Mountain Dew Receives Backlash for ‘Most Racist Commercial in History’

May 1, 2013 // 6:24 pm

One social commentator, Dr. Boyce Watkins, called Pepsi’s latest faux pas “arguably the most racist commercial in history.” The 60-second spot offended online viewers who accused the ad of being racist and misogynist.

The video, which can still be seen on several YouTube channels, depicts a bruised and bloodied…

Mountain Dew’s ‘Kickstart’ Aims to Become New Healthier Breakfast Alternative

February 11, 2013 // 4:37 pm

Have you ever received judging looks from co-workers for chugging a neon green bottle of Mountain Dew at 8 in the morning? Well fear no more dewheads, PepsiCo Inc. has developed a breakfast beverage claiming the same great taste as Mountain Dew but with a whopping 5%…

‘Gushing Granny’ is What Happens When You Let the Internet Name a Mountain Dew Drink

August 14, 2012 // 7:03 pm

What do “Gushing Granny,” “Fapple,” and “Diabeetus” all have in common? According to the currently defunct Dub the Dew website (which may be up and running by the time you read this), these were the top 3 favorite names in Mountain Dew’s latest campaign.

Although the company proved successful…

Taco Bell is Mixing Mountain Dew and Orange Juice for Breakfast, Calling it ‘Mtn Dew A.M.”

May 29, 2012 // 7:09 pm