Can someone explain to me the material difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke? The answer has to be “nothing”, right? Kudos to the Coca-Cola company for a massively successful branding campaign. The drink of choice these days amongst the Kpop community (non-alcoholic division) appears to be Coke Zero and Sprite Zero. It’s seemingly in every mukbang and vlog I care to watch. The classic Diet Coke couldn’t dream of such popularity.
It’s hip now to drink the fake sugar version of Coke! Rather than being the weird one out holding a silver can. I can remember the weird faces from people when I tell them I prefer diet. Like regular Coke, the Coke Zero can is also red. From a visual perspective, one have to look closely to tell the difference. This has an unintended consequence: more than once I’ve wrongly grabbed regular Coke, mistaking the can for Coke Zero.
Why didn’t I simply get Diet Coke, with the unmistakable silver can? Well, we’re memetic creatures, aren’t we? I too am not immune to the want of following current trends. Though you’re never going to find me back in baggy pants again, even thought it’s making a fashion comeback. Jeans and pants that fit well will continue to feature in my wardrobe.
But I digress. You know what the best version of Coco-Cola is? (No, it isn’t Pepsi.) The classic 12-oz glass bottle version. Made with actual cane sugar. Now that’s the good - and expensive - stuff. Our local Costco sells those by the case, though I don’t care to ingest that much sugar (real or fake) enough to buy. Once in a blue moon at a taqueria is just fine with me.
Put it on a frame.