? Energy drink Cocaine pulled from U.S. stores amid concerns about name
? FDA warned that drink was marketed illegally as a street drug alternative
? Maker to announce new name within a week
? Fans respond with messages, many profane, on a MySpace.com page
What about COKE? That is where they got that name in the first place back in the day when they used to put real cocaine in the drink. There is NO cocaine in the drink Cocaine, never was. And how about Chocolate, that has ingredients from the coacoa plant? I don't get it.
Every day I am reminded why I am embarrassed to be an American.
While video hardware suppliers continue to re-adjust plans on the Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD front, consumers appear to be more than content with conventional DVD players, according to recent figures by the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG). Consumer Electronics Daily reports that the first quarter of 2007 was the strongest Q1 in the history of DVD hardware and software sales
What about COKE? That is where they got that name in the first place back in the day when they used to put real cocaine in the drink. There is NO cocaine in the drink Cocaine, never was. And how about Chocolate, that has ingredients from the coacoa plant? I don't get it.
Every day I am reminded why I am embarrassed to be an American.
I think it has more to do with the way its marketed
While video hardware suppliers continue to re-adjust plans on the Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD front, consumers appear to be more than content with conventional DVD players, according to recent figures by the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG). Consumer Electronics Daily reports that the first quarter of 2007 was the strongest Q1 in the history of DVD hardware and software sales
What about COKE? That is where they got that name in the first place back in the day when they used to put real cocaine in the drink. There is NO cocaine in the drink Cocaine, never was. And how about Chocolate, that has ingredients from the coacoa plant? I don't get it.
Every day I am reminded why I am embarrassed to be an American.
I'd bet that some Coca Cola lobbyists activated some of their political connections because it's too similar to their brand (name/color)...easier than a lawsuit which could be lost.
What about COKE? That is where they got that name in the first place back in the day when they used to put real cocaine in the drink. There is NO cocaine in the drink Cocaine, never was. And how about Chocolate, that has ingredients from the coacoa plant? I don't get it.
Every day I am reminded why I am embarrassed to be an American.
That was before The Man made Cocaine illegal.
And the Atlanta company was a bit more subtle, as well.
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