Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from modern violins

Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by wolrah on Thursday July 14, 2016 @10:58AM (#12094372)

...and then it's still better when drinking the whole can.

Coke is bitter in the wrong ways. I can't describe it any better than that, I love IPAs so it's not like I'm against bitter drinks but give me a Pepsi any day.

I mean I truly don't care that much in the end, I'm definitely not one of those silly who will refuse one or the other, but it's not just about the initial sip being better.

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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by manyxcxi on Thursday July 14, 2016 @11:08AM (#12094469)

I'm one of those silly- I truly prefer Coca Cola vs. Pepsi and just won't drink a soda if it's only Pepsi they have.

I do it for two reasons:

I don't really like any Pepsi products, Sierra Mist is ok, I guess.

I shouldn't be having soda anyway. So on the very rare time I order a Coke and they say they only have Pepsi it's my excuse not to have it at all.

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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by vidarh on Thursday July 14, 2016 @02:36PM (#12096257)

I prefer them in different instances. I can enjoy Pepsi at any point - the sweetness lets me sip it and enjoy it whether or not I'm particularly thirsty or feel a particular desire for something sweet. While with coke I tend to need to be thirsty or really have an urge for something sweet to enjoy it, but in that situation I tend to prefer it. I'll chug Coke but sip Pepsi. It's very possible that's down to brand presentation - e.g. the Coke association to the "bottle opening sound" is very real - their marketing is so extremely ingrained in modern culture.

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