03-24-2004, 06:57 PM
Quote:But at the same time, they are effectively working together to ensure that a few kabillion people never even bother to try (insert cheapo brand of cola here).
I find that interesting since everyone in my family would rather have Sweet Valley Cola than any other type. I also see alot of Bubba Cola and Vess Cola when I go to friend's houses. I only know one person who actually prefers Coke or Pepsi (Pepsi in her case) over a smaller name brand. I have to say though that sweet valley cola is the nectar of the gods. : )
Course I also know a lot of people who don't drink colas at all, so that does tend to make it harder to judge what the soda drinking population prefers.
During my re-read of this, before posting, it occured to me that the only time I drink Coke or Pepsi is when I am eating out. If I had to wager, I would guess that is how it is with other people. They drink it when they are at a restraunt that only serves it or when at work that only has Coke/Pepsi products in machines. I think there is a huge difference between what people drink out of the house and what people drink at home. When out of the house you pretty much have to go with what is available, while at home you can chose what you like as well as what is cheaper (Coke and Pepsi usually cost more). It seems to me that the only real time that I ever have to choose between them is when I am at a place that has machines for both Pepsi and Coke. This is usually rare though. So usually I just drink what they have and then drink Sweet Valley Cola here at home. I guess maybe the advertising keeps Coke and Pepsi established as the main ones so that restraunts and other places don't switch to cheaper off-name brands?