Posted by leeran on April 12, 2003, at 21:43:31
In reply to Fudge grudge » Tabitha, posted by Kar on April 12, 2003, at 21:11:11
I don't think I'll ever get over the demise of Sunkist Diet Lemonade. It was tangy and carbonated and just the closest thing to a taste bud orgasm that I've ever found.
I even called the company (in Texas, as I recall) to find out why I could no longer find it in any grocery store. Their vapid response?
Merchandising.
Shelf space.
Lack of interest.I nearly wept. I drank this stuff like water.
I kept the number on my Rolodex for a couple years, thinking I would call them back to harrass them from time to time for taking away one of life's simple pleasures.
Occasionally, a six-pack or two would show up in weird places, like salvage grocery stores, Big Lots, places like that. I would buy every can and horde it at the back of the pantry (this was all about ten years ago).
I also love Green River. It's available at Bristol Farms out here in California for about $1.80 a bottle, but it "ain't Diet Sunkist Lemonade."
I take it quite personally when companies discontinue products that I love. Over the years I've attributed it to my weird taste that typically runs counterclockwise to the rest of the world.
Does anyone else lament the passing of a favorite product? I just looked it up on the internet once again. "Sunkist Diet Lemonade" = "Search yielded no results."
Sad.
Did I say this was a good day???
(I'm kidding, of course - it is a good day but I do miss that beverage).
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