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CaptainWes

2012-01-05 11:52:22 AM

Paging Veteran of the Cola Wars

Wellon Dowd

2012-01-05 12:44:52 PM

Wellon Dowd

2012-01-05 12:45:47 PM

wildcardjack

2012-01-05 12:49:41 PM

Pepsi lost the cola battle, but Pepsico won the corporate battle. It spawned Yum! which operates a fast food network larger than McDonalds. And those serve Pepsi.

Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else.

bgddy24601

2012-01-05 12:54:02 PM

CaptainWes: Paging Veteran of the Cola Wars

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Jake Havechek

2012-01-05 12:54:43 PM

Cheeburger
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Cheeburger!

No Pepsi, Coke!

Nemo's Brother

2012-01-05 01:00:54 PM

wildcardjack: Pepsi lost the cola battle, but Pepsico won the corporate battle. It spawned Yum! which operates a fast food network larger than McDonalds. And those serve Pepsi.

Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else.

No Chinese place in the country has Coke over Pepsi.

enry

2012-01-05 01:02:41 PM

wildcardjack: Pepsi lost the cola battle, but Pepsico won the corporate battle. It spawned Yum! which operates a fast food network larger than McDonalds. And those serve Pepsi.

Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else.

Place I go to has Orangina and San Pellegrino Limonata.

/other places I get a mix of soda water and lemonade.
//haven't had Coke or Pepsi in almost 4 years

Fireproof

2012-01-05 01:02:42 PM

Nemo's Brother: wildcardjack: Pepsi lost the cola battle, but Pepsico won the corporate battle. It spawned Yum! which operates a fast food network larger than McDonalds. And those serve Pepsi.

Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else.

No Chinese place in the country has Coke over Pepsi.

The place I ate at last night has Coke, so I am really getting a kick out of some of these replies.

RumsfeldsReplacement

2012-01-05 01:07:35 PM

And once again, a corporation is STEALING FROM IT'S EMPLOYEES PENSIONS to make more money!!!!! It's all a shell game folks and your the suckers. ODUMBO WILL STEAL YOUR 401K NEXT!!!

/sorry, i'm one of those people who read Yahoo finance comments for the lulz

DubyaHater

2012-01-05 01:07:52 PM

Hey, we're making money, but not enough money to suit the bonuses of our executives. Lets cut our matching programs and start firing people. This will in no way offend anyone.
Of course, if you're a stoner eating Cheetos and drinking Mountain Dew, you probably don't care.

Current Resident

2012-01-05 01:29:56 PM

I don't always drink cola.

But when I do, I prefer:
i.colnect.net

IanMoone

2012-01-05 01:51:10 PM

wildcardjack:
Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else. SeaWorld just announced that they are switching to Coke from Pepsi this year. So sometimes it can change back.

I shouldn't complain much though. I found a local place that has Dublin Dr. Pepper on tap. And a couple flavors of Maine Root as well.

/they also have Mexican Coke in bottles

Sum Guye

2012-01-05 02:10:25 PM

BarbadoSlim

2012-01-05 02:18:57 PM

Pepsi tastes like stale goat sweat sweetened with Splenda.

Seriously who even drinks that swill.

Another Government Employee

2012-01-05 02:27:37 PM

Nothing new here.

Pepsi is always looking for the cheap edge where they keep their slaves from revolting while spending as little as possible doing it.

\I've kicked my soda habit.
\\Father was a long time veteran of the cola wars.

DrippinBalls

2012-01-05 02:39:29 PM

Drink that cola-crap. Drink that shiat! Drink it!!!

Sin_City_Superhero

2012-01-05 02:49:33 PM

I wonder if they still make this stuff. Off to check the Wiki...

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I guess not. Sad. That stuff was good.

Doc Daneeka

2012-01-05 02:51:13 PM

I don't feel strongly about this debate. Have a slight preference for Pepsi, but I'll drink either.

But the real bottom line is that either Mexican/kosher Coke or Throwback Pepsi (made with real sugar) are both so much better than either regular cola made with HFCS. Makes such a huge difference.

/am trying to cut back on the soda, though

ryarger

2012-01-05 02:57:08 PM

There are companies that still offer pensions???!?

poot_rootbeer

2012-01-05 02:58:56 PM

~~Pepsi~~ Every corporate entity in existence is always looking for the cheap edge where they keep their slaves from revolting while spending as little as possible doing it.

