Friday, August 05, 2005

Cola Wars

Another observation from the front lines.

The Cola Wars didn't really do much in the way of changing peoples drinking habits, I've noticed, save to spread apathy amoungst people. Basically, when you get right down to it, cola tastes pretty much like cola, and the variations are minor to say the least. And after working in Pizza Hut for awhile, I can say with some confidence that 90% of the people, if asked to choose between Coke or Pepsi, would say, 'meh'.

The only place left? Vancouver. That's the ONLY place in Canada that I handle where people will actually NOT drink Pepsi when I offer it to them (despite the Red logo, the 'Hut is decidedly Blue when it comes to drinks). I have to wonder if it's some sort of ingrained rebellion, challange everything spirit that the Vancouverites have, or just delusional thinking that there actually IS a difference.

Giant Robots prefer RC Cola, all things considered.

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