The Starbucks Name Fail meme is a long-standing internet phenomenon that highlights the often-absurd misspellings baristas write on customer cups. From turning 'Marc with a C' into 'Cark' to completely unrecognizable phonetic disasters, these images began circulating on platforms like Tumblr and Instagram in the early 2010s. The trend taps into the universal experience of the 'Starbucks Struggle,' where loud background noise and fast-paced environments lead to unintentional hilarity. It has since evolved into a versatile template used to poke fun at identity, communication breakdowns, or simply to celebrate the chaos of morning caffeine runs.