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Migueleby (Banned) 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:16am
Here's why Pepsi is better than Coke.
The intention of this thread is not to start a fight with any Coke drinkers. When Pepsi Vanilla is not available (which is a lot, since it goes in and out of production) or when I’m at a Coke-sponsored event, I’m guilty of walking past the beverage barricade. I have deep respect for Coca-Cola as a powerhouse business and catalyst for soft drink companies everywhere. I am also not writing this to condone drinking soft drinks; I rarely treat myself to a soda anymore knowing the benefits of a glass of water. I’m simply sharing my opinion of why Pepsi is the better company.

Better taste

People who say Pepsi has more flavor over Coca-Cola use a similar vocabulary. “Sweeter” and smoother” are words I have witnessed both in person and online. My parents at a family dinner commented that Pepsi tastes more like “soda” without all the “fizz”. If you compare two 8 oz. bottles of both brands you will find these accusations are truthful. Nutritional labels prove that Pepsi has more caffeine and sugar, and Coca-Cola has more sodium.

One of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read, The Cola Wars by Harvey Yazijian and Louis J.C., magnifies the difference between Cola and Pepsi. While Cola has more citric ingredients (along with an alleged secret ingredient the company has called “X” for years, which I believe might just be hype), Pepsi has a “peppery” sweeter flavor with 10% more sugar. In 1975 Pepsi was so confident they had a better taste that they hosted the famous event called Pepsi Challenge, in which consumers were blindfolded and had to pick the better taste with Pepsi the victor.

Better Advertisements/Marketing

Coca-Cola’s advertisements generally bore me to sleep. Since the company has existed, their strategy has focused on emphasizing their tradition as the “first” soft drink, and being the symbol of American life. The Cola Wars expresses that instead of just showing Coke bottles, Pepsi targets people enjoying the product. Since the Pepsi generation of the sixties, the business has focused on ingenuity and “experience” of the product rather than tradition. While I have enjoyed some Coca-Cola commercials, for example their nineties jingle “can’t beat the real thing” that surfaced in the nineties, Pepsi is genuinely better at keeping up with the current times.

Both companies have had their share of endorsing celebrities, like the beautiful Jennifer Lopez who has been a spokesperson for both at different times in her life. Most of the time these endorsements are linked with money, but I usually like Pepsi’s choices more. I’ll hand it to Coca-Cola that they nabbed Whitney Houston, Keanu Reeves, and Jack White in their favor. However, they have also sponsored Paula Abdul, Bruce Jenner, and Ty Burrell. On the flip side, Pepsi spokespeople have included Beyonce, Ozzy Osbourne, Enrique Iglesias,
Michael J. Fox, Victoria Beckham, and Sofia Vergara. Which company do you think has better parties?

The Underdogs

Not only has Pepsi dealt with bankruptcy twice, but they are constantly losing a battle to Cola’s sales. It wasn’t until 1979 that Pepsi topped Coca-Cola with $140 million more in sales, but Cola quickly rose back up and has been relevantly stable since. The company had a $600,000 budget in 1939 compared to Cola’s $15 million. They have had to rely on ingenuity throughout the years, and in the process made one of the first ad jingles ever: “nickel nickel.”

Around the year of 1999, Pepsi decided to market Aquafina water for healthier choices in a world that was counting calories, and Coca-Cola only followed in 2003. Pepsi also branched into many foods besides beverages, for example: Sun Chips, Cracker Jacks, Quaker, Doritos, and Rice a Roni. Coca-Cola still sticks to mostly beverages, such as Minute Maid and Capri Sun.


Wrap-up

Both companies have skeletons and their ingredients are extremely similar, yet Pepsi is generally more approachable and doesn't remind me of a grumpy grandpa the way Coca Cola does. For that reason, I will enjoy a Pepsi treat when given the choice.
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Vroomi 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:17am 
Clickbait title.


There's no ''best'' soda, it's all subjective.


Someone remove this thread.
Cola > Pepsi imho.
76561198162727631 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:17am 
1. You un-triggered me. Thank
2. I STILL DON'T CARE FOR TF2
Zennock 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:17am 
Currently, aren't Coco and Pepsi all from the same company?
Last edited by Zennock; 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:22am
Goblin 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:17am 
i skimmed read it
i agree
Prusak 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:18am 
I drink coca-cola.

I prefer Pepsi.

And I have an emote to sum up the situation.
:mindblown:
Ludek 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:21am 
I hate both.
76561198162727631 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:22am 
Originally posted by Ludek:
I hate both.
...ho-how...?
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOW FUCKING DAAAAAAAAAAAARE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU?!
actually idfc
Last edited by 76561198162727631; 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:22am
the gas station 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:24am 
coke is a better mixer, but pepsi is better by itself
Vel 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:26am 
I prefer water more.
Prusak 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:27am 
Originally posted by scooby doo:
dr pepper is better
It tastes like shit tbh.
Peppered shit.
asian boy hamm 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:27am 
But Fanta is still better than all pop because
1) Fruity taste is godlike
2) Made for nazis originally
Nostril 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:28am 
You don't realize they're all the same company?
Prusak 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:29am 
The best will always be mint+apple juice.

Not your bs attemps at juice.
Tymbark is at it.
Stop
Goblin 25 Aug, 2016 @ 10:31am 
Originally posted by scooby doo:
dr pepper is better
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