According to the
Independent, researchers have proven that
the difference between Coke and Pepsi really is all in your head. Apparently the popularity of Coke's brand image causes people to think Coca-Cola itself tastes better, even though it really doesn't taste very different from Pepsi. As the article says:
"When asked to taste blind, they showed no preference. However, when the participants were shown company logos before they drank, the Coke label, the more famous of the two, had a dramatic impact: three-quarters of the tasters declared they preferred Coke." I've long suspected this. Personally I can't taste any difference between Coke and Pepsi, but I have a friend who swears passionately that there's a huge difference. Now I can show him this research to prove that he's simply been brainwashed by advertising. Oh, and the Pepsi Taste Test also turns out to be nothing but hot air:
"The findings suggest there is no scientific basis for claims made during the Pepsi ad campaign in which testers purportedly chose Pepsi over Coke when they were not told what they were drinking."
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but i actually blindfolded myself and put a bottle of coke on the table and a bottle of pepsi there too. i got somebody to move the two around on the table and i could clearly tell them apart.
i love coke.....i love coke.....i love coke.....
I just tried the new Gatorade G2, another pepsi product, and guess what. Even with less sugar it tastes even sweeter than Gatorade.
thanks
Coke in my opinion is rather... unhealthy for people and that it can affect people mentally.
thus they can be too hyper-active. Another problem about coke is how their ingredients make it to addictive thus making people feel its a necessity to buy coke. whereas pepsi on the otherhand doesnt have that much of a negative influence in the human body
So stay away from pepsi!
Long live Coke, Long Live Hitler!
Long Live Child Pornography
Healthwise, yes - more sugar is bad for you, but phosphoric acid has also been linked to decreased calcium in the bones, because it tends to bind with minerals (including magnesium and some others), so the comments about stomach acid are really moot.
I actually drink Faygo, it supports my local economy more (near Detroit) which is the pits right now.
P.S.
peace
There's a massive difference in taste between Pepsi and Coke.
First, Coke feels a littler harder than Pepsi. Try chugging a Coke, and then try chugging a Pepsi. Odds are you'll find the Pepsi easier to chug.
Second, Coke isn't as sweet as Pepsi, which might be a result of whatever ends up making it feel harder than Pepsi (perhaps more carbonation).
Finally, there is a slight difference in smell. I don't know how to describe it, but it's there if your nose is sensitive enough.
Anyway, Both suck, I like Dr. Pepper more, but between the two, I'll opt for Coca-cola.