# Mountain Dew and New Soda **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 14, 2003, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183 "2003-05-14T13:01:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abbaZaba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90ced4/32.png) [@abbaZaba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abbaZaba)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/1 "2003-05-14T13:01:54Z")
have you guys tried or even seen commercials for Mountain Dew’s new soda “LiveWire”? I tried it a couple of days ago and it is really good! i also like code red alot. actually, all of the mountain dews are really good. but i was watching the LiveWire commercial and it said that it would only be sold this summer. WHY?? if it is good soda, why only sell it for a summer? that’s just plain stupid. now my second question: what is your favorite NON-DIET soda? i think mine is mountain dew code red or Vanilla Coke. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/2 "2003-05-14T13:18:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by abbaZaba \* > \*\*have you guys tried or even seen commercials for Mountain Dew’s new soda “LiveWire”? I tried it a couple of days ago and it is really good! i also like code red alot. actually, all of the mountain dews are really good. but i was watching the LiveWire commercial and it said that it would only be sold this summer. WHY?? if it is good soda, why only sell it for a summer? that’s just plain stupid. > \*\* It’s a common marketing ploy these days. “For a limited time” hypes the sales just a bit, and they can always bring it back next summer. Favorite soda: Adirondack Orange Citrus Frost. ---
**Author:** ![abbaZaba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90ced4/32.png) [@abbaZaba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abbaZaba)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/3 "2003-05-14T13:26:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RealityChuck \* > \*\* Favorite soda: Adirondack Orange Citrus Frost. \*\* never heard of it. Where do you live? ---
**Author:** ![VenusProbe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e495f1/32.png) [@VenusProbe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VenusProbe)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/4 "2003-05-14T14:01:47Z")
I Love Vanilla Coke and Code Red! 🆒 I have to find Live Wire! ---
**Author:** ![SmackFu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/53a042/32.png) [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/5 "2003-05-14T14:33:00Z")
Is this that new viral advertising thing? ---
**Author:** ![Stccrd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Stccrd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stccrd)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/6 "2003-05-14T14:37:39Z")
There is also Sprite ReMix, 7UPside down, and some others, no doubt. ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/7 "2003-05-14T17:37:47Z")
My favorite soda is unquestionably Code Red. And I’m totally looking forwrd to trying the new Live Wire. I love Mountain Dew, although I’m currently getting by on the Sam’s Choice knockoff, Mountain Lightning, cuz I’m one broke SOB. ---
**Author:** ![lokij](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5e9695/32.png) [@lokij](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lokij)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/8 "2003-05-14T17:38:30Z")
I was disappointed in Livewire. When I first heard about it I was excited because I recognised that if you took regular Mt. Dew and added just a TOUCH more orange/tangerine type flavor it, it would be awesome. That’s what I get for anticipating subtlety from a soft drink manufacturer, Livewire is basically orange soda with perhaps a dash of regular Mt. Dew. Not bad… but not what I was expecting either. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/9 "2003-05-14T17:41:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by abbaZaba \* > \*\*never heard of it. Where do you live? \*\* abba, look under his username where it says “Location”. ---
**Author:** ![StephenG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@StephenG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StephenG)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/10 "2003-05-14T18:00:20Z")
I suspect they’re marketing it only during the summer, as above posters have mentioned, to raise hype. Also, it’s probably a trial production run – if it takes off, I imagine sales will extend beyond the summer. I’m offended by your second question; why “non-diet”? My answer is probably (Diet) Vanilla Coke, but I’ve also had the good fortune of trying Sprite Ice once. What is that, you may ask? It’s Sprite combined with mint flavoring. It’s quite good, I think, although very reminiscent of chewing gum. Sadly, it’s only available in Canada and Belgium. [I tried this link above, but the url is too long. Let’s try it written out here: [http://www2.coca-cola.com/presscenter/nr\_20030409\_canada\_sprite\_mint\_flavor.html](http://www2.coca-cola.com/presscenter/nr_20030409_canada_sprite_mint_flavor.html)] ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/11 "2003-05-14T18:47:00Z")
Vanillia Coke rocks. Let’s all give our thanks for limited edition white chocolate Kit-Kats and Reeses PB cups. If you like Vanilla or white chocolate, it’s a good time to be alive. ---
**Author:** ![Thurgood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c0e974/32.png) [@Thurgood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thurgood)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/12 "2003-05-14T18:50:02Z")
Pardon my hijack, but… > [@](#): > > Abba-Zaba, you my only friend. If you’ll notice my username, you’ll find we have very similiar tastes in movies. ---
**Author:** ![abbaZaba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90ced4/32.png) [@abbaZaba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abbaZaba)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/13 "2003-05-14T20:52:51Z")
im glad someone appreciates funny films. i liked LiveWire alot and hope that it continues selling. Mt. Dew has created some of the best sodas ---
**Author:** ![Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Second\_Star\_to\_the\_Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Second_Star_to_the_Right)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/14 "2003-05-14T22:20:28Z")
What \*\* lokij \*\* said. I like the Livewire and all, but it just tastes like regular orange soda. Except with lots of caffeine. I LOVE the Sprite Remix. It’s one of the best among the new sodas that have come out, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![abbaZaba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90ced4/32.png) [@abbaZaba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abbaZaba)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/15 "2003-05-14T22:24:33Z")
what would be a perfect soda? i think code red without caffeine. caffeine free sodas dont taste any different to me…and they are better cause i can drink them late night ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/16 "2003-05-14T22:34:12Z")
My fave non-diet soda is CocaCola. I also like Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry Soda. But I do have a question. What the hell is Dr. Pepper? It’s not root beer, is it? Cuz I have both Dr. Pepper & A & W Root Beer in the fridge and they do not taste alike. ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/17 "2003-05-14T22:36:11Z")
I also think root beer tastes like Vick’s Vaporub mixed in with Coke. ---
**Author:** ![abbaZaba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90ced4/32.png) [@abbaZaba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abbaZaba)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/18 "2003-05-14T22:42:52Z")
Dr. Pepper used to be my favorite drink but then i drank TOO much. i think it is cinnamon…mixed with something? ive also never been a fan of root beer ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/19 "2003-05-14T22:52:07Z")
While nobody knows whats in Dr. Pepper, it is the oldest softdrink and was first made in Waco Texas in 1885. ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2003, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183/20 "2003-05-14T22:52:20Z")
I think Dr. Pepper is toooo sweeeet. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mountain-dew-and-new-soda/175183.md?page=2)