Grass Jelly Drink Has Nothing On Diet Pepsi
**WARNING: DO NOT READ WITHIN 3 DAYS OF EATING**
First, if you have the stomach for it, you're going to need to read this story from CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/09/02/frog.pepsi.can/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn
Now, I will wait while you run to the nearest bathroom to wretch for the next three minutes (or an hour and a half if you happen to be a Diet Pepsi drinker).
Feeling better? Nah, me either. But let's get on with it: Seriously, Pepsi! A frakkin' amphibian?!?!?! And you deny that it happened during the manufacturing process--or did I read that wrong? Last I knew, the entire point of a can of soda was that it was completely sealed from the moment of manufacture until said time that the consumer cracks it open to drink. I actually think we have a more serious problem if the frog/toad didn't get in during manufacture, but instead found a way in at a later date!!
I am well aware that things like this happen from time to time, sometimes without creating a stir within the general population. That does not make it okay with me!! Stir away, people!! This kind of thing needs a bit of publicity, especially when they want well over $4.00 for a 12-pack of name brand soda. I would be less horrified if it came out of a can of 'Diet Dr. Hy-Vee' (yes, that's really what they call it). And don't for a second think I am slamming the store brand soda. I'm just saying that if you get what you pay for, I don't care to pay an extra buck-fifty a pack for a chance at a mystery life form in my can! I can tell you straight up that I will be carefully checking my soda cans for the appropriate weight and balance for quite some time. I advise all of you to do the same.
CL
First, if you have the stomach for it, you're going to need to read this story from CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/09/02/frog.pepsi.can/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn
Now, I will wait while you run to the nearest bathroom to wretch for the next three minutes (or an hour and a half if you happen to be a Diet Pepsi drinker).
Feeling better? Nah, me either. But let's get on with it: Seriously, Pepsi! A frakkin' amphibian?!?!?! And you deny that it happened during the manufacturing process--or did I read that wrong? Last I knew, the entire point of a can of soda was that it was completely sealed from the moment of manufacture until said time that the consumer cracks it open to drink. I actually think we have a more serious problem if the frog/toad didn't get in during manufacture, but instead found a way in at a later date!!
I am well aware that things like this happen from time to time, sometimes without creating a stir within the general population. That does not make it okay with me!! Stir away, people!! This kind of thing needs a bit of publicity, especially when they want well over $4.00 for a 12-pack of name brand soda. I would be less horrified if it came out of a can of 'Diet Dr. Hy-Vee' (yes, that's really what they call it). And don't for a second think I am slamming the store brand soda. I'm just saying that if you get what you pay for, I don't care to pay an extra buck-fifty a pack for a chance at a mystery life form in my can! I can tell you straight up that I will be carefully checking my soda cans for the appropriate weight and balance for quite some time. I advise all of you to do the same.
CL
I gave up Diet Pepsi 2 months ago, but I will keep this story in mind as I face residual cravings. I was having fountain drinks, though, which makes it easier to monitor for body chunks. Unfortunately, there could still be a slew of amphibians in the syrup concentrate and I would never know it. Yuck.
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