Post 29: Coke vs. Pepsi

For those who have ever asked for Coke or Diet Coke in a restaurant, you have probably been asked at one time or another if Pepsi was an okay substitute. There are people who get overly annoyed by this, they joke on the internet as being so angry that they want to respond with, "sure, is monopoly money okay?"

Which is silly, I think, because a good percentage of people can't tell the difference anyway. Not to mention, it isn't like they are being asked to pay more for something worse less. Pepsi and Coke would be the same price.

I think there is a flavour difference, though.

Pepsi is sweeter and tends to have a fruitier flavour. While, Coke has a more distinct cola flavour, and I think it has  a stronger chemical taste to begin with, while Pepsi has more of a chemical after-taste. Also, I've discovered, if you let them both sit for a long period of time Pepsi's flavour stays the same or gets stronger, Coke loses flavour as time passes.

Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi both taste like a duller version of the originally, though I find that Diet Pepsi seems less chemically.

I prefer Pepsi based on flavour, I also like the bubbliness. However, on the basis of nostalgia and availability I usually drink Coke.

So, generally, when at a restaurant I prefer when they have Pepsi.

Anyway, this is kind of a shorter post, but which do you prefer?

Can you taste the difference?