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Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:02 PM

This poll is only for expressing your preference for Coke or Pepsi. If you drink neither, don't vote or vote for the "lesser of two evils".

My vote: Coke.

I want my $5!!!

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:05 PM

Pepsi is the choice of a new generation. Coke is for the old.
and the stupid. and the ugly. You aren't old, stupid, or ugly, are you?

Edit: A public poll. I love you.

MacosNerd · Jan 18, 2008, 01:07 PM

You're missing a choice - neither

I don't drink any colas. I used too and it was coke, but now in my obsessively healthy perspective I avoid soda.

olePigeon · Jan 18, 2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Pepsi is the choice of a new generation. Coke is for the old.
and the stupid. and the ugly. You aren't old, stupid, or ugly, are you?

Edit: A public poll. I love you.

Pepsi is for people who don't care about taste and give into marketing.

BlueSky · Jan 18, 2008, 01:07 PM

Coke. Pepsi is sweeter, less carbonated and induces spontaneous cerebral hemorrhages in pre-teens.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Pepsi is the choice of a new generation. Coke is for the old.
and the stupid. and the ugly.

Let's see the results!!!

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

You aren't old,

Old? Check!

36 going on 57

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

stupid, or

Stupid? Check!

Stupid is as stupid does.

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

or ugly, are you?

Ugly? Check!

I hope to be a swan someday.

3 for 3. I must love Coke!

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Edit: A public poll. I love you.

I did it for you!

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Pepsi is for people who don't care about taste and give into marketing.

It's amazing how little you and I agree on. Also, way to go serious. Does Peter Jackson love Pepsi or something?

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I did it for you!

Sounds like something a chick says to an ex-boyfriend after murdering his fiancee.

Edit: Holy crap, Pepsi is getting owned here.

Faust · Jan 18, 2008, 01:16 PM

Either Pepsi or Cola Zero (I don't like sugar in my coke and the sugar-free Pepsi tastes better than its opponent). Cola Zero is pretty sweet too, so I like it.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Sounds like something a chick says to an ex-boyfriend after murdering his fiancee.

I will MAKE you love me!!!

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Edit: Holy crap, Pepsi is getting owned here.

That was to be expected. However, if this was a diet Coke vs. diet Pepsi poll I would have voted for diet Pepsi.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Jan 18, 2008, 01:18 PM

Were is Dr. Pepper?

Edit: I'd like to add that Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper taste almost the same, unlike the diet drinks of Pepsi and Coke.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

It's amazing how little you and I agree on. Also, way to go serious. Does Peter Jackson love Pepsi or something?

Seriously, who is this passionate about soft drinks?!?!

If I went to someone's house and all they offered me was Pepsi, I wouldn't spit in their face. Actually, I'd probably drink it with relish. We don't buy soda pop very often. You see, my wife is a health nut and that makes me a vegetarian... errr

jokell82 · Jan 18, 2008, 01:19 PM

Considering Coca Cola has already won the soda wars, I always choose Coke. You Pepsi drinkers better enjoy it while it's still around.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

That was to be expected.

I know Coke is favored in the US, but to this degree? I think people are voting against me out of spite.

Originally Posted by Railroader

However, if this was a diet Coke vs. diet Pepsi poll I would have voted for diet Pepsi.

Weird. I'd go Sprite over 7up, hands down.

Oh yeah, I still miss Crystal Pepsi.

SirCastor · Jan 18, 2008, 01:20 PM

I voted for Pepsi. I have been a pepsi guy first and foremost. However, for me 2008 is "The Year without Soda", so I'm not going to be drinking soda anytime soon. For what it's worth, I preferred a Coca-cola slurpee over the Pepsi one (where available)

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

You're missing a choice - neither

I don't drink any colas. I used too and it was coke, but now in my obsessively healthy perspective I avoid soda.

"neither" is NOT AN OPTION!!! Vote now!!! Make a decision!

Vote Coke just to tick of Dakar

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

Were is Dr. Pepper?

Edit: I'd like to add that Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper taste almost the same, unlike the diet drinks of Pepsi and Coke.

I think Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper holds the record for longest soft drink name.

Originally Posted by jokell82

Considering Coca Cola has already won the soda wars, I always choose Coke. You Pepsi drinkers better enjoy it while it's still around.

