So I was little and I don't remember the New Coke flop, but I do remember another.
Remember that stuff? I was nosing around the net last night when I came across a message board where two members were laughing about it. They were the only two on the entire board who remembered it. So I had to go look it up.
I remembered I was in High School when it came out. (1992-1993 generally by most site's information.) And I remember drinking it a few times. Mainly because it was something different and funky. Not because I actually liked it. And, I'm pretty sure I stopped drinking it because it just really wasn't that good. It's been described as a combination of Pepsi and flat 7-Up and that sounds about right to what I remember. It wasn't as carbonated as normal Pepsi, and I seem to recall it did have a slightly flat taste to it because of that. But it was "crystal" clear, and us high schooler's drank it for a few weeks just because of it's hook. (Dumb kids.)
Another thing I forgot I had forgotten about both that soda and soda in general was that it was in actual glass bottles. Not the plastic ones for a buck you see everywhere nowadays. (You know, like the 16oz. size?) I was just mentioning something about the plastic bottles the other day and he was reminding me that they haven't always come in that type container. When remembering about the Crystal Pepsi, I realized how right he was.
What's sad is that people are not only selling, but people are buying, Crystal Pepsi things on ebay. Including unopened cans and bottles. People, the stuff is over ten years old. It's not good anymore. Really. Give it up. Those not willing to drink the expired product, have been signing their names to a petition to bring it back. Guys, it's not going to happen. Pepsi doesn't even mention it on their history page for crying out loud! The best I could get out of the site was the "ask Lisa" replies:
Q: What ever happened to Crystal Pepsi?
A: We stopped producing Crystal Pepsi. In the past Pepsi has distributed this flavor in several markets, however it did not sell as well as we had hoped. At this point, there are no plans to reintroduce this product; however, you can be assured that I will forward your comments to the appropriate individuals at Pepsi-Cola Company.
and
Q: How is Crystal Pepsi made?
A: Thank you for your interest in Crystal Pepsi. I thought that you would want to know that this product is no longer available. I promise to share your comments with the Pepsi team.
It's a "virtual" help desk so if you type anything (those two questions showed up when I just put in "crystal pepsi"), it just tells you I recognize you asked about Crystal Pepsi, but I don't have a response for that question yet. I'll be sure to share your question with my friends at Pepsi.
So there you have it. A walk down a memory lane that probably only a handful of people will walk. The rest of you will probably look at me funny and wonder what else us crazy "Gen X'ers" were willing to drink back in the day. :)
~ flowers bloom near Memory and Dream
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