# Diet Coke is God's way of saying, "Good morning, Tiburon!" **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 14, 2001, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368 "2001-10-14T16:26:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/1 "2001-10-14T16:26:21Z")
I love the stuff. The best diet coke is from Burger King, in the morning with a breakfast sandwich. I’m telling you, there is cocaine in Burger King’s Diet Coke. I love Diet Coke. Heaven in my mouth. Okay, it’s outta my system. Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/2 "2001-10-14T16:30:28Z")
You’re sick, woman! Sick I say! _Burger King?!_ Now McDonald’s coffee is good stuff. Strong but not bitter. That’s a “hi-diddly-o-howdy” good morning! ---
**Author:** ![Shera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Shera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shera)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/3 "2001-10-14T17:30:07Z")
Don’t any of you people drink Chai? No there’s a real pick you up, and it tastes good to boot! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/4 "2001-10-14T17:54:13Z")
The _only_ way to drink a diet Coke is from a can (already chilled), poured over ice in a plastic or styrofoam cup. ---
**Author:** ![Sue\_Duhnym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@Sue\_Duhnym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sue_Duhnym)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/5 "2001-10-14T18:46:54Z")
Sorry, it’s Diet Pepsi, straight outta the can. ---
**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/6 "2001-10-14T19:27:53Z")
Diet Dr. Pepper. ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@Torgo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/7 "2001-10-14T22:50:52Z")
Bubble-Up right up my bum, please. ---
**Author:** ![super\_head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@super\_head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/super_head)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/8 "2001-10-14T23:21:06Z")
Diet Pepsi? Insanity - with a nasty after-taste on top of that! Diet Coke is the breakfast of champions. I stroll into work, hit our fully-stocked kitchen (gotta love it), and head to my desk with Diet Coke and - maybe - a Nutri-grain bar in hand. ---
**Author:** ![Sophie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@Sophie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophie)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2001, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/9 "2001-10-14T23:51:13Z")
What **Violet** said. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/10 "2001-10-15T02:18:07Z")
Coffee in the morning (unless you’re me, and then it’s coffee all day). But when you get tired of coffee, it’s Pepsi One, baby. That stuff is _gooooood._ Diet Coke doesn’t suck, but Pepsi One is better. Oh yeah. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/11 "2001-10-15T03:19:14Z")
It took me years to fully get it but the after taste of Diet Coke is Li Hing Mui. Swear to god!! This I know because I’m the guy sitting in the comfy chair with the 6-pack that’ll me gone in half an hour. I’m the guy walking down the street suckin’ down the 2-liter jug. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/12 "2001-10-15T03:57:46Z")
Diet 7-Up and Diet Sprite are the two diet drinks that I have found taste the least like filth. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Rieux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@Dr.Rieux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Rieux)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/13 "2001-10-15T06:54:28Z")
Nectar is what the gods on Mount Olympus drink when they can’t get **Diet Coke**. ---
**Author:** ![Tiburon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e36b37/32.png) [@Tiburon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiburon)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/14 "2001-10-15T11:26:02Z")
I see many of us are on the same page. Diet coke with a squeeze of lime along with dinner = **Heaven+** Tibs. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/15 "2001-10-15T11:40:48Z")
I usta start every day with two cans of Diet Coke poured over ice in my big insulated mug… I gave up that vice 3 weeks ago, and I’m actually sleeping better most nights. I drink water now, and it’s just too dull for words… I miss the taste and the kick. \ ---
**Author:** ![Spider\_Woman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Spider\_Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spider_Woman)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/16 "2001-10-15T12:16:03Z")
I need a twelve-step program. I also need to drink more water. Maybe **FairyChatMom** will be my role model in this. But I would miss it. ---
**Author:** ![WH1TE-T1GERESS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/48db29/32.png) [@WH1TE-T1GERESS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WH1TE-T1GERESS)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/17 "2001-10-15T12:25:42Z")
In my humble opinion the only way to drink coca-cola (proper stuff) is to drink it from glass bottle… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/18 "2001-10-15T12:56:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Spider Woman \* > \*\*… Maybe **FairyChatMom** will be my role model in this. But I would miss it. \*\* One treat I’ve found is flavored sparkling waters - I like Sam’s Choice Clear American Black Cherry - I drink boring plain water in the morning, and have the flavored stuff in the afternoon. The ol’ chore-and-reward ploy - works for me! I’m quite hydrated today, thank you! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Tommy\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@Tommy\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tommy_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/19 "2001-10-15T14:36:16Z")
Diet Coke is like Manna from Heaven (except you don’t have to gather Diet Coke off the ground each morning). **Tiburon** , I was at the store a day or two ago and saw they had Diet Coke with Lemon in 2 liter bottles. Didn’t look that great to me, but I figured there were plenty out there who would like it. Sounds like you might. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/20 "2001-10-15T16:13:00Z")
Oooo I scampered into this thread to tout the wonders of Diet Coke with lemon. Love the stuff. Love it, love it, love it. It’s zippy and crisp! That said, I must admit to a deep fondness for flavored carbonated water. This is my drink of choice in the summertime. Canada Dry and La Croix make lovely (if expensive, for _water_ after all) waters in raspberry, lemon and lime. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368.md?page=2)