Either you're crazy, or your humor is lost on me. I'd vote for the latter, but I've seen the Blu-Ray thread, so I'll stick with undecided.
I'm a meanie

Edit:

Originally Posted by Railroader

"neither" is NOT AN OPTION!!! Vote now!!! Make a decision!

Vote Coke just to tick of Dakar

Well he said he preferred Coke back in the day, so...

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I know Coke is favored in the US, but to this degree? I think people are voting against me out of spite.

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Weird. I'd go Sprite over 7up, hands down.

Oh yeah, I still miss Crystal Pepsi.

I'd have to do with Sprite over 7up as well.. But not old 7up. New 7up is too "citrussy".

Originally Posted by Back to the Future

“I’ll take a Pepsi Free.”
“Look, pal, if you want to stay here you’re going to have to pay for something.”
“Huh, fine, give me anything without sugar.”
“OK, one black coffee commin’ your way. That’ll be 15 cents.”

MacosNerd · Jan 18, 2008, 01:24 PM

Ok. I picked coke since I used to drink that back in the day.

jokell82 · Jan 18, 2008, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Either you're crazy, or your humor is lost on me. I'd vote for the latter, but I've seen the Blu-Ray thread, so I'll stick with undecided.
I'm a meanie

It was my lame attempt at bringing the Hi Def thread into this one.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by jokell82

It was my lame attempt at bringing the Hi Def thread into this one.

Your heart was in the right place.

Coke is for HD-DVD lovers.
Take that, starman. You're runnin' with the wrong crowd.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I'd have to do with Sprite over 7up as well.. But not old 7up. New 7up is too "citrussy".

Yeah, the newer formula is tolerable.

..and I've been waiting for someone to make the Tab joke for a little bit now.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by MacosNerd

Ok. I picked coke since I used to drink that back in the day.

That's the spirit!

Originally Posted by jokell82

It was my lame attempt at bringing the Hi Def thread into this one.

Perhaps the threads should be merged? hmm?

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Your heart was in the right place.

Coke is for HD-DVD lovers.
Take that, starman. You're runnin' with the wrong crowd.

What about the VHS lovers?!?! I'll bet they like wal-mart cola and claim it's as good as coke or pepsi.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

What about the VHS lovers?!?!

Once again, Tab. Or maybe RC Cola, which in the mists of memory, seems to hold a spot higher than Coke.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Once again, Tab. Or maybe RC Cola, which in the mists of memory, seems to hold a spot higher than Coke.

Oh no, you have it all wrong... I will list them from best to worst:

Coke
RC Cola
Tab
"New" Coke
piss
old piss
piss and vinegar
Pepsi

Jolt.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:44 PM

That's pretty bad. I don't remember Jolt being all that bad either. New Coke, too.

olePigeon · Jan 18, 2008, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

It's amazing how little you and I agree on. Also, way to go serious. Does Peter Jackson love Pepsi or something?

Yes.

olePigeon · Jan 18, 2008, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Jolt.

...

Mountain Dew

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

That's pretty bad. I don't remember Jolt being all that bad either. New Coke, too.

Sounds like the ranting of a blu-rey fan boi!

Did I do that right? Or should I have said Beta-max, LD, or SACD?

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

...

Mountain Dew

I listed piss already.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Yes.

Well, that explains it then.

Originally Posted by Railroader

Sounds like the ranting of a blu-rey fan boi!

Did I do that right? Or should I have said Beta-max, LD, or SACD?

Just be antagonistic. The rest just comes.

Arty50 · Jan 18, 2008, 01:51 PM

Neither. Boylan's Sugar Cane Cola.

But if I must choose Coke or Pepsi, I'll take Coke from Mexico.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Just be antagonistic. The rest just comes.

I see. All I have to do is pick a side and insult (albeit subtly or overtly).

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 01:53 PM

If anyone says Jones Soda I will shoot them.

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Arty50

But if I must choose Coke or Pepsi, I'll take Coke from Mexico.

I feel special because I kinda understand what you're saying. I remember drinking Coke when I was in the Bahamas, and the cinnamon taste was over-whelming.

Also, I seem to recall people talking about how different sodas taste now that they use corn-syrup instead of sugar for sweetner. I'm curious what the old stuff tasted like.

ort888 · Jan 18, 2008, 01:59 PM

Coke > Pepsi
Diet Pepsi > Diet Coke
Coke Zero > Every other diet cola

So Coke takes it...

