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  • J Jesse Collins

    tell us what you find out. in the US its pretty much the most caffinated of your standard coke/pepsi products. but how can you not like dp and pepsi??? maybe in australia they dont have caffine either...

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    Yes, they do have caffeine. Pepsi Max has a ton of it and tastes great, but gives me a headache, all diet drinks cause cancer and have a horrid aftertaste, Pepsi just plain blows and Coke is too sugary ( not something anyone who knows me would expect me to say, but it lines your mouth with sugar and leaves it feeling foul ). My favourite drink that is known internationally ( we have a company that makes my favourite drinks locally ) is Mountain Dew, and it's jolly hard to find it sometimes, but worth the effort ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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      Well, at least we agree on something. Vegemite tastes like Satan's toe jam. The sad thing is my wife has indoctrinated my children to like it. I can barely stand the smell when I make them breakfast, in the early days of our marriage I would go off if she left the lid off, I could smell it across the room. Apparently when they make beer, Vegemite is the sludge left over in the vats. It's the only food grosser than Peanut Butter ( as far as sandwich spreads go, there is heavy competition from a multitude of vegetables, I admit ). Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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      Christian that's it, your Australian citizenship has been revoked, you have until the end of the week to leave the country (and yes I mean Tasmania too). He who does not like vegemite is un-Australian, uncouth and unwanted. Are you sure you are not a Septic in disguise. Vegemite started life from the left over solids from the beer at Carlton United Brewery (that means it must be good to start with, solid beer). I now like to think that quality beers such as Coopers, Cascade, Boags, James Squires are used as ingredients. Who is this American casting aspersions on Vegemite? This from the country that supplies aenemic milk and cheese and has the gaul to server a Bacon and Egg roll on a sweet bagel. No culture and no taste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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        Yes, they do have caffeine. Pepsi Max has a ton of it and tastes great, but gives me a headache, all diet drinks cause cancer and have a horrid aftertaste, Pepsi just plain blows and Coke is too sugary ( not something anyone who knows me would expect me to say, but it lines your mouth with sugar and leaves it feeling foul ). My favourite drink that is known internationally ( we have a company that makes my favourite drinks locally ) is Mountain Dew, and it's jolly hard to find it sometimes, but worth the effort ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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        I drink at least 4 cans of Pepsi Max a day (and a bottle at night), I believe it is called Pepsi One in the US. I had to switch from Coke to diet drinks 18 months ago when diagnosed with diabetes, Pepsi Max was the only one without the metallic after taste. As for Coke now, I can't stand it as I taste caramel flavours in it. Is that close to what you taste Christian or has vegemite destroyed too many og my taste buds? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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          Christian that's it, your Australian citizenship has been revoked, you have until the end of the week to leave the country (and yes I mean Tasmania too). He who does not like vegemite is un-Australian, uncouth and unwanted. Are you sure you are not a Septic in disguise. Vegemite started life from the left over solids from the beer at Carlton United Brewery (that means it must be good to start with, solid beer). I now like to think that quality beers such as Coopers, Cascade, Boags, James Squires are used as ingredients. Who is this American casting aspersions on Vegemite? This from the country that supplies aenemic milk and cheese and has the gaul to server a Bacon and Egg roll on a sweet bagel. No culture and no taste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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          Christian Graus
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          *grin* Well, I also hate beer, and football, and chips & gravy, and I'm not that keen on meat pies either. So I guess I'll be off then. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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            I drink at least 4 cans of Pepsi Max a day (and a bottle at night), I believe it is called Pepsi One in the US. I had to switch from Coke to diet drinks 18 months ago when diagnosed with diabetes, Pepsi Max was the only one without the metallic after taste. As for Coke now, I can't stand it as I taste caramel flavours in it. Is that close to what you taste Christian or has vegemite destroyed too many og my taste buds? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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            Christian Graus
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            Interestingly, I had a similar addiction to Coke many years ago ( I would wake up craving it ), which probably fuels my aversion to it now. Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. Plus I hate the ubiquitousness of Coke - you need to specifically tell people at places like McDonalds you don't want Coke, and some people use it as a generic term for soft drink. I'd suggest that Vegimite is, however, bound to numb your taste buds. ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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              Well, at least we agree on something. Vegemite tastes like Satan's toe jam. The sad thing is my wife has indoctrinated my children to like it. I can barely stand the smell when I make them breakfast, in the early days of our marriage I would go off if she left the lid off, I could smell it across the room. Apparently when they make beer, Vegemite is the sludge left over in the vats. It's the only food grosser than Peanut Butter ( as far as sandwich spreads go, there is heavy competition from a multitude of vegetables, I admit ). Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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              Ever tried Marmite??? It tastes much stronger than Vegemite, but I don't know if you can get it in Australia. As far as I know you can't get Vegemite in England for that matter..... I'll get a few jars, the next time I'm in England. Tastes yummy :-D maXallion
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                Ever tried Marmite??? It tastes much stronger than Vegemite, but I don't know if you can get it in Australia. As far as I know you can't get Vegemite in England for that matter..... I'll get a few jars, the next time I'm in England. Tastes yummy :-D maXallion
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                James Pullicino
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                I hate Marmite!!!!:mad: (2b || !2b)

