Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 In 1996, Coca-Cola created a soft drink the company hoped would challenge the reign of Pepsi’s Mountain Dew as the undisputed champion of citrus-flavored, nuclear waste-colored, caffeinated soda. Coke gave the world Surge, and it was good. Probably too good. Like other things ahead of their time – Galileo, Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album, Arrested Development, and The Shawshank Redemption – Surge wasn’t appreciated fully until it was gone. The last cans of Surge were sold in 2001. For the next 13 years, the world was a cold and desolate place. In 2011, a small collection of Surge apostles created the SURGE Movement. It was an organization with a simple mission: Bring back Surge. That small group of few turned into a mob of 130,000 and on September 15, 2014, that mob’s dream became a reality. Coke is selling Surge again, exclusively on Amazon. The new Surge comes in a 12-pack of 16 oz. cans for $14.00. Having not tried it (yet), it’s impossible to know if the recipe has been altered. However, the grams of sugar contained within seems promising. “This will be a great learning experience for us and a refreshing opportunity for fans,†Wendy Clark, Coke’s president of North America Sparkling & Strategic Marketing, said in a statement. “Future plans for the brand will depend on the level of excitement exhibited by fans across the country.†Did you hear that, America? The future – Surge’s future – depends on YOU. Don’t take this responsibility lightly. Second chances for sodas don’t come around often. Just ask Crystal Pepsi. Surge is back. Do the right thing and keep it here. http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/09/surge-coca-cola-relaunch-amazon Surge can be ordered HERE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo 327 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't even like Mtn Dew so I don't think I'd like Surge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't even like Mtn Dew so I don't think I'd like Surge. The sugar content is crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
htrllllsem 14 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I kinda wanna try :cry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog 1,936 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 56 g of sugar for a can? Are they focking serious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfall 3,723 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I don't even like Mtn Dew so I don't think I'd like Surge. Same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 56 grams of sugar oh my ****ing god. That's more than double the daily recommended amount :Dead: Diabetes in a can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAR 25 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Doesn't Mountain Dew already make your balls shrink or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 56 grams of sugar oh my ****ing god. That's more than double the daily recommended amount :dead: Diabetes in a can. inb4 this is the cause of childhood obesity rates in the US creeping back up again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 what is mountian dew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus 1,494 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 what is mountian dew Where are you from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Where are you from? germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Freud 653 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I dont drink soft drinks, I treat my body nicely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Freud 653 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Where are you from? Even I know what mountain dew is lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judas Oyster 1,939 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It was test-released here in Norway, so from 1996 or even before we have had it. Still have it but the name here is 'Urge'. And we have energy drinks also :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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