The Most Controversial Question...

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Remember Pepsi Clear? Maybe it's cause I was a kid, but damn, that stuff was good!

It was called Crystal Pepsi.

The best was the SNL spoof they did on it called Crstal Gravy.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by ken0042

It was called Crystal Pepsi.

The best was the SNL spoof they did on it called Crstal Gravy.

That was massive. HAHAHAAH, I remember in the skit they had the same Van Halen song(Right Now) that Pepsi used in the commercial.

Another great SNL commercial is when they spoof Gatorade and use "CookieDough" ..hahahhahaha



To answer the thread question, I will have to say whatever is on sale, and Im not a cheap guy whatsoever, I just don't really have a preference between the two. I ain't gonna go out of my way to grab one or the other, but I will not buy Safeway pop, that **** gets flat after one glass of a 2 litre.

[Cowperson]

Can't stand Diet Pepsi.

Only Diet Coke and only in a can, not a bottle. The taste is different and it stays colder longer.

One can a day . . . . buy it early in the morning, still sipping into the afternoon.

Cowperson

[Eastern Girl]

I don't really have a preference either way when it comes to Coke or Pepsi. I tend to like cream soda or grape or orange crush over anything else.

[Superflyer]

Pepsi for me.
I find Coke to sweet, unless I get it from a place like 7-11, from the machine. Then it is watered down enough that I can drink it.
But above everything I like Sprite.

[troutman]

Facts(?) on aspartame (tastes like soap to me):

Pro:

http://www.greenfacts.org/aspartame/l-2/aspartame-4.htm

http://tc.engr.wisc.edu/UER/uer98/author2/content.html

http://www.caloriecontrol.org/opinasp.html

Con:

http://www.321recipes.com/aspartame.html

"Pro" aspartame people point to industry sponsored short term tests, ignoring independant tests. They point to "reliable" health sites, organizations, foundations etc. that are sponsored, funded & fed "facts" by companies that profit from aspartame.

[Scorponok]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Speaking of which, Cott seems to have the best ginger ale.

And is there anywhere in town you can buy Fanta Orange? My wife loved it in Mexico, but I can't recall the last time I saw Fanta in Canada.

Hey dude, you're in luck. There is a place I know sells it. It is an African restaurant in Kensington. There are only two, but I'm sure you'll find it in the phone book. Call them up and ask. Mt sis bought some for my birthday and it was awesome!

[ken0042]

Speaking of diet drinks and Aspertame; has anybody seen any pop for sale in Calgary that contains Sucralose. (I may have mis-spelled a couple of those.)

I have a bad reaction to Aspertame that I never had with Sacherine, and I was hoping Sucralose would be better for me.

[gallione11]

I'd have to say Diet Pepsi...

IF it's coming prepackaged from a store (cans/2-liter/20oz.).

If I'm getting it from a fountain, Diet Coke tastes so much better.

Used to be a hardcore regular Pepsi guy, but after drinking about 2 liters a day for a year and having to have some major dental work because of all that sugar, I switched to diet.

[photon]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Speaking of diet drinks and Aspertame; has anybody seen any pop for sale in Calgary that contains Sucralose. (I may have mis-spelled a couple of those.)

I have a bad reaction to Aspertame that I never had with Sacherine, and I was hoping Sucralose would be better for me.

Hm.. I thought Coke Zero was like that but on Wikipedia it says it still has some aspertame (though not as much as diet coke). Coke C2 uses some sucralose but also has aspertame.

In the US there is a "Diet Coke with Splenda" which has no aspertame, but I haven't seen it here.

[photon]

Hm.. Jones has three sugar free flavours of their colas, and they use only sucralose. Diet Rite's sodas are all with Splenda and Sunett (no aspertame), and I've read that Sobeys carries those (though I've never checked, I should go).

Also the Kirkland Signature diet cola from Costco uses Splenda (sucralose).

EDIT: Wikipedia again lol : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diet_soda

[FireFly]

Coke, or Coke Zero. If Coke Zero is unavailable I drink Diet Pepsi.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by @theCBE

Coke, its not even close.

But diet pepsi is way better than diet coke.

Totally agree 100%.

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by photon

Hm.. Jones has three sugar free flavours of their colas, and they use only sucralose. Diet Rite's sodas are all with Splenda and Sunett (no aspertame), and I've read that Sobeys carries those (though I've never checked, I should go).

Also the Kirkland Signature diet cola from Costco uses Splenda (sucralose).

EDIT: Wikipedia again lol : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diet_soda

Jones does not do Diet well. I miss their Upside Down Pinapple. That was the best drink ever.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Speaking of which, Cott seems to have the best ginger ale.

The best Ginger Ale I have ever tasted is Verner's which is sold around the Windsor, Ontario area.

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

And is there anywhere in town you can buy Fanta Orange? My wife loved it in Mexico, but I can't recall the last time I saw Fanta in Canada.

You can find Fanta at a German Delicatessen/hot food bar at the Crossroads market just off Blackfoot Trail.

Gotta love Fanta. "Because we can't let the Nazi's have Coca Cola!"

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by photon

Hm.. I thought Coke Zero was like that but on Wikipedia it says it still has some aspertame (though not as much as diet coke). Coke C2 uses some sucralose but also has aspertame.

I was also under the impression that part of the point of Coke Zero was to use surcalose.

I also think surcalose and Splenda are the same thig; just one is the trademark name for it.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by Reaper

The best Ginger Ale I have ever tasted is Verner's which is sold around the Windsor, Ontario area.

Verner's is excellent. I haven't had it in years, but it was always in London stores as well. It always had a 'bite' (I don't know how else to describe it).

Originally Posted by Reaper

You can find Fanta at a German Delicatessen/hot food bar at the Crossroads market just off Blackfoot Trail.

Gotta love Fanta. "Because we can't let the Nazi's have Coca Cola!"

Excellent!

[Julio]

Coke in all it's forms is better than Pepsi.
Having said that, most of the Pepsico flavours are better than the Coke alternatives, with the exception of Fresca, for which there is no substitute...
However...then there is Dr. Pepper, both diet and regular, which is currently at the top of my list.

[Eddie Bronze]

Originally Posted by photon

People's preferences for Coke vs. Pepsi have to do with marketing, not with the product.

Coca-Cola logo is all red=filled with goodness.

Pepsi logo has blue in it=originates from the pits of hell.



I don't drink either though. The more important question here should be:
Sprite

or

Make 7
Up Yours

?

[Sharpen 'Em]

Originally Posted by White Doors

!!!!!

What a waste of good RYE! Ginger Ale man!

I was raised drinking Ginger Ale whenever I was sick.
Coke or Pepsi doesn't ruin the rye when you only put in a splash.
Actually, you know what's good? Crown Royal, water and a squeeze of lime.