A soda is a carbonated drink.
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As a noun, soda refers to an effervescent drink that does not have alcohol and is usually consumed cold to make it more refreshing. Carbon dioxide is responsible for providing the effervescence to soda, which can also be known as soft drink or soda : “I'm thirsty, I'm going to buy a soda and come back” , “My favorite is cola with lemon” , “ “Juanita wants to drink a soda.”
History of soft drinks
The invention of carbonated drinks (that is, with carbon dioxide) is attributed to John Matthews who, in 1832 , presented a machine that allowed water to be mixed with carbonated water and flavorings. Soft drinks not only became popular for their taste , but were also offered in pharmacies as a remedy to treat various disorders.
The oldest brand of soda still on the market is Dr. Pepper , created in 1885 in Texas . A year later, John S. Pemberton invented Coca Cola by combining various herbs. Pepsi soda, for its part, was registered in 1903 by Caleb Bradham .
Soft drinks became more popular when the packaging problem was solved. In its early days, the mixing of water with carbon dioxide had to be done at the time of consumption. Only over the years was it possible to bottle the drink airtight to preserve the gas.
There are soft drinks that are known worldwide.
Its symbolic importance
It is impossible to ignore the importance of soda on a symbolic level within society, especially until the late 90s . For example, various artists from various disciplines have lent their images to advertisements for these drinks and continue to do so today.
These are million-dollar contracts that help reinforce the presence of a soft drink in the market , although this type of collaboration occurs in other areas, ranging from the automobile industry to computing.
Michael Jackson and Pepsi soda
Without a doubt, Michael Jackson 's collaboration with Pepsi in the mid-80s enjoys unsurpassed popularity in this area, both due to the fame that the American singer-songwriter and dancer achieved worldwide and due to the terrible accident that took place during the filming of a commercial, which years after Michael 's death was labeled as a fateful milestone in his life.
While filming a commercial for the famous soda at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium , a pyrotechnic explosion occurred too soon, earlier than planned, and the sparks reached Michael 's hair, unleashing a fire that caused him second and third degree burns. After this traumatic experience , came pain relievers for the scalp and an addiction to sleeping pills that would never end.
But Pepsi 's collaborations with famous artists have had more happy endings than sad ones, and stars who have represented the soda brand include Ray Charles, Chayanne, Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and Jeff Gordon .
Brand rivalry
When talking about soda, it is impossible to ignore the legendary rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi , which reached its peak with the famous Pepsi Challenge , started in 1975 , which consisted of making passersby try both soft drinks without them knowing. which one was each, to finally ask them which one they liked the most.
Although Coca-Cola was created several years before and Pepsi had to face two bankruptcies in a very short time in the middle of the 20th century , both have managed to remain current through clearly defined strategies, which contrast the family atmosphere with fashion trends, respectively.