Coca-Cola signs in a rural village in Nepal. This scene caught my eye because of all the reds: signs, clothing and flowers. I took the photo from an open car window.
Vanity Fair currently has an amusing feature about label snobbery. It seems the super-rich prefer Coke over Pepsi. For me, it's a matter of taste: Pepsi is too sweet and I never drink it. Coke tastes better, especially in glass bottles. But I drink Coke rarely, since it's fattening and unhealthy. What's your preference?
I'm in University so I survive thanks to caffeinated products. I just drink them interchangeably, although Coke has market dominance in Ontario (where as Pepsi is dominant for Quebec). I'm not sure is anyone who has traveled more extensively can confirm this, but do you find it tastes different in different countries? I found Coke tasted awful in the UK and avoided it. Also, in Canada we prohibited using high fructose corn syrup and required pop to be made with real sugar...so when they started marketing "pepsi throwback with real sugar" here I thought it was kind of silly.
Posted by: Jordan Drew | 08 June 2011 at 14:56
I don't drink soda...BUT...I LOVE these Indian Coke banners. I want one :)!
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | 07 June 2011 at 04:53
Coke! Happy London travels Tara xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 05 June 2011 at 22:34
Can't even tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi. I was once walking across the Boston Commons and they had a test taster out with both Pepsi and Coke for a blind taste. I failed and was asked to leave but my friend got it right 2 out of 3 tries.
Posted by: Jo | 03 June 2011 at 10:13
I used to like Coke with lemon when I was young, but haven't had any in years. Your gorgeous red photograph almost makes me feel like having one though!
Posted by: Patry | 03 June 2011 at 01:38
I don't drink either, because it's not good for me, but ten years ago I drank Pepsi. I am taken with your photograph. I think the cultural tweak is refreshing.
Posted by: Limner | 03 June 2011 at 00:43
Love your striking photo, with all the reds. I am not one for soda, except when trying to wake up on an airplane, and then have Coke or Pepsi, rather than bad coffee. I had no idea one was considered higher class :-)
Posted by: Mary Jane | 02 June 2011 at 20:39
Definitely Coke. But then, I'm still a high-maintenance snob, I guess, since I only want Cherry Coke Zero. Absolutely beautiful photos, Tara.
Posted by: Natalie | 02 June 2011 at 19:08
Love the way the Coke bottles are decorated. I prefer Coke, but only Diet Coke; regular soda of any kind are way too sweet for me.
Posted by: Janet | 02 June 2011 at 18:47
Not keen on either, but I do love this photograph!
Posted by: Karen@PasGrand-Chose | 02 June 2011 at 11:37
Pepsi, but Coke in glass bottles. Only, I realized the dark sodas make me break out. So tough titty for moi.
So I'll drink more wine.
;)
Posted by: amber | 02 June 2011 at 05:51
Iced tea with extra extra lemon. For soda pop, Coke or a 7Up type. Like Tara, I rarely drink sodas.
Posted by: martina | 02 June 2011 at 03:43
water but not out of a plastic bottle and iced tea.
Posted by: Sheris White | 02 June 2011 at 02:10
Love this picture of red. If I choose to drink a soft drink it is Pepsi or Dr. Pepper. These days I prefer tea or sparkling fruit juices more often. Had a wonderful Thai iced tea in Thailand, which was tea, a little sweetener, and fresh squeezed lime juice.
Posted by: Marilyn | 02 June 2011 at 01:56
Tracy, I'm with you - champagne is my favourite! Am also a big fan of iced tea.
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 02 June 2011 at 00:31
Being the simple soul that I am, I suppose it is no surprise that I have no clue what the upper crust prefer in their choice for soda. My preference is a nice iced coffee. But again, Tara, you have taken my education to places I never could imagine-and I love it!
Posted by: Mary H. | 02 June 2011 at 00:23
Champagne...
Posted by: Tracy | 01 June 2011 at 23:40