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[Wag]

First world problems...

 

[GiantBombGamer]

Literally never had this happen, unfortunately...since I like RC and trying new things.

Everyone is so gossipy where I live, god forbid word got out that so and so was serving non brand name soda, oh the stories that would be told.

 

[Chococat]

Such an elites complaint. Say how terrible, ungrateful self center piece of crap the receiver is than the giver who is trying their best to be accommodation.

You can avoid such awkwardness by stop being a mooch and bring your own drink.

 

[PdotMichael]

They ask you "would you like some Coke?" and you say yes, but you did not expect them to come out with that... thing.

You cannot say you don't want it now, because that would be rude.

You reluctantly take it and place it in your mouth fully expecting it to taste like waste water from a washing machine, and it does.

You torture yourself with gulp after gulp, because you don't want to leave the glass standing there full, that would be rude.

You try to hide your disgust, but they can sense it. You can sense that they can sense it. Crap.

Oh God why did I agree to come?

You were invited to somewhere?

 

[Messofanego]

I can't imagine being snobbish about soda but now I don't have to.

 

[Kevtones]

Diet Dr. Bob's forever

 

[Elandyll]

They are just looking out for you there.

But Pepsi is gross...

 

[Ponn]

Stop picking on RC cola, it's good!

 

[Zoe]

Had this happen before, but it turned into a pleasant surprise. Usually I expect off-brand cola to taste like RC Cola--not bad, but not what you're expecting when you ask for a Coke. However, apparently HEB has gotten a pretty good handle on Coke's recipe cause it tasted pretty damn close.

I really don't like Maine Root Cola though, which is what all the hipster restaurants are switching to.

 

[Easy_D]

You know it's perfectly fine to just go

"What brand is it? Oh, then no thanks, do you have anything else?"

 

[BlueTsunami]

I had a friend in middle school whose parents only stocked warm Tab. I was used to the OG cocaina, Coca Cola. That shit was swill.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Almost all cola tastes the same. Coke, Pepsi, RC, store brand.

 

[Kthulhu]

If they bring you Sam's American Choice, that's RC.

And RC is a-ok.



Why would you be mad at being brought a clearly superior product?

Sales numbers don't reflect that.

 

[Krixeus]

OP should have just spat it on their faces. They deserved that at the very least!

 

[Hello? This is Hailun!]

They ask you "would you like some Coke?" and you say yes, but you did not expect them to come out with that... thing.

You cannot say you don't want it now, because that would be rude.

You reluctantly take it and place it in your mouth fully expecting it to taste like waste water from a washing machine, and it does.

You torture yourself with gulp after gulp, because you don't want to leave the glass standing there full, that would be rude.

You try to hide your disgust, but they can sense it. You can sense that they can sense it. Crap.

Oh God why did I agree to come?

I'll one up you, OP.

We don't drink Coca Cola like products in our house. We drink Soda. As in flavored Soda Water.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Sales numbers don't reflect that.

Sales numbers are clearly an indication of quality. That's how we know objectively that Bud Light is the best beer, McDonald's is the best food and Wal-Mart is the best store.

 

[Daffy Duck]

What about when you say yes, and they bring you a line of the white stuff?

 

[Pankratous]

Almost all cola tastes the same. Coke, Pepsi, RC, store brand.

Sure, if you have no taste buds.

 

[M.W.]

I just ask for coke but usually get heroine

 

[WaterAstro]

I only drink water, so I have no problems with this.

 

[frothystout]

awhy are you drinking soda? lol about being a soda snob you are still drinking sugar water.

"hide your disgust" are you serious w this classist-consumerist aggression

Seriously, "this poison syrup doesn't taste like my preferred poison syrup." We all complain about stupid shit in life but you drank a soda at your friends house, find something better to be discerning about.

 

[Alex Anderson]

I wanna go back in time and raid my great aunt's fridge stocked with Chek Cola.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Sure, if you have no taste buds.

You'd have to be a cola sommelier to taste the difference between standard HFCS colas.

 

[bjork]

Sales numbers don't reflect that.

Sales indicating quality means the Backstreet Boys are better than 99% of all music produced ever.

