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Your comment about the Apple Soda lead me to discover one of the most WTF commercials I've ever seen.

Posted by Joe (@joe) on Dec. 21, 2024, 1:28 p.m.

I feel like I should have seen this if it was from 1991, but it’s hard to believe that I would have forgotten it:

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I was lead to it by this video, which made me laugh a number of times:

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I remember a bunch of those but not the two ironic Disney products.

If you really base your opinions on movies on soft drink tie-ins, then maybe I should once again reach out to chatGPT, in hopes that we can sway your opinion on some classic movies that I think you badly underrate.

Please come up with Coca-Cola flavors to celebrate the following classic movies: The Best Years of Our Lives, Spartacus, High-Low, Ride the High Country, and Night Moves

ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
These classic movies could inspire some creative and thematic Coca-Cola flavors that reflect their tone, themes, or key elements. Here’s what I came up with:

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
Flavor: Golden Homecoming

Description: A blend of caramelized apple, toasted vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon spice to evoke warmth, nostalgia, and resilience. The golden hue pays homage to post-WWII optimism and the film’s exploration of new beginnings.

Spartacus (1960)
Flavor: Gladiator Grape

Description: Bold black grape and pomegranate flavors with a touch of honey and a hint of rosemary, representing strength, sacrifice, and freedom. The flavor balances sweetness and earthiness, just like the grit and humanity of the legendary gladiator.

High and Low (1963)
Flavor: Contrast Cola

Description: A dual-layered drink with contrasting flavors: dark, smoky cola on top and zesty yuzu citrus below. Shaking it blends the layers, reflecting the film’s tension between wealth and poverty, and the moral dilemmas at its heart.

Ride the High Country (1962)
Flavor: Trailblazer Root Cola

Description: A rugged mix of sarsaparilla, smoked maple, and a hint of huckleberry, reminiscent of the old West’s dusty trails and the characters’ blend of idealism and pragmatism. A drink for those who seek honor and adventure.

Night Moves (1975)
Flavor: Midnight Mocha

Description: A rich, mysterious blend of dark chocolate, cold brew coffee, and cherry cola, reflecting the noir tone and complex, shadowy themes of the movie. Smooth but with a bitter edge, perfect for late-night intrigue.
Would you sip on any of these? Or tweak them further to enhance the cinematic tribute?


I don’t know what’s more marketable, the one with rosemary in it or the one you’re supposed to shake.