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[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Where are you buying water?

Fountain drink? Sure, for now.

Bottled? Absolutely not.

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[–] dangrousperson@feddit.org 11 points 4 months ago (5 children)

From the utility company, fuck bottled water

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[–] FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (4 children)

We dont have utility at my home. Our well water was unpleasant to drink. Had to refill two five gallon jugs every week. Lots of people in my area have to do that. The cost more than doubled in one year. Still much cheaper than pop, but drinking water seems like something that should be free to everyone.

Ive since installed a UV light filter and a five stage under the sink RO filter for a drinking water spigot in my home. My water tastes fantastic now, but it was an investment, required know-how, and needs twice annual maintenance.

Tldr: I understand why some folks still need to buy bottled water.

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[–] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Then theres people with utility water thats literal poison eg Flint Michigan

Sadly bottled water is necessary in some cases, I just hope the effectice circular ecosystem of plastic bottle recycling ive heard about also applies to these water bottles (I heard it used as an excuse to support pop bottles being plastic but it sounds like bullshit until proven)

As for the copious microplastics...

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[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I always see these IBC tanks in rural communities, but they still require a large-scale delivery method.

https://www.barrplastics.com/collections/economy-cage-tote-ibc

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[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago* (8 children)

If you're against the genocide committed by Israel, you probably shouldn't buy coca-cola anyway

Edit: not just because they support Israel but they've owned their own death squads before too. This is not hyperbole.

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[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (7 children)

their own death squads

never liked the brand but this is news. link?

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (5 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinaltrainal_v._Coca-Cola_Co.

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[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

tyvm!

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[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Somebody delete your article?

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Not that I can see, it looks like an artifact from the name ending in a period and my pasted link keeps getting broken, but the first option under the suggestions is correct

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinaltrainal_v._Coca-Cola_Co.?wprov=sfla1

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[–] Lumisal@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

Well, they linked the Wikipedia article that does at least a cursory cover of it, but yeah there's evidence of the company being much more closely involved directly.

But at least they didn't essentially start wars and fight revolutionaries using the US army like Chiquita banana did

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[–] yesman@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago (6 children)

You know you're old enough to buy beer right?

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[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 13 points 4 months ago

And I'm just supposed to drink my beer without coke in it?

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[–] Themosthighstrange@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

Ye but my boss gets angry at me when I crack open a few cold boys at my desk cubicle, instead of drinking soda

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[–] Masamune@piefed.social 3 points 4 months ago

Man, ain't nobody can afford beer now either.

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[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

12 pack beer for $10.49?

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[–] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Alcohol is dirt cheap in USA

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[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago

Only if you like dirt cheap alcohol

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (17 children)

Don't drink carbonated sugar water. It's REALLY bad for you. Not just a little bad, not "I'll walk an extra 100 steps" bad for you. Really fucking bad.

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[–] Prox@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago (13 children)

What non-water drink isn't bad for you? Plain teas and black coffees?

Serious question. My dentist told me this same thing about soda and offered zero flavored alternatives. Like yeah, I could also eat white rice, broccoli, and chicken every meal and live a long, healthy, miserable life.

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[–] SaucySnake@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

My dentist told me most of the issues with soda at least for dental health can be mitigated by rinsing with water afterwards so that the low ph environment that results in enamel decay doesn't last long enough to do serious damage

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[–] MintyFresh@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Have you tried water with ice?

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[–] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Mmm ice flavour, my second favourite after air flavour

Seriously though they said flavoured alts

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 7 points 4 months ago (1 child)

What else do you suggest I mix by rum and brandy with?

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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

I just leave it open a little in the fridge for a couple days to let put all that terrible carbonation.

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[–] CultLeader4Hire@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

My toxic trait is that I strongly support any “food” that serves zero nutritional purpose becoming wildly expensive

[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

This machine singlehandledly feeds my coca cola addiction

[–] catbum@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

thats pretty bangin for a loosie

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[–] Gonzako@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

.2€ cheaper than supermarket coke

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[–] uberfreeza@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Faygo? It's cheap as hell, and fuck, I'm broke. It is certainly not any better for you, but it is cheaper.

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[–] CultLeader4Hire@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

It’s also extremely regional most people can’t buy that, not that anyone should be buying soda

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[–] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I'm split, kroger brand is likely the best priced I've ever seen...but I have personal issues giving them money when they openly bragged about price gouging during and after covid

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 months ago

Meanwhile I am buying 2L of what ever Aldi are calling their product that looks just like pepsi max for like 69p.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 points 4 months ago

Up until last year, fountain drinks at most places that weren't restaurants were only a buck. Now they are as high as $2-3. Even for a refill!

[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I seriously want to go back to 2000. If someone invents a Time Machine please stop by

[–] riquisimo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago

Dang, all the women in Hollywood really do be getting botox.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

My favorite drink is a drew barrymore.

It’s a whiskey twelve years old that’s all mixed up with coke.

[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Why tf would you ruin 12 yo whiskey by mixing it?

If you are balling out by buying whisky of that age, then you should sip it.

Save your mixed drinks for cheaper alcohol. You won't notice the difference between a 12 yo bourbon and whatever plastic handle you find if you put a bunch of soda in it.

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[–] Fluffy_Ruffs@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I think it was a joke