You'd have to be a cola sommelier to taste the difference between standard HFCS colas.

I could do it. I could also probably tell you if it came from a fountain or not, since it's always slightly different. This is my sad existence.

 

[Suzzopher]

As a Pepsi Max guy I have to suck it up when offered Coke Zero.

 

[Eumi]

I'm sorry your sugar water wasn't branded to your liking.

 

[Yayate]

My first visit to America put me on a fast track to dropping soda altogether.

American coke and pepsi are both disgusting. Cheap knockoff brands can't be much worse.

 

[johnsmith]

I only drink organic, small batch, artisanal sodas because I'm an asshole.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

If someone asked if I wanted and Coke and brought me a RC Cola, I'd quickly find an excuse to leave and then ghost them. I don't need degenerates like that in my life.

 

[oti]

Is this one of those copypastas? That meme for old people?

 

[rec0ded1]

Change your mind and say you want some of that purple stuuuuufff.

 

[BAW]

What about when you say yes, and they bring you a line of the white stuff?

Much preferable to what I experienced

 

[Smilax]

I'd be insulted if they thought i wanted that rich fancy coke when we all know the superior drink is Diet Dr.Thunder Extreme!!!

 

[TK-421]

If they bring this out, consider yourself blessed

 

[Rizific]

Ok, ask for water then.

 

[daevv]

I like when someone at a party shows up with an expensive liquor spirit only to buy the cheapest Coke/7 Up/Ginger ale to use as mix. You just spent $50-60 on the liquor but cannot front an extra $2-3 for some sensible mix. Chances are the stuff is smooth enough that a ice cube or few drops of water would be all you need anyway.

 

[Transistor]

I had some fish and chips at a restaurant a while ago and explicitly asked for a Pepsi. They didn't have Pepsi so I got a Coke instead.

This is clearly a lie. Nobody actually asks for Pepsi

 

[Ray Wonder]

Just drink water 🤔

 

[Wiped89]

Where are you guys from that "Coke" is just the generic term for cola? Every single time I've asked for Coke in a restaurant that doesn't have Coke, they give me the "Pepsi OK?" line. Every time. I have never, in my life, asked for Coke and been tricked into RC without warning. Obviously it's different at someone's house, but if someone gives me off-brand cola while calling it Coke, I thank them, drink it graciously, and then delete their number from my phone, because clearly I'm never talking to them again.

The UK. 'Coke' refers to all colas here, be it Coca Cola or the superior Pepsi. Or a supermarket knock off slosh.

 

[TheCochese]

You'd have to be a cola sommelier to taste the difference between standard HFCS colas.

BRB, adding that to my resume.

You can absolutely taste the difference between Pepsi, Coca Cola, RC Cola, and store brands.

It's not hugely different, but it's different. Not enough to be an ass over though.

 

[v1lla21]

I hate this in restaurants.

"Can I have a coke, please?"

"Sure"

(Bring you a Pepsi)

Lol hate it every fucking time. I do appreciate it when they say they got Pepsi but no coke.

 

[M.W.]

Ok, ask for water then.

Might be too warm or in a dirty glass

 

[Anoregon]

shit like soda brand loyalty is why Trump is president

 

[Fou-Lu]

Cola all tastes the same to me.

 

[johancruijff]

just ask for rum or whiskey to mix

solved

next problem

 

[El Daniel]

I'm with you OP.

 

[Big Nikus]

Boohoo, why can't I have my more expensive shitty beverage T______T

 

[Condom]

Off brand coke or soda in general tastes fine or even great where I live.

I would think you're rude by the way if you made a problem because of that, sounds childish

 

[JimmyF]

Just say " I changed my mind, can I have some water instead?"

 

[crowphoenix]

Yes, but in those same states, isn't Coke the only product that is actually carried? I thought Coca-Cola pretty much had a stranglehold in the South.

No, not at all. While we didn't have the same breadth of selection when I left in 2011 as I encountered when I moved north, we definitely had a sizable number of options that hit all the big ones and added stuff like Cheer Wine.

It was all just coke or sometimes soda.