Just Drink Water
This reminded me that I was gonna post about idiotic beverage names a while ago. When a soda has six words in the name, isn't it time to ditch the test marketing and make some executive decisions.

Do people really say "I love that Gatorade Fierce, it's WAY better than Gatorade Extremo? Do the 7-Eleven's get a tutorial with each new product to describe the chemical advantages of one flavor over another? Gatorade has footnotes with their ingredients, to prove that their product enhances performance.
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The theory is that it's scientifically proven to taste better when you're thirsty.
How far will it go? Diet Caffeine Free Uber-Force Tank Breaker Passion Punch Sierra Mist?
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