Marley'sGirl

2012-01-05 03:16:47 PM

I honestly believe there is something addictive in Diet Coke beyond just the caffeine. I know a ton of people who drink it non-stop. I can't stand it personally.

runwiz

2012-01-05 03:39:50 PM

And the $75 million in savings, what percent of net profits does it represent? They could probably save nearly that amount by cutting executive pay.

Jake Havechek

2012-01-05 03:41:59 PM

BarbadoSlim: Pepsi tastes like stale goat sweat sweetened with Splenda.

Seriously who even drinks that swill.

Where do you purchase your stale goat sweat sweetened with Splenda?

TravisBickle62

2012-01-05 04:04:47 PM

enry: wildcardjack: Pepsi lost the cola battle, but Pepsico won the corporate battle. It spawned Yum! which operates a fast food network larger than McDonalds. And those serve Pepsi.

Generally, tho, if you go into a small time eatery and they serve Pepsi watch out. They've cheaped out everything else.

Place I go to has Orangina and San Pellegrino Limonata.

/other places I get a mix of soda water and lemonade.
//haven't had Coke or Pepsi in almost 4 years

I've gone my entire life without drinking Coke or Pepsi

Ed Willy

2012-01-05 04:20:04 PM

Snarcoleptic_Hoosier

2012-01-05 04:24:10 PM

Meh, I'm not surprised at cost cutting. If the competition is able to cut pensions, they are too. "Competitive" just means you make about the same with us as you would the other guy. In down times, it's a race to the bottom.

/No dog in this fight
//I bought one of those SodaStream things - a little pricey on the front end, but I'm enjoying the sucker
///$55 for the premium model (after a crapload of discounts/rebate) and it's pretty good for generic sugar water

Macular Degenerate

2012-01-05 04:28:50 PM

Funny, that whole "maximizing shareholder value" thing, isn't it.

Ain't capitalism great?

Bag of Hammers

2012-01-05 04:31:54 PM

Macular Degenerate: Funny, that whole "maximizing shareholder value" thing, isn't it.

Ain't capitalism great?

Yup

www.themortonreport.com

From Wiki: While CEO of PepsiCo in 2008, Indra Nooyi earned a total compensation of $14,917,701, which included a base salary of $1,300,000, a cash bonus of $2,600,000, stocks granted of $6,428,538, and options granted of $4,382,569.

Captain Steroid

2012-01-05 04:51:36 PM

MooseMuffin

2012-01-05 05:07:11 PM

Marley'sGirl: I honestly believe there is something addictive in Diet Coke beyond just the caffeine. I know a ton of people who drink it non-stop. I can't stand it personally.

I also believe this, speaking as someone who drinks it non-stop.

McManus_brothers

2012-01-05 05:09:17 PM

FTFA: Pepsi [PEP 66.22 -0.52 (-0.78%) ] currently offers a pension plan and a scheme where it matches contributions to 401(k) retirement savings accounts, and believes offering both is more generous than its peers, a source told the Post.

Holy shiat! Heaven forbid they actually try to pay their employees more and offer better benefits, that might be good for corporate morale and might attract better employees! Can't have that, the CEO needs a few million added to her bonus!

Seriously, I can't wrap my head around the bold part. How the f*ck is that supposed to be a bad thing??? God-damn the corporate world is f*cked up.

there their theyre

2012-01-05 05:20:03 PM

McManus_brothers: FTFA: Pepsi [PEP 66.22 -0.52 (-0.78%) ] currently offers a pension plan and a scheme where it matches contributions to 401(k) retirement savings accounts, and believes offering both is more generous than its peers, a source told the Post.

Holy shiat! Heaven forbid they actually try to pay their employees more and offer better benefits, that might be good for corporate morale and might attract better employees! Can't have that, the CEO needs a few million added to her bonus!

Seriously, I can't wrap my head around the bold part. How the f*ck is that supposed to be a bad thing??? God-damn the corporate world is f*cked up.

Race ti the goddamned bottom.

Hey look out competitor cut pay for workers, we better cut as well to stay competitive. Alternately, hey look our competitor raised executive pay, we better raise ours to stay competitive.

Dwight_Yeast

2012-01-05 06:16:37 PM

Nemo's Brother: No Chinese place in the country has Coke over Pepsi.

