Food and Drink Fast food restaurants dilluting soda? - Page 5

aturnis · 08-15-2011, 07:28 PM

So it seems like for the last year or so, every time I go to a fast food drive thru, my soda tastes less and less like what I ordered.

At first, I was called crazy when I mentioned it to family/friends/co-workers. Then finally, after it what seems like the next "kickback" in syrup, a few of them reluctantly agreed with me.

It seems like they are trying to stretch a bag of syrup for all it is worth. Is the economy that bad to where I can't get a decent soda anymore? Do they REALLY need to squeeze one or two more drinks out of that bag?

I have since been forced to switch my preferred fast food beverage to teas, hi-c's or whatever else they couldn't possibly screw up.

So has anyone else noticed this tightening of the fast food industries belt?

Jenson71 · 08-16-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Very nice. What inspired your boycott?

I've gone well over a year with no soda and I've gone nearly 2 years without fast food. I don't miss the soda at all. I can't even stand the smell of fast food anymore so the convenience doesn't even tempt me any more.

Wanting a healthier lifestyle was the motivation.

I've done it before once. Made it the entire year. I did have an energy drink though, that year, was is pretty much pop. Not doing that this year.

listopencil · 08-16-2011, 08:04 PM

I read this book "Fast Food Nation" back in the beginning of the year that just gave me a very negative feeling towards modern fast food. I've barely eaten any fast food also because of the Summer heat. Once we had a week of 100 degree temps I started having cravings for high fiber, fruit and vegetables, nuts and berries. Other than that I've been eating a lot of home cooked chicken, fish and pork. This year I have eaten one BK Stacker (single) and one In-N-Out burger combo meal. I've lost fifteen pounds all together without actually going on a diet.

listopencil · 08-16-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Very nice. What inspired your boycott?

I've gone well over a year with no soda and I've gone nearly 2 years without fast food. I don't miss the soda at all. I can't even stand the smell of fast food anymore so the convenience doesn't even tempt me any more.

I bought a giant (52 oz) refill cup from 7-11. I stop by on my way to work and get it filled with Gatorade when I have time. I'll drink that and as many as 4 refills of water, at work in a 10 hour shift and at home afterwords. If I am running late I just grab water at work and drink 4-5 cups.

Amnorix · 08-16-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I'd be pretty skeptical, though I don't really have any idea. Fast food sodas cost almost nothing. It seems to me there are far more effective ways of saving a few pennies.

(And I personally haven't noticed the phenomenon, myself.)

This.

Thig Lyfe · 08-16-2011, 11:13 PM

Fast food comes with so many negatives, yet I have no desire whatsoever to nix it completely. I can go weeks without eating it without any sort of concerted effort, but then when I do have it, it's goddamn delicious and totally worth it. Same goes for soda: I might spread a 12 pack over a week or two and then not drink any at all for a few weeks and I'm fine either way. Honestly, if a restaurant doesn't have Dr Pepper, I usually opt for water. My pickiness helps me drink soda in moderation, I guess.

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aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Fast food restaurants dilluting soda? So it seems like for the last year or so, every time I go to a fast food drive thru, my soda tastes less and less like what I ordered. At first, I was called crazy when I mentioned it to family/friends/co-workers. Then finally, after it what seems like the next "kickback" in syrup, a few of them reluctantly agreed with me. It seems like they are trying to stretch a bag of syrup for all it is worth. Is the economy that bad to where I can't get a decent soda anymore? Do they REALLY need to squeeze one or two more drinks out of that bag? I have since been forced to switch my preferred fast food beverage to teas, hi-c's or whatever else they couldn't possibly screw up. So has anyone else noticed this tightening of the fast food industries belt?
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Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	Fast food comes with so many negatives, yet I have no desire whatsoever to nix it completely. I can go weeks without eating it without any sort of concerted effort, but then when I do have it, it's goddamn delicious and totally worth it. Same goes for soda: I might spread a 12 pack over a week or two and then not drink any at all for a few weeks and I'm fine either way. Honestly, if a restaurant doesn't have Dr Pepper, I usually opt for water. My pickiness helps me drink soda in moderation, I guess.
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