Dr Pepper: You Make The World Taste Better
Posted in July 20th, 2010 by Phil | Filed under My Life | Comments (4)
I felt inspired to write today because something fantastic happened. I was retweeted by none other than the Dr Pepper Corporation. That may not mean much to you, but to me that means the world. I have been a long time fan of Dr. Pepper. I love it, my father loves it, and his father loved it. We’re fighting at least three generations of addiction, and for a Mormon, that is a pretty big deal.
My family is English, Irish, Danish, Native American, and pretty much any other nationality you could possible think of. We’re mutts, but one thing is sure, we have addictive personalities from all of those groups of people we’ve descended from. In my religion we abstain from addictive products such as alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs. I’ve never tasted alcohol, other than cooking ingredients or medicine, but I’m sure that I’d be the most addicted alcoholic you’ve ever met in your life. Dr. Pepper fills that void for me. It does for me what exercise does for someone else. It provides that small moment of happiness in a stressful day. It makes me who I am.
I love the taste. One of my favorite things to do on a hot summer day, is pop open a Dr. Pepper and feel the carbonation bubble on my upper lip as I swallow some of the crisp goodness inside. Just the sound of the can bursting open, followed by the fizzy goodness of the refreshing beverage inside is enough to make my mouth water. Just imagine the chilled goodness sliding down your throat (or if you are like me, let it foam in your mouth before depositing it in your stomach). From Dr. Pepper Jelly Bellies, to Dr. Pepper Chap Stick, I’ve tried it all and it all tastes great!
Every time I indulge myself with a Dr. Pepper, I am reminded of childhood memories, fun times with friends, late nights at IHOP, dates both good and bad, and much more. You see, Dr. Pepper for me is more than just a beverage. It’s a lifestyle, a keepsake, and memory tool. It allows me to enjoy the best parts of my life, while remembering there really is more to it. From the classic commercials of yester-year with the construction worker lifting the Dr. Pepper truck off the ground so he could get a soda, to following their sponsored MLG team Str8 Rippin, Dr. Pepper has had an impact on my life. I’m just happy it’s a good one. So do us all a favor, go buy yourself a Dr. Pepper (even if it’s caffeine free), take a sip, remember some good memories, and spread the love.
As for me, I’m on my way to buy another one, as a salute to an American Institution, the Dr. Pepper Corporation. Follow them @drpepper and remember to ‘Drink a Bite To Eat at 10, 2, and 4.”
July 28, 2010 at 2:20 pm
The world is a better place because of Dr Pepper! Lol you devotion to the Dr is admirable! Drink on friend, drink on! btw 4 pm is on its way!
August 9, 2010 at 11:10 pm
So I’ve never craved a Dr pepper before in my life…. until now! Thanks Phil! I love your stuff! Keep it coming!
August 28, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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