Looks like they're stuck.
Warning of a "climate catastrophe," two activists with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals superglued their hands to counters at a Seattle Starbucks. Now they're being charged with two felonies each, according to PETA.
"After spending nearly two hours superglued to the cafe counter at Starbucks’ headquarters today to make the point that the company needs to stop discouraging people from taking Earth- and animal-friendly action by charging extra for vegan milks, two PETA supporters were arrested and are being charged with two felonies each, theft of services and destruction of property," the organization told the Washington Examiner.
Ahead of Earth Day, activists with the controversial animal rights organization staged a protest at the Starbucks location, which also houses the company's headquarters.
In a live broadcast on PETA's Facebook, demonstrators inside the coffee shop can be heard chanting, "Save the planet. Save the cows. Stop the vegan upcharge now."
"We’re not going anywhere @Starbucks! Literally, we’re superglued to your counter," the organization tweeted.
We’re not going anywhere @Starbucks!
— PETA (@peta) April 20, 2022
Literally, we’re superglued to your counter 🥴https://t.co/i5ZLHifN6i pic.twitter.com/NzPTPRkW7i
PETA has apparently been present in Starbucks stores on numerous occasions, though they do not often necessitate a police presence. The organization says it has "held sit-ins at Starbucks’ headquarters every day since January."
"We respect our customers’ rights to respectfully voice their opinions so long as it does not disrupt our store operations," a Starbucks spokesperson told the Washington Examiner.
One of the "stuck" activists told viewers of the broadcast, "This week, ahead of Earth Day, Starbucks is failing customers and failing the climate."
"We’re heading into a climate catastrophe, and Starbucks is still charging up to 80 extra cents for people to get the vegan milk — the sustainable option. It’s time for Starbucks to end the vegan upcharge now," the activist continued.
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The activists donned shirts that read "Not your mom, not your milk" and "End vegan milk upcharge."
As the video continues, one protester tells viewers that there are four police vehicles outside the establishment. Later, several officers can be seen entering the store.
The officers then informed the activists that they were trespassing and must leave immediately. All but the two superglued demonstrators eventually exited.
The officers then began examining the substance used to affix their hands to the counter. Later on, multiple men can be seen attempting to remove their hands with acetone and a tool of some sort.
“They are trying to figure out how to get us out of here,” an activist narrated to viewers.
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After her hand is finally removed, one of the activists says she is going to end the almost two-hour broadcast because her hand was bleeding and she needed to receive care.