# 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:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/21 "2001-10-15T17:30:26Z")
That thread title was so beautiful it brought a tear to my eye. I prefer Diet Pepsi, myself, but I wouldn’t turn down a diet coke at 7 am. P.S. Anyone else as titillated as I am by the image of Ellen scampering? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/22 "2001-10-15T18:39:48Z")
> [@](#): > > Heaven in my mouth. Do I really need to say anything here? [sub]In a second layer of crudeness, I think you’d have liked the “Heaven” I met at a bachelor party last weekend. Quite tasty.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/23 "2001-10-15T20:25:29Z")
Relatedly, despite what my so-called friends say, there’s nothing wrong with ordering a double cheeseburger with bacon and mayo, fries and o-rings, chocolate cheesecake, and a Diet Coke. It’s the taste. I just need an IV here at work. And a catheter. ---
**Author:** ![Narile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@Narile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Narile)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/24 "2001-10-15T22:07:12Z")
FairyChatMom, one thing I do is have a filled pitcher of filtered water in the fridge with some crushed Altoids in it. Peppermint water works wonders, YUM. I also used to toss half a joly rancher into the water as well, imparts a nice flavor. (Green apple…mmmmm) ---
**Author:** ![RickQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/35a633/32.png) [@RickQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickQ)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/25 "2001-10-15T22:12:59Z")
At last, the thread I have been waiting for and should have started myself. **Tiburon** , **Dr Rieux** you guys have got it sooooo right. **Nothing** hits the spot in the morning like a Diet Coke, chilled, in a can straight from the fridge, Oh yeeeeeeaah 🆒. I am never usually more than arms length away from a diet coke (unless I am sleeping). I drink (prolly far too much) usually about 8 cans a day, unless I am working, then I drink a 2 ltr bottle (and cans at home). I really need to buy shares in the company and get something for my investment 🙂 Nectar of the Gods it most certainly is. Rick ---
**Author:** ![RickQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/35a633/32.png) [@RickQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickQ)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2001, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/26 "2001-10-15T22:17:48Z")
I just spotted **Gigi’s** post (dunno how I missed it :rolleyes: ) When they invent a Diet Coke IV, I will be the first one in line. 🙂 Rick ---
**Author:** ![honkytonkwillie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3da27b/32.png) [@honkytonkwillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/honkytonkwillie)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2001, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/27 "2001-10-16T08:08:08Z")
Diet Coke. In a can. Warm or cold, it doesn’t matter to me. As long as it’s in a can. And I bring my own wherever I go. There’s usually a case of it sliding around the bed of my truck. You know, you just can’t trust everyone else to have it on hand just for you. And they act all offended when you refuse their generous Diet Pepsi offer. That stuff leaves me with a tooothpaste-scum aftertaste. ---
**Author:** ![Caiata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@Caiata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caiata)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2001, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/28 "2001-10-16T08:14:45Z")
> [@](#): > > Don’t any of you people drink Chai? Ohhhhhh … Chai … Yeah, to hell with this “Diet Coke” crap. Chai Latte with vanilla! Best damn drink in the known world. Oh yes. Even better when drank through a Caramel Creme Tim-Tam … but I doubt many people have tried that, as Tim-Tams are Australian and Chai is very difficult to find there, from what I understand. ☹ Shera, you should try making some Chai mousse sometime, let me tell you, that’s a fluffy slice of Heaven right there … _drools and wanders off thinking about Chai mousse on top of Chai cheesecake_ However if you _must_ drink Diet, drink Diet Coke. Coke in all forms is superior to any other carbonated beverage. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2001, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/29 "2001-10-16T10:21:28Z")
One word for all you Coke wussies. Jolt. ---
**Author:** ![Venoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c4cdca/32.png) [@Venoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Venoma)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2001, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/30 "2001-10-16T13:33:50Z")
Did you all know you can lose weight just by not drinking carbonated beverages? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/31 "2001-10-18T02:35:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Venoma \* > \*\*Did you all know you can lose weight just by not drinking carbonated beverages? > > 😛 \*\* What if you only drink diet? I lost five pounds when I switched from regular to diet. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/32 "2001-10-18T02:50:36Z")
I am definitely a Diet Pepsi chick. There’s something about opening a fresh bottle that makes my heart go pitter-patter. 🙂 Robin ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/33 "2001-10-18T03:00:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Rilchiam \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Venoma \* > > \*\*Did you all know you can lose weight just by not drinking carbonated beverages? > > > > 😛 \*\* > > What if you only drink diet? I lost five pounds when I switched from regular to diet. \*\* I was about to say…diet coke has no calories :). ---
**Author:** ![Broken\_Doll](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@Broken\_Doll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broken_Doll)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368/34 "2001-10-18T04:04:00Z")
Ack! Blech! Phooey… ANYTHING diet is a no-no in my books, especially Diet Pepsi. Bleurgh…[okay, enough hacking and vomiting noises] My favourite pick-me-up in the morning? Normal, everyday, blessed Pepsi or a bonus cup of sugary coffee…mmm [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-coke-is-gods-way-of-saying-good-morning-tiburon/87368.md?page=1)