In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I am advertising the only product that I will not compromise my loyalty: and that, my blither blather friends, is the unparalleled soft drink Pepsi. My intense loyalty to this brand actually goes back to childhood. I remember a family vacay (circa mid 1970’s) and watching my hot, thirsty, road weary dad beating the crap out of an ancient, roadside Pepsi machine somewhere in the flatlands of New Mexico. This decrepit, rusted machine had the gall to swallow his 35 cents without delivering the promised cold Pepsi. And I remember sympathizing with his blind rage. We needed our cold Pepsi, dammit! And no-Coke won’t do. Because no other product quite delivers the same sweet and bubbly packed sensation that a Pepsi does. Yes-I have tried to abstain. I have even gone almost a whole day (sweating with the effort) of not imbibing to later find myself standing in front of my garage fridge (in work clothes with my purse on my shoulder) cracking open a cold Pepsi and guzzling it down with a two handed hold. No other product in my life has this kind of desirable hold over me. I will drink various brands of coffee, purchase new and cheaper brands of make-up, hair products, clothing, and groceries. But I will not be separated from my (diet) Pepsi-no matter the cost or effort. It has even become Mr B's purpose in life to keep me perpetually stocked up while getting the most cases for the cheapest price. Which is probably why I’m infamous among my circle of friends-if you swing by house, I’m gonna offer you a cold, frosty Pepsi. Every time!
So I hope you enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday with friends and family-and of course, a cold Pepsi in your hands as you cheer on your team. Go Pepsi!!!
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For the record:
Pepsi will not be advertising in today’s Super Bowl commercial line up. Pepsi corporation has instead invested its funds into an internet campaign that will be awarding grants to individuals and organizations who are creating new ways to improve their local communities.
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