coke or pepsi? - Page 2

05-22-2009, 08:36 PM

LONG LONG AGO
AND FAR FAR AWAY,
(Central America [CA], mid '80s)
I was a prince of the Coca Cola universe.

While I was serving as a military liaison in Honduras, the Coca Cola Corp. had stopped producing its traditional cola and substituted reformulated New Coke back in the USA. It wasn't popular; so, a premium was placed on remaining stocks of old Coke which ultimately sold/traded for over US $100. per case. There were still stockpiles of old Coke in CA warehouses which supplied my local sources at a cost to me of just pennies per can. My fellow princes and I were drinking old Coke Cuba Libres (Nicaragua Libres if one wanted to joke at the time), using indigenous Flor de Caña, as though it was as common as water. Eventually, the Coca Cola Corp. reintroduced the old Coke formula as Coke Classic and my brief tenure as a prince of that realm became a footnote in history. As for the debate between Coke and Pepsi, I don't know how anyone can stand to drink either of them without rum in it!

BrianR · 05-23-2009, 01:48 PM

If those are my only two choices, it's Coke. Except when I am eating pizza or something else tomato-ey. The sweetness balances out the acidic tomatoes.

Kaliayev · 05-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Pepsi is clearly the superior drink.

Unless Vanilla Coke is bought back. That stuff was the shit.

Sundae · 05-23-2009, 04:01 PM

I much prefer Diet Pepsi, but as de-caffeinated Pepsi isn't available (in this country at least) I do drink the gold coloured Coke these days. I voted with my heart though.

Griff · 05-23-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

I can't stand the diet drinks. I hate that sacharin taste (or what's the other one? It's not saccharine now is it)

I belive it is recnac trade name ytisebo.

Yznhymr · 05-23-2009, 08:08 PM

I was a die-hard Coke fan, then during the aforementioned New Coke fiasco, I decided if Coke had to end its Coke line and become more like Pepsi to compete against it, then Pepsi must be the superior product. Well, as we know, Coke went back to its original formula, but the damage was done. I have been the lone Pepsi drinker in my family every since then. My wife, kids, in-laws, extended family, etc. are all Coke fiends. This is really to my advantage since no one else will touch my soda, so IT’S ALL MINE! <Greedy laughter reverberates through the house>

Seriously, diet Pepsi has always tasted more like Pepsi than diet Coke ever did with respect to Coke. I also loved the wonderful Black Cherry & French Vanilla Pepsi Jazz, but alas, I can no longer get it in my area.

bluecuracao · 05-24-2009, 12:01 AM

I don't usually drink either, but I do love taking an occasional swig of Coke. Pepsi is way too sweet.

monster · 05-24-2009, 04:25 PM

Diet Coke is the only drink. everything else is punishment

Jaydaan · 05-24-2009, 04:32 PM

I have a carbonator, "soda quick" machine.... we make our own soda, spritzers etc. Its super easy to use, and cheaper than buying bottles of pop. We use Coke syrups at work, and I get a deal on them. I prefer Pepsi, but honestly paying $0.63 cents a 2 litre makes this house drink coke now.

sweetwater · 05-25-2009, 08:39 AM

I don't have a strong preference either way, which is good because at a restaurant I always seem to order the one they don't have there.

Perry Winkle · 05-25-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I much prefer Diet Pepsi, but as de-caffeinated Pepsi isn't available (in this country at least) I do drink the gold coloured Coke these days. I voted with my heart though.

Coke and Pepsi products in the US taste completely different to the ones in the UK, and the same products on mainland Europe are usually different tasting than either of the others.

Most people may not notice, but I surely do. I can tell the difference in flavor between bottling dates.

skysidhe · 05-25-2009, 09:22 AM

I like Pepsi but for occasional pain a Tylenol and a coke always does the trick.

It doesn't work with Pepsi only Coke.

ZenGum · 05-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysidhe

I like Pepsi but for occasional pain a Tylenol and a coke always does the trick.

It doesn't work with Pepsi only Coke.

Is that like the Diet Coke and Menthos trick?

Caffiene is a mild pain killer, FWIW.

skysidhe · 05-26-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Is that like the Diet Coke and Menthos trick?

