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« on: April 09, 2013, 12:59:49 pm »

Stopped by my local Costco to grab a few items and decided to get a hot dog and Coke.  The cup was not the familiar red and white Coca Cola cup so I asked why.  I was informed that next week the fountains would be switched over to Pepsi products--at least at my local store; however, I would suspect that this is a national thing.  Apparently, Pepsi under-cut Coke and the boys and girls in Atlanta would not match the price.

I know the Pepsi people will be happy; however, I am not!

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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2013, 01:08:14 pm »

Well..... Just another reason to cut back on hot dogs and fries for me from Costco!  (Although their fries are gooood lol)

Pepsi in a can upsets my stomach... but fountain Pepsi has a really bad after taste (for me at least)

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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2013, 01:36:24 pm »

A friend of mine is opening a bar in downtown Phoenix. Coke wouldn't do crap for him, but Pepsi gave him a sweet deal and a cooler, so he is serving Pepsi.
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2013, 01:59:55 pm »

I use to be a Coca-Cola guy.... Loved Coca-Cola from the fountain... But now I prefer Pepsi....
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2013, 02:13:45 pm »

No way,, can't do it .. .I was born with Coca-Cola instead of blood in my veins ..
Grandpa owned a Coca-Cola Bottling plant, My Dad worked there until they sold it, I worked there for about 3 years before it sold..

when I was a kid, we would go into a restaurant as a family and my Dad would ask if they sold Coke or not.. and if not.. He walked us right out the door!

I remember one instance we sat down , He ordered a Coke and when it came out he tasted it and it was Pepsi, he called the manager over saying he ordered a Coke and why did they bring him a Pepsi... We walked out..

Interesting times as a kid but when your livelyhood depended on it.. it's just the way it was....


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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2013, 03:07:50 pm »

Funny... biggrin Big battle between me and Janet. She likes Pepsi and I can't stand it. Coca-Cola all the way.... drinking
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2013, 03:12:53 pm »

Funny... biggrin Big battle between me and Janet. She likes Pepsi and I can't stand it. Coca-Cola all the way.... drinking

Same here - Tina likes (liked) Pepsi and I was always partial to Coke.  Her tastes have since "matured" and she's now a Coke fan.   I guess it helps having 4 Coke machines in what used to be the dining room.   smile 

I don't depend on Coke for a living, so I won't refuse Pepsi as an alternative but my son Daniel will ask and if it is Pepsi, he orders something else.   I personally find Pepsi too sweet for my taste.

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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 03:29:02 pm »

I prefer R.C. over both Coke or Pepsi.
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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2013, 04:05:05 pm »

I hope Costco keeps carrying the Mexican glass bottles.
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2013, 10:09:13 am »

Same with my wife and I.  She will only drink cola at restaurants when they offer Pepsi.  If not Pepsi, she drinks water.  I am a Coca Cola man.  I still love her, just a little less.

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