That said, Pepsi is fine. It's not that big of a deal.

placebo1969 · Jan 18, 2008, 02:02 PM

I voted for Coke. However, if you can find it, try Mexican Coke. They've been selling it at Costco in 24 packs in the classic glass bottle. The primary difference is that Mexican Coke is made with sugar, not HFCS. I can clearly taste the difference.

EDIT: I started this post, but got sidetracked.

jokell82 · Jan 18, 2008, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

Coke Zero > Every other diet cola

Tried that for the first time the other day, and man it's good. I rarely drink soda but I'll probably buy a bunch of this stuff.

Railroader · Jan 18, 2008, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

Also, I seem to recall people talking about how different sodas taste now that they use corn-syrup instead of sugar for sweetner. I'm curious what the old stuff tasted like.

Originally Posted by placebo1969

The primary difference is that Mexican Coke is made with sugar, not HFCS.

Corn syrup is sugar. There are many different types of sugars. You guys mean Cane sugar made Coke.

Jones Soda (most if not all) is made with cane sugars.

cjrivera · Jan 18, 2008, 02:15 PM

Alright... who's going to make the ultimate poll?

Coke, HD-DVD, hate MBA
Pepsi, HD-DVD, hate MBA
Coke, BluRay, hate MBA
Pepsi, BluRay, hate MBA
Coke, BluRay, love MBA
Pepsi, BluRay, love MBA....
etc.

MacNNUK · Jan 18, 2008, 02:16 PM

Pepsi Max, nice round flavour.

Coke sets my teeth on edge.

olePigeon · Jan 18, 2008, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I feel special because I kinda understand what you're saying. I remember drinking Coke when I was in the Bahamas, and the cinnamon taste was over-whelming.

Weird, they added too much cinnamon. Coca-Cola is usually pretty good at making sure that the syrup is pretty standard no matter where you buy it. Usually the only difference between U.S. Coke and non-U.S. Coke is that in America they use high fructose corn syrup, while most other places use cane sugar. I also like the cane sugar variety better than the corn syrup kind.

Cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, or pouches (like in Brazil) can also change the flavor.

olePigeon · Jan 18, 2008, 02:22 PM

By the way, Henry Weinhard makes the best Root Beer in my opinion.

paul w · Jan 18, 2008, 02:27 PM

coke, but only if it's in a glass bottle on a hot day. oh yes.

chris v · Jan 18, 2008, 02:29 PM

I have a Coke rarely, like three or four a year. I have a Pepsi like, never. So I voted Coke.

chris v · Jan 18, 2008, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

coke, but only if it's in a glass bottle on a hot day. oh yes.

Big plus if it's a Mexican glass bottle, made with sugar cane, instead of corn syrup!

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Weird, they added too much cinnamon.

It wasn't overly strong, but coming from Pepsi I just noticed the Coke had this cinnamon bite/aftertaste I couldn't recall ever tasting.

Originally Posted by cjrivera

Alright... who's going to make the ultimate poll?

Coke, HD-DVD, hate MBA
Pepsi, HD-DVD, hate MBA
Coke, BluRay, hate MBA
Pepsi, BluRay, hate MBA
Coke, BluRay, love MBA
Pepsi, BluRay, love MBA....
etc.

That's using the old noggin.

Kenneth · Jan 18, 2008, 02:41 PM

Comparing sugar water?

Dakar the Fourth · Jan 18, 2008, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Kenneth

Comparing sugar water?

...I suppose that's better than calling it Pop.

Arty50 · Jan 18, 2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Corn syrup is sugar. There are many different types of sugars. You guys mean Cane sugar made Coke.

Per FDA labeling:
"corn syrup" = corn syrup
"sugar" = cane sugar

Yes, they are both technically sugar; but that's how they get labeled.

Anyway, the reason soda in the US uses mostly corn syrup is due lobbying by the US sugar industry which created extremely high tariffs on imported sugar. The corn industry took up the slack and they naturally don't want to see their end of the deal disappear either. It really sucks because cane sugar tastes a hell of a lot better and is probably better for you also.

The rest of the world is smart, and thus sugar is cheap outside the US. So they use a lot more of it in Coke produced outside the US.

Also, Coke has many different recipes around the world. Each forumula is based on regional palates and whether or not a culture of refrigeration exists there. So US Coke is different from Mexican Coke, which is different from Indian Coke, which is different from Brazilian Coke, which is different from Columbian co...uhhh...you get the point.