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As an older millennial, born in 1985, I never quite know how I should think of the \u201880s. Am I an 80\u2019s kid? On the one hand, I distinctly remember hiding my He-Man themed Slap Bracelet in my Transformers Trapper Keeper because some kid two towns over had allegedly accidentally slit his wrist with one. Further evidence: that Trapper Keeper would later be lugged home in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles duffle bag and the map on the classroom wall still had an ominous swath of red labeled \u201cUSSR\u201d on it. <\/p>\n
On the other hand, my \u201890s kids sense of ironic detachment says it\u2019s kinda sad so many of my early memories are dominated by commercial properties. Plus, I only saw The Breakfast Club<\/em> last week, and still haven\u2019t seen Labyrinth<\/em>.<\/p>\n Whether I\u2019m a child of the \u201880s or not, there\u2019s one relic from the era that I regret missing: New Coke. The soda always seemed to symbolize something essential about the \u201880s. It\u2019s an updated, new take on a decade’s old classic, ready for the next generation and eager to face a hopeful future. Yet, it failed.<\/p>\n (\u201890s kids says, \u201cDude, it\u2019s just flavored sugar water, get over it and go live an authentic life!\u201d)<\/p>\n Ever ready to capitalize on nostalgic desire, Netflix and Coca-Cola have collaborated on the Stranger Things 1985 Limited Edition Collector\u2019s Pack featuring New Coke. Will trying it fill in some ineffable hole from my childhood? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n According to internet lore, New Coke was actually Coca-Cola\u2019s attempt to replicate Pepsi\u2019s sweeter tasting formula, which performed better in blind taste tests. You can thank my internal internet-obsessed \u201800s teen for that factoid.<\/p>\n So, this seems like a perfect opportunity to perform a comparison: New Coke vs. Pepsi vs. Coca-Cola Classic.<\/p>\n Before tasting, I gave each a quick sniff. Coke Classic has a very mild scent, with both Pepsi and New Coke being much sharper. As I taste each, this pattern remains. Coke Classic is less sweet, with a rounder flavor. New Coke and Pepsi are sweeter and have a more acidic bite. I can see how Pepsi would perform better in a taste test. It\u2019s also more carbonated, so it\u2019s more exciting to drink in the moment.<\/p>\n A bit more internet research reveals that cola flavor is actually a combination of vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus. The citrus element of Pepsi is supposedly more lemon-forward, with Coke Classic relying more on orange. This unverified and poorly sourced research conforms to what I already thought, and so I will believe it. I would bet the primary differences between New Coke and Coke Classic are that the former is sweeter with more lemon in its cola formulation.<\/p>\n Additionally, Coke Classic has some caramel flavor that\u2019s lacking in Pepsi. If there\u2019s a difference between New Coke and Pepsi, it\u2019s that New Coke also has some of this caramel flavor.<\/p>\n It turns out there\u2019s a reason they don\u2019t make New Coke anymore. It doesn\u2019t deliver anything that Pepsi doesn\u2019t already, and Coca-Cola Classic is better than both. (Don\u2019t @ me Pepsi fans. 2019 adult me doesn\u2019t need to be dragged through the mud on social media.)<\/p>\n Purchased Price:<\/strong> $19.85 (Included in Stranger Things Collector\u2019s Pack) As an older millennial, born in 1985, I never quite know how I should think of the \u201880s. Am I an 80\u2019s kid? On the one hand, I distinctly remember hiding my He-Man themed Slap Bracelet in my Transformers Trapper Keeper because some kid two towns over had allegedly accidentally slit his wrist with one. 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\nSize:<\/strong> 12 fl. oz. can
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Cokestore.com
\nRating:<\/strong> 6 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong>: 160 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 45 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates (includes 42 grams Added Sugars), 0 grams of fiber, and 0 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"