Caffiene is a mild pain killer, FWIW.

I haven't heard about the diet coke and the menthos trick?
What's that?

Beestie · 05-26-2009, 09:36 PM

When you grow up in Georgia, you drink Coke. Or maybe RC Cola.

I wish they'd go back to using sugar and scrap that gawd-forsaken HFCS.

View Poll Results: coke or pepsi
coke	19	57.58%
pepsi	14	42.42%
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05-22-2009, 08:36 PM	#16
NoBoxes Guest Posts: n/a	true story *LONG LONG AGO* AND FAR FAR AWAY, (Central America [CA], mid '80s) I was a prince of the Coca Cola universe. While I was serving as a military liaison in Honduras, the Coca Cola Corp. had stopped producing its traditional cola and substituted reformulated New Coke back in the USA. It wasn't popular; so, a premium was placed on remaining stocks of old Coke which ultimately sold/traded for over US $100. per case. There were still stockpiles of old Coke in CA warehouses which supplied my local sources at a cost to me of just pennies per can. My fellow princes and I were drinking old Coke Cuba Libres (Nicaragua Libres if one wanted to joke at the time), using indigenous Flor de Caña, as though it was as common as water. Eventually, the Coca Cola Corp. reintroduced the old Coke formula as Coke Classic and my brief tenure as a prince of that realm became a footnote in history. As for the debate between Coke and Pepsi, I don't know how anyone can stand to drink either of them without rum in it! Last edited by NoBoxes; 05-22-2009 at 08:43 PM. Reason: links

05-23-2009, 01:48 PM	#17
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	If those are my only two choices, it's Coke. Except when I am eating pizza or something else tomato-ey. The sweetness balances out the acidic tomatoes. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

05-23-2009, 04:01 PM	#19
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I much prefer Diet Pepsi, but as de-caffeinated Pepsi isn't available (in this country at least) I do drink the gold coloured Coke these days. I voted with my heart though. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#21
Yznhymr the crowd goes wild! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 663	I was a die-hard Coke fan, then during the aforementioned New Coke fiasco, I decided if Coke had to end its Coke line and become more like Pepsi to compete against it, then Pepsi must be the superior product. Well, as we know, Coke went back to its original formula, but the damage was done. I have been the lone Pepsi drinker in my family every since then. My wife, kids, in-laws, extended family, etc. are all Coke fiends. This is really to my advantage since no one else will touch my soda, so IT’S ALL MINE! <Greedy laughter reverberates through the house> Seriously, diet Pepsi has always tasted more like Pepsi than diet Coke ever did with respect to Coke. I also loved the wonderful Black Cherry & French Vanilla Pepsi Jazz, but alas, I can no longer get it in my area. __________________ "The pride system tends to intensify the self-hate against which it is supposed to be a defense, since any failure to live up to one's tyrannical shoulds or of the world to honor one's claims leads to feelings of worthlessness." Bernard J. Paris, Ph.D.

05-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#18
Kaliayev Magnificent Bastard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 216	Pepsi is clearly the superior drink. Unless Vanilla Coke is bought back. That stuff was the shit.

05-24-2009, 12:01 AM	#22
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	I don't usually drink either, but I do love taking an occasional swig of Coke. Pepsi is way too sweet.

05-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#23
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Diet Coke is the only drink. everything else is punishment __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-24-2009, 04:32 PM	#24
Jaydaan Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 378	I have a carbonator, "soda quick" machine.... we make our own soda, spritzers etc. Its super easy to use, and cheaper than buying bottles of pop. We use Coke syrups at work, and I get a deal on them. I prefer Pepsi, but honestly paying $0.63 cents a 2 litre makes this house drink coke now.

05-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#25
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	I don't have a strong preference either way, which is good because at a restaurant I always seem to order the one they don't have there. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

05-25-2009, 09:22 AM	#27
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I like Pepsi but for occasional pain a Tylenol and a coke always does the trick. It doesn't work with Pepsi only Coke.

05-26-2009, 09:36 PM	#30
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	When you grow up in Georgia, you drink Coke. Or maybe RC Cola. I wish they'd go back to using sugar and scrap that gawd-forsaken HFCS. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

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