It is stated in GTA V that Bean Machine is a popular destination for hipsters this is a reference to a stereotype that Starbucks is popular among hipsters.Despite this, the company's name itself is one of the few instances of non-sexual humor in the series. The coffee bean in the logo resembles a vagina, an example of Rockstar's sexual humor.This may be a reference to Kopi Luwak, a coffee that uses partially digested coffee cherries from the Asian palm civet.This could be a reference to the term "batshit", which describes something crazy. An ingredient of the Speedball drink is bat guano, or droppings.The beverage named "Speedball" could be a reference to the drug of the same name.The beverage named 'High Noon' could be a reference to the mission of the same name from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.Locations Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty Cityīean Machine have several branches across Liberty City: Costa Coffee is ironically the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world, but is extremely uncommon in the US. The design and coloration of the logo bears a striking resemblance to real life UK-based coffee retailer Costa Coffee. It is probably a spoof of chains such as Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. It promotes extreme franchising to destroy competitors, coffee for children, and caffeine. It has detailed information on Bean Machine products, like a list of specials and cup sizes, which may be a reference to bra sizes. They are one of the official sponsors of the CNT program I'm Rich in GTA IV.ī is the official website for Bean Machine. A Bean Machine store appears in the mission " Reuniting the Family". The Bean Machine is most likely the place to find businessmen and women loading up on overpriced lattes before they head out to work. The chain's slogan (as seen on its website) is "Tastes like fuel, kicks like a mule". Its advert can be regularly seen on TV and heard on the radio. 3.1 Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty Cityĭespite its numerous stores throughout Liberty City and Los Santos, the player cannot visit any location.
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