Heh. I read this convo then headed to the hospital cafeteria I'm at today. And lo and behold: Pepsi products! Boo.

And, I'm no drug expert, although I do play one on the internet, but I'd guess the chick that drank bottles of coke a day and died was probably addicted to some other stuff too, not that is a healthy practice, but I think opiates make you want sugar that much.

I miss real Coke. Diet Coke is a pale comparison to real Coke.

I dislike diet drinks generally, but I have them with meals. I can't just drink one straight.

I almost never drink soda anymore, either. It's mostly tea for me all day, hot and then iced. But occasionally I like a little jolt of extra caffeine.

My favorite used to be birch beer when I was a kid. I still love it, but you can't find it anywhere.

I actually get my favorite beverage shipped in. I love Sprecher's low cal root beer. It isn't zero calories, but it is low enough calorie (and tastes pretty good) that I can drink one of those in the evening and my soda craving is quelled.

In a carbonated coincidence, I have just stopped drinking soda this week. And caffeine (since I don't drink coffee, that was how I got my morning jolt). I love it, but it was the only liquid I ever drank and I drank tons every day. I want to be healthier. I can't just cut down, tried that before and I am an all or nothing kinda gal. Farewell, dearest Diet Dr. Pepper, you were a true friend.

My favorite used to be birch beer when I was a kid. I still love it, but you can't find it anywhere.

Our favorite bar actually has it on tap. Trufax.

No way, really? Not alcoholized or anything?

Another reason to visit Teppy!

I like the people who say "But it will strip paint!" I tell them, "Well, that takes care of that paint I actually ingested, then."

I had a major Diet Coke habit for ~25 years. But I've recently switched to slightly fruity fizzy water instead. I still have a mug or two of coffee in the morning.