOLD OUT IN 2 HOURS – BARISTAS ARE CRYING.”

The Truth: This is 100% fake. Starbucks has confirmed to multiple fact-checkers on Jan. 27, 2025, that there is no official collaboration with Miffy (the Dutch bunny created by Dick Bruna). The viral image was created using AI-generated art and identical watermark patterns found on an unofficial fan-art Pinterest board. Several resellers on eBay are already listing counterfeit “Miffy x Starbucks” cups for $150–$300. Do not buy them. The only official bunny collaboration Starbucks has ever done is the 2023 Sanrio x Hello Kitty Japan-exclusive collection. If you see this post, report it. 🐰☕🚫