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2007–2026

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Pepsi made a clear cola in the early 90's called Crystal Pepsi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Pepsi Here's an old pic of me drinking it. (and eating a turkey leg). http://i.imgur.com/T1rZc39.jpg

pud·478-point thread·

I like the implication that it was considered more socially acceptable to chug vodka than Coca Cola.

nilved·103-point thread·

Reminds me of Crystal Pepsi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Pepsi

DerekL·6-point thread·

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Breakout years
2

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Total points
595

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Total comments
261

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Every submission

DateTitle as submittedByPointsComments
2013-07-17White CokeFirst breakout · Best threadannapowellsmith478236
2013-12-14White Cokelelf10
2015-11-26White CokeLatest 20+ point returnvezzy-fnord10324
2019-05-09White Cokekoolba61
2023-09-18White CokeHall inductionKye30
2024-04-12You've heard of, Crystal Pepsi but what about, White Coke?kylebenzle20
2024-07-12White Coke – The Forerunner to Crystal Pepsikylebenzle20