{"id":7044,"date":"2010-07-26T02:25:56","date_gmt":"2010-07-26T12:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=7044"},"modified":"2023-08-12T14:15:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T00:15:13","slug":"review-pepsi-strong-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2010\/07\/26\/review-pepsi-strong-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Pepsi Strong Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When I first received the Pepsi Strong Shot from Japan, I instantly noticed the five warnings printed all over it. But because my ability to read Japanese is so poor that my college Japanese professors should deeply bow their heads in shame for passing my Japanese illiterate ass, I didn’t know what they were warning me about.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the can contains an evil tengu<\/i><\/a>. Or a tentacled demon that wants to stick its tentacles in every single one of my orifices to torture me. Or maybe it’s a Pokemon. Or perhaps it’s telling me I watch too much anime at Crunchyroll<\/a>. <\/p>\n

After doing some research on the internets, I learned the warnings on the Pepsi Strong Shot tell potential drinkers that it’s HIGHLY CARBONATED and we should wait 15 seconds before opening it.<\/p>\n

Really? Honto ni<\/i>?<\/p>\n

Does extra carbonation really warrant the five warnings printed on the can that’s four and a half inches tall? Because, seriously, the best case scenario from opening the can would be thirst quenching. The worst case scenario? A little more burping.<\/p>\n

However, if the can’s warnings said it contained a tentacled demon, I believe the multiple warnings would be justified. Because the worst case scenario from opening the can would be a tentacle entering every hole in my body at the same time. The best case scenario? A tentacle entering every hole in my body at the same time, but leaving a three dollar tip after it’s done.<\/p>\n

The Pepsi Strong Shot not only contains extra carbonation, it also includes extra caffeine. However, I’m not sure how much caffeine, since, again, I’m quite illiterate when it comes to Japanese. But I did get a small energy boost from it. Although, I have to admit, tentacles slithering into every hole in my head would do a better job of waking me up.<\/p>\n

Even with a small energy boost, the Pepsi Strong Shot isn’t worth it, whether you pay 120 yen for a can in Japan or five dollars a can plus shipping via eBay from an expat living in Japan. It tastes just like regular Pepsi and the extra carbonation is probably the worst Japan Pepsi gimmick ever. I expected something spectacular from the company that developed cucumber and baobab flavored sodas. <\/p>\n

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The only thing the extra carbonation did was provide a little more pressure than usual when opening the can. If I want a Pepsi that provides a little more pressure when opening it, I’ll just get a regular can of Pepsi and shake it a bit. Even after it explodes, it’ll still probably have more soda left than what’s in the Pepsi Strong Shot’s small can.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 100 ml – 47 kcal, 0 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, 10 milligrams of sodium, 11.7 grams of carbohydrates.)<\/small><\/p>\n

(NOTE: Thanks to Orchid64 from Japanese Snack Reviews<\/a> for sending me the Pepsi Strong Shot.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Pepsi Strong Shot
\nPrice:<\/b> 120 yen (about $1.35 US)
\nSize:<\/b> 190 ml
\nPurchased at:<\/b> A store in Japan
\nRating:<\/b> 4 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Tastes like regular Pepsi. Caffeine gave me a small energy boost. 0 grams of fat. Tentacled demons leaving a tip. Crunchyroll.
\nCons:<\/b> Nothing spectacular from the company that made cucumber and baobab flavored sodas. Extra carbonation is the worst Pepsi Japan gimmick ever. Excessive amount of unnecessary warnings. A demon’s tentacle entering every hole in my body at the same time. Available only in Japan. Being Japanese illiterate despite 2.5 years of college Japanese.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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