I've lived with the teacup line for a few days but I think now I got it.
The lyrics should lead in the "places" chorus or lyric so . . .
"When you come to a stop light, you can not go because it's red
and if you're taking up two lanes, then go on, go ahead!"
Although it doesn't have the variation on the story, it does feel more natural than the "teacup" line.
"You got to put your order in, if you want it to come up,
and you better take the caffeine out, if you wanna a teacup!"
