October 7, 2024Oct 7 comment_2960877 I just found out that some people eat Cinnamon Rolls with their Chili. I had no idea this was a thing. I don't know what to say to that.
October 7, 2024Oct 7 comment_2960885 14 minutes ago, Grailknight said: Start to comment. Remember what state Logan lives in .... Denial!
October 7, 2024Oct 7 comment_2960894 26 minutes ago, Logan D. Hurricanes said: Paywalled. What's the gist? https://www.npr.org/2024/06/05/nx-s1-4993527/dr-pepper-surpasses-pepsi-is-the-2nd-most-popular-carbonated-beverage-in-the-u-s Quote MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: OK - one of the country's most famous doctors is getting some long-awaited recognition. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) DAVID NAUGHTON: (Singing) I drink Dr Pepper, and I'm proud. I'm part of an original crowd, and if you look around... MARTIN: Dr Pepper just surpassed Pepsi to become the second most popular carbonated beverage in America. Coca-Cola is still No. 1. DUANE STANFORD: Coca-Cola classic has about 19% of the carbonated soft drink market in the U.S. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Duane Stanford is the editor and publisher of Beverage Digest. STANFORD: So then in second place, you've got Dr Pepper, with an 8.3% share. INSKEEP: Which is now a carbonated bubble or two ahead of Pepsi. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED MUSICAL GROUP: (Singing) Dr Pepper - so misunderstood. It tastes different... MARTIN: Now, Dr Pepper used to market itself as the plucky underdog of soft drinks, but it is actually older than Coke or Pepsi. It was invented in Waco, Texas, in 1885. STANFORD: It started off as a regional brand in the Southwest, and it grew over the years, and it's the major national player. INSKEEP: Which Duane Stanford credits to Dr Pepper's targeted marketing. STANFORD: They've gone really big on college football. On any given weekend during the championship bowl series, you'll see Dr Pepper. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: There you are - college football playoff trophy, presented by Dr Pepper. You are like the Greek god of trophies - classic. INSKEEP: (Laughter). MARTIN: I know. The soft drink also has a strong presence on TikTok, where Dr Pepper and pickles has become a thing. Here's TikToker Anna Grace Sims. ANNA GRACE SIMS: The pickles are in there - I even put some pickle juice in there for good measure - and here goes the Dr Pepper. It's not bad. It's weird, but it's not bad. INSKEEP: Now, that's a standard for you - weird... MARTIN: I'll take her word for it. INSKEEP: ...But not bad. MARTIN: Yeah. INSKEEP: Duane Stanford says Dr Pepper has gained ground also because of the choices by the rival it just passed. STANFORD: Pepsi has invested more in their zero-sugar offerings, and not as much in Pepsi cola. They believe that's the future when it comes to carbonated soft drinks. INSKEEP: So Pepsi cola's down, Dr Pepper is up - and Stanford anticipates Dr Pepper will stay in second place. MARTIN: So cheers to Dr Pepper, but OK - the pickles. I... INSKEEP: No. MARTIN: The pickles. INSKEEP: Yeah. MARTIN: Yeah.
October 8, 2024Oct 8 comment_2960910 Interesting. They're definitely throwing a truckload of money out there...and straight to a key demographic. Dr. Pepper ads saturate college football...and I suspect *nothing* has more of an overall viewership. Maybe the NFL; most NFL games get bigger individual ratings. But college football has *massively* more broadcasts...even if the Saturday slots overlap. They kinda have to. This week is when the college schedule starts going to Almost Every Night. 1 game Tuesday, 1 Wednesday, 3 Thursday, 4 Friday...all but one on ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, or CBS SN. Then there are 31 broadcast games (that doesn't count ESPN+ or ESPNU only games)...from first kick to last gun, about 14 hours. It's a bit longer than usual because ranked Boise State is playing at Hawai'i, so it's a VERY late start for the CONUS.
October 8, 2024Oct 8 comment_2960914 Dr Pepper has been on my list of preferences in beverages for a long time. It's a slot or two above automatic transmission fluid.
October 8, 2024Oct 8 comment_2960944 It's drinkable but at the bottom of my soft drink list above only Mountain Dew, root beer and anything diet.
October 8, 2024Oct 8 comment_2960945 I'm actually more fond of Pibb Xtra, once known as Mr. Pibb. Coca-Cola's version of Dr. Pepper, Pibb isn't quite as sweet as Pepper, just as Coca-Cola isn't quite as sweet as Pepsi. Dr. Pepper is what I usually drink in a restaurant that doesn't serve Coca-Cola. The conversation usually goes something like this-- ME: "Could I get a Coke, please?" WAITRESS: "Is Pepsi okay?" ME: "Do you have Dr. Pepper?" WAITRESS: "Yes, we do." ME: "I'll have that." If it's an upscale steakhouse that serves Pepsi products, I'll order ginger ale, if they have it. (I don't drink alcohol.)
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