Coca Cola vs Pepsi: Is there a difference?

CianRyan · 15-02-2010 01:32AM

InkSlinger67 wrote: »

I think they come from two different worms!

This, is for you.

Pepsi, btw.

rednik · 15-02-2010 01:34AM

Always Coke and always will be for me.

GLaDOS · 15-02-2010 01:36AM

Definite difference. I love Pepsi.

Abelloid · 15-02-2010 01:43AM

kowloon wrote: »

You'll have to trust me on this one, people generally prefer Pepsi, but tell them what they're drinking before they taste it and the results change in favour of Coke.

Of course alot of people will just prefer Coke anyway, you obviously don't like Pepsi, but not the majority that the poll in this thread would suggest.

This is a prime example of why successful companies place so much emphasis on marketing; the product itself is only part of the equation.

I'll give Pepsi a go tomorrow. ...in a paper cup.

kowloon · 15-02-2010 01:48AM

JustinOval wrote: »

I'll give Pepsi a go tomorrow. ...in a paper cup.

You have to get someone to buy both for you and not tell you which you're drinking. Chances are you'll prefer Coke if you drink it all the time.

I'd put money down that there's some obscure brand that most people would find even nicer, but nobody buys it.

OutlawPete · 15-02-2010 01:50AM

Dr Pepper beats both.

emeraldstar · 15-02-2010 01:54AM

Diet Coke ftw!

McChubbin · 15-02-2010 01:55AM

HalloweenJack wrote: »

On cream soda, Country Spring's version is gorgeous.

+1 Also adore Jones' Soda version of Cream Soda. OH MY GOD- liquid ecstasy in a bottle!

Giselle · 15-02-2010 01:57AM

McChubbin wrote: »

+1 Also adore Jones' Soda version of Cream Soda. OH MY GOD- liquid ecstasy in a bottle!

Jones' soda is so sugary it makes my teeth cry.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 15-02-2010 01:59AM

emeraldstar wrote: »

Diet Coke ftw!

Never.

The Roach · 15-02-2010 03:29AM

If you're ever in America taste both Pepsi and Coke there, then you'll have a clearer sense of the differences between them. Over there, the Coke has more of a caramel-like taste, and Pepsi has a slight tangy citrus-like taste. Over here the difference is more subtle, but it's still there.

Personally, I usually go for Coke, but Pepsi makes a nice change every now and again.

OutlawPete · 15-02-2010 03:31AM

What's the craic with the Classic Coke we be seeing in the movies, is that some kinda super fine tasting secret coca cola beverage that only americanos are allowed be having? :cool:

Jesus Wept · 15-02-2010 05:35AM

Cavan Cola ftw.

Hank_Jones · 15-02-2010 05:42AM

The-Rigger wrote: »

Cavan Cola ftw.

Don't remember Cavan Cola, did it go by any other name?

Or was it called Cavan Cola everywhere?

I remember coke that was sold in 250ml bottles, but don't think it was called Cavan Cola

m@cc@ · 15-02-2010 05:46AM

Hank_Jones wrote: »

Don't remember Cavan Cola, did it go by any other name?

Or was it called Cavan Cola everywhere?

I remember coke that was sold in 250ml bottles, but don't think it was called Cavan Cola

Could have been something like that. I remember it tasted like defrosted ice pops, quite syrupy.

Jesus Wept · 15-02-2010 05:46AM

It was called Cavan Cola but wasn't stocked everywhere.

Here is the wiki page.
You'll find a few threads about this necter of the gods and also a facebook group.

Hank_Jones · 15-02-2010 05:49AM

The-Rigger wrote: »

It was called Cavan Cola but wasn't stocked everywhere.

Here is the wiki page.
You'll find a few threads about this necter of the gods and also a facebook group.

related products: Score Cola, Cadet Cola.

Cadet Cola was the one that I remember, 20p for a bottle I think.

I remember Score Cola as well, but certainly to a lesser extent.

Cadet Cola was like syrup.
Good stuff.

PrettyBoy · 15-02-2010 05:51AM

If you think Coca-Cola and Pepsi taste the exact same then you probably think there is no difference between those two and Tesco Value Cola?

m@cc@ · 15-02-2010 05:52AM

PrettyBoy wrote: »

If you think Coca-Cola and Pepsi taste the exact same then you probably think there is no difference between those two and Tesco Value Cola?

Ah c'mon, loosen the purse strings. Tesco Premium Cola.

brendansmith · 15-02-2010 05:56AM

Fanta = nazi refreshment

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanta

Hank_Jones · 15-02-2010 06:01AM

I remember guzzling down Dunnes cola back in the day.
Could get 2 litres for like 39p.

Wasn't like anything else on the market, believe it was some Canadian cola or summit.

Oh weren't the old days grand...

Jesus Wept · 15-02-2010 06:04AM

Dunnes Cola used to be savage a few years ago before the changed it.

Adyx · 15-02-2010 06:10AM

Michael-O'Neill wrote: »

pepsi max > pepsi > coca cola

OutlawPete wrote: »

Dr Pepper beats both.

Dr Pepper > Red Bull Cola > Pepsi > Coca Cola

Although Dr Pepper isn't cola flavoured, it still gets my vote.

Hank_Jones · 15-02-2010 06:18AM

Adyx wrote: »

Dr Pepper > Red Bull Cola > Pepsi > Coca Cola

Although Dr Pepper isn't cola flavoured, it still gets my vote.

Jaysus, Dr Pepper.

Possibly one of the most horrible beverages that I have ever had the displeasure of drinking.

Only bought it that once though, the memory still sticks with me to this day though.

Mahatma coat · 15-02-2010 07:34AM

brendansmith wrote: »

Fanta = nazi refreshment

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanta

Fanta FTW, all the cola product are Ditchwater in comparson

Abi · 15-02-2010 08:07AM

No option in poll for both woeful. I have a serious hate for the stomach stripper that is coke, but pepsi is that little more pathetic.

15-02-2010 09:30AM

Coca Cola, then 7up nd then Lilt..
I've done the blindfold challenge for coke nd pepsi nd passed wit flyin colours.

bonerm · 15-02-2010 09:35AM

Mahatma coat wrote: »

Fanta FTW, all the cola product are Ditchwater in comparson

Diverting slightly, I've always wondered about this one. Is it "ditchwater" or "dishwater" (eg that lesson was clear as dishwater/ditchwater). When used in verbal similies there seems to be an almost 50:50 usage among people as a whole.

Gerty · 15-02-2010 10:04AM

I understand the whole growing up with one(pepsi or cola) effecting how you think of it and how it tastes compared to others. I'm a coke person and i just don't buy that pepsi is definitely nicer through those blindfold tests.

First of all, obviously all is just opinion and there is no wrong or right answer.
And secondly, the thing about coke winning the marketing war here, but still everywhere you go you have the choice, if people like it, they'll buy pepsi as its so widely available.

15-02-2010 10:10AM

bonerm wrote: »

Diverting slightly, I've always wondered about this one. Is it "ditchwater" or "dishwater" (eg that lesson was clear as dishwater/ditchwater). When used in verbal similies there seems to be an almost 50:50 usage among people as a whole.

It gets very confusing if anyone ever washes their dishes in a ditch..

Coca Cola vs Pepsi: Is there a difference?

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