News ‘Game of Thrones’-Starbucks cup mistake isn’t new. Hello, inadvertent product placement. May 6, 2019Zlati Meyer, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Game of Thrones’-Starbucks cup mistake isn’t new. Hello, inadvertent product placement. The Game of Thrones-Starbucks cup is buzzing on social media, but gaffs like this are nothing new — and they can drive sales.