Who the hell orders soda in a Chinese restaurant?

SpinStopper

2012-01-05 06:32:09 PM

Dwight_Yeast: Nemo's Brother: No Chinese place in the country has Coke over Pepsi.

Who the hell orders soda in a Chinese restaurant?

Um, that would be me ;)

Masso

2012-01-05 06:51:24 PM

Superior master race drink Dr. Pepper. Fact.

Omahawg

2012-01-05 07:12:48 PM

all i wanted was a pepsi. AND SHE WOULDN"T GIVE IT TO ME

not really, i got back on the coca-cola at this job but I'm down to three a night. I also use it to clean my battery cables. Because it is good.

Masso

2012-01-05 07:15:42 PM

Dwight_Yeast: Nemo's Brother: No Chinese place in the country has Coke over Pepsi.

Who the hell orders soda in a Chinese restaurant?

Uh. Are you under the impression that Chinese people don't drink soda at Chinese restaurant? I have something to tell you.

WelldeadLink

2012-01-05 07:26:44 PM

I need Pepsi because I stopped buying Coke when they started giving my money to polar bears.

The_Time_Master

2012-01-05 07:55:38 PM

FarknGroovn

2012-01-05 08:31:31 PM

Marley'sGirl: I honestly believe there is something addictive in Diet Coke beyond just the caffeine. I know a ton of people who drink it non-stop. I can't stand it personally.

I'm with you on this. My wife drinks it constantly. She freaks out when we run out. WTF is it about this stuff?

Kurmudgeon

2012-01-05 10:15:36 PM

H2O

Jamdug!

2012-01-05 10:39:39 PM

Pepsi never was a fan of the old generation.

TheShavingofOccam123

2012-01-05 10:56:42 PM

Pepsi can suck my dimpled white ass. One of the reasons why I lower myself to ordering Papa John's pizza is because I can get 30 decent wings and 2 liter of Coke to wash them down with.

Until last week. They are now selling Pepsi products.

Buffalo wings do not go well with Pepsi. The drink is too sweet and overpowers the layers of taste in the wings.

So Pepsi AND Papa Johns can suck my dimpled ass. Last time I order from them.

/And yes I would keep Coca Cola on hand but it goes faster around here than gold spray paint at a crack house

TheShavingofOccam123

2012-01-05 11:07:01 PM

sexy-fetus

2012-01-06 12:11:14 AM

Looks like no more pepsi for me.

The Lone Talbot

2012-01-06 12:28:44 AM

I drink a lot of Pepsi. Always preferred Pepsi to Coke. Drank alot of RC, then Pepsi, then Crystal Pepsi, then Pepsi as an elementary school age child. (Good job, dad!) Pepsi, Surge, then mostly Sprite throughout my teen years (my first internet persona/chatname was idrinkSprite) and then I started college and began my long-time Pepsi addiction. Sweet sweet caffeine... ahhhhh.

lacydog

2012-01-06 01:41:51 AM

The Lone Talbot: I drink a lot of Pepsi. Always preferred Pepsi to Coke. Drank alot of RC, then Pepsi, then Crystal Pepsi, then Pepsi as an elementary school age child. (Good job, dad!) Pepsi, Surge, then mostly Sprite throughout my teen years (my first internet persona/chatname was idrinkSprite) and then I started college and began my long-time Pepsi addiction. Sweet sweet caffeine... ahhhhh.

This sounds a lot like my story of life-long addiction. Hoping to kick that habit this year though. My personal health (especially the teeth) will be much improved for it if I succeed. Tis a terrible habit.

/Fountain coke is okay. Canned/bottled coke is terrible compared to Pepsi

Doc Daneeka

2012-01-06 08:21:46 AM

TheShavingofOccam123: Buffalo wings do not go well with Pepsi.

The ironic thing about this statement is that actually in Buffalo, wings are sold and consumed everywhere, and Pepsi is the dominant soft drink, and as far as I know, no one has ever made that complaint before.

/from Buffalo
//have eaten a ton of wings with Pepsi
///beer is a better choice though

kab

2012-01-06 09:38:18 AM

Marley'sGirl: I honestly believe there is something addictive in Diet Coke beyond just the caffeine.

I think it's the high levels of swillarin. Or perhaps the tasteslikeshiatocide they sprinkle in it.

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