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                • X Xian

                  Dr. Pepper is the god of me. Speaking of poor taste....Vegemite sucks! :):-D ;P ---- Xian

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                  Vegemite is the food of the Gods. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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                    Ever tried Marmite??? It tastes much stronger than Vegemite, but I don't know if you can get it in Australia. As far as I know you can't get Vegemite in England for that matter..... I'll get a few jars, the next time I'm in England. Tastes yummy :-D maXallion
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                    Chris Maunder
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                    Marmite is too stringy and doesn't spread as well as vegemite. It's like an uncouth version of vegemite. No style or class. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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                      *grin* Well, I also hate beer, and football, and chips & gravy, and I'm not that keen on meat pies either. So I guess I'll be off then. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                      And don't forget to hand in your official silly floppy hat with corks, your thongs (both your city and your country pair), your tube of zinc cream and your stubby holder. Ashamed, we are. Ashamed. :| cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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                        Marmite is too stringy and doesn't spread as well as vegemite. It's like an uncouth version of vegemite. No style or class. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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                        Yes, I know it doesn't spread very easy, but if you mix it with enough butter it works fine :) I only had Vegemite once, but that was years ago, imported directly from Australia. I always thought of it as a cheap imitation of Marmite :rolleyes: maXallion
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                          Interestingly, I had a similar addiction to Coke many years ago ( I would wake up craving it ), which probably fuels my aversion to it now. Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. Plus I hate the ubiquitousness of Coke - you need to specifically tell people at places like McDonalds you don't want Coke, and some people use it as a generic term for soft drink. I'd suggest that Vegimite is, however, bound to numb your taste buds. ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                          >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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                            Ever tried Marmite??? It tastes much stronger than Vegemite, but I don't know if you can get it in Australia. As far as I know you can't get Vegemite in England for that matter..... I'll get a few jars, the next time I'm in England. Tastes yummy :-D maXallion
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                            Christian Graus
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                            No, but we have Promite, which is also foul. My wife tells me we have Marmite, just not in the house (thank goodness ) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                              Christian that's it, your Australian citizenship has been revoked, you have until the end of the week to leave the country (and yes I mean Tasmania too). He who does not like vegemite is un-Australian, uncouth and unwanted. Are you sure you are not a Septic in disguise. Vegemite started life from the left over solids from the beer at Carlton United Brewery (that means it must be good to start with, solid beer). I now like to think that quality beers such as Coopers, Cascade, Boags, James Squires are used as ingredients. Who is this American casting aspersions on Vegemite? This from the country that supplies aenemic milk and cheese and has the gaul to server a Bacon and Egg roll on a sweet bagel. No culture and no taste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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                              He can't be an American - he doesn't like peanut butter either! Must be Canadian.

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                                >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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                                Christian Graus
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                                I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                                  I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                                  Steven Mitcham
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                                  I can't imagine a decaffinated Dew. It just wouldn't work for me. When religion and politics help drive the same cart, they tend to drive faster and faster until it is too late to stop when they see the cliff ahead -- Frank Herbert.

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                                    >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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                                    Remember "New" Coke? I worked out at Stone Mountain Park when they introduced it. We stockpiled about 50 gallons of the original. (Actually we forgot that it was there). :-O After they re-introduced the "Classic" formula, we found the "original" and had a taste test. It's just not the same, but loads better than "New" X|

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                                      Yes, I know it doesn't spread very easy, but if you mix it with enough butter it works fine :) I only had Vegemite once, but that was years ago, imported directly from Australia. I always thought of it as a cheap imitation of Marmite :rolleyes: maXallion
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                                      Liam OHagan
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                                      ahhhh promite rules them all :-D Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                                        I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                                        Christain, is there anything you do like?? :-P On your list of don't there is coke, pepsi, vegemite, promite, marmite, beer, dr pepper, peanut butter etc etc :-P Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                                          Christain, is there anything you do like?? :-P On your list of don't there is coke, pepsi, vegemite, promite, marmite, beer, dr pepper, peanut butter etc etc :-P Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                                          Christian Graus
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                                          Well, now that is a different thread altogether... I like: Cadbury white chocolate milk, Lindt Lindor chocolate balls (dark preferred), Tasmanian made Blackberry cheesecake ice cream, lemon tart with lots of King Island double cream, double brie turkey and onion toasted foccacia, any of my wife's fine curries, Fruit Loops, creme brulee, Burger King, chinese food, big juicy steaks (medium rare). So next time I come to the mainland, if I come to your house for dinner, you know what to serve ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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