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New Coke

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  • 23-04-2013 9:46pm
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    wendell borton
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    On this day in 1985 coca cola launched a new formula for coke, which after negative public reaction the original was relaunched.
    Only it wasn't really the original as all traces of coca was removed and sugar replaced with cheap corn starch.
    Was the new coke an ingenious ploy or as Castro said an example of capitalist decadence.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke


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    Three Seasons
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    wendell borton wrote: »
    On this day in 1985 coca cola launched a new formula for coke, which after negative public reaction the original was relaunched.
    Only it wasn't really the original as all traces of coca was removed and sugar replaced with cheap corn starch.
    Was the new coke an ingenious ploy or as Castro said an example of capitalist decadence.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke

    What I find interesting is that coke in America is different than Ireland. In America they have high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar in it.


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    newballsplease
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭newballsplease


    You mean Old Coke?


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    #4
    Hande hoche!
    Registered Users Posts: 7,503 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    I would place more emphasis on effective tactics on Pepsi's part.


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    BillyMitchel
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    any new hookers to go with that?


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    the groutch
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    http://i.qkme.me/368n18.jpg


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    ToddyDoody
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    Personally, I prefer a bitter lemonade.


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    Mint Sauce
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    wendell borton wrote: »
    On this day in 1985 coca cola launched a new formula for coke, which after negative public reaction the original was relaunched.
    Only it wasn't really the original as all traces of coca was removed and sugar replaced with cheap corn starch.
    Was the new coke an ingenious ploy or as Castro said an example of capitalist decadence.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke

    Regardless of how they did it, did they not continue to sell both in at least The States. I remember a visit there during the early 90's and being able to buy both Coke, and Classic Coke.

    Still prefer Pepsi my self though.


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    Czarcasm
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    irish-stew wrote: »
    Regardless of how they did it, did they not continue to sell both in at least The States. I remember a visit there during the early 90's and being able to buy both Coke, and Classic Coke.

    Still prefer Pepsi my self though.


    Pepsi will never take the shìt off the back of your throat though like the carbonated kick you get in a can of freezing cold coca cola! :D


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    gallag
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    irish-stew wrote: »

    Still prefer Pepsi my self though.

    Weirdo.


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    Ruu
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    Cuke > Coke.


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    Mint Sauce
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    gallag wrote: »
    Weirdo.

    Its the choice of a new generation.


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    Banjo String
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    Coke Zero ftw.

    Much nicer than coke, infinity better than diet coke


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    MrStuffins
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    What is this? Reeling in the Years?


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    Kenjataimu
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    Ruubot2 wrote: »
    Cuke > Coke.

    http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9rjmg6orK1r6xbv8o1_500.gif


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    PrettyBoy
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    wendell borton wrote: »
    Was the new coke an ingenious ploy or as Castro said an example of capitalist decadence.

    I was always under the impression that 'New Coke' was a marketing tactic to boost sales of both new Coke upon it's initial release and original Coke when they reverted back to it.


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    Catkins407
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    I don't care about coke. I like cheese


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    you know what's awesome? Water.
    maybe a bit of lemon juice in there.

    carbonated freaks.


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    Tails142
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4aF8Je1Nns


    What if I told you, you were enjoying a coke zero right now?

    I'd kick the fuppin head off you ya backstard!!


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    Czarcasm
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    SamHall wrote: »
    Coke Zero ftw.

    Much nicer than coke, infinity better than diet coke


    All that coke zero and diet coke dirt are full of saccharine that does funny and quite frankly cruel things to a body, like leaving half your insides behind you in the lavatory! :(


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    Banjo String
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    My
    Czarcasm wrote: »
    All that coke zero and diet coke dirt are full of saccharine that does funny and quite frankly cruel things to a body, like leaving half your insides behind you in the lavatory! :(

    Meh.....

    My granny lived to the ripe old age of 97.


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    Zillah
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    wendell borton wrote: »
    On this day in 1985 coca cola launched a new formula for coke, which after negative public reaction the original was relaunched.
    Only it wasn't really the original as all traces of coca was removed and sugar replaced with cheap corn starch.
    Was the new coke an ingenious ploy or as Castro said an example of capitalist decadence.

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke

    This is not true. Coca Cola still uses extracts from Coca leaves, but the cocaine is removed from it. There is a single factory in the USA that is legally allowed to process the leaves, and they then sell the cocaine for medical pharmaceuticals.


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    Gran Hermano
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    We talkin G Ryan coke or K French coke?


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    bnt
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    Three Seasons wrote: »
    What I find interesting is that coke in America is different than Ireland. In America they have high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar in it.
    Allow me to let you folks in on a little secret:
    - sugar (sucrose) is a combination of glucose and fructose: 50% each.
    - high fructose corn syrup is a combination of glucose and fructose. It is available in different formulations, typically 42% fructose (HFCS 42) or more commonly 55% fructose (HFCS 55).
    - so, the difference between them is: HFCS 55 has 5% more fructose.

    If you're going to worry about sugars, you need to worry about all of them - including the ones produced when you digest any carbohydrates.

    From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch’.

    — Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut



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    #25
    Cee-Jay-Cee
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    What about that Pepsi Max...eh???


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    [Deleted User]
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    wendell borton wrote: »
    Only it wasn't really the original as all traces of coca was removed and sugar replaced with cheap corn starch.

    This was only in the US because of the farming subsidies which favour HFCS. They still use cane sugar in other countries.


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    you know what's awesome? Water.
    maybe a bit of lemon juice in there.

    carbonated freaks.
    Ewww lemon water, weirdo! Normal water is lovely.

    Three Seasons wrote: »
    What I find interesting is that coke in America is different than Ireland. In America they have high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar in it.

    I think the formula varies in most countries.


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    #28
    Duckworth_Luas
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    I only drink Dr Pepper, at least it's endorsed by a practising member of the medical profession!


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    #29
    Fizman
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    Actually, a few years back my old man was taking up some old floor boards in the house when he stumbled across a VERY old super can of Coca Cola, in exceptional condition. It's completely dent free. I'd hazard a guess that there are not too many of them about. I reckon it's from the 70s or 80s. Anywhere I could get it assessed?

    I'm sure there are some coke freaks out there willing to part with millions for this kind of thing? :pac:


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    PrettyBoy
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    Fizman wrote: »
    I'm sure there are some coke freaks out there willing to part with millions for this kind of thing? :pac:

    This guy paid $80 for a 20 year old Pepsi

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGwibPdEOVk

    Money well spent.


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    WoollyRedHat
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    I'd rather Dr. Pepper, he's the best doctor around.

    Appendix about to burst? Dr. Pepper will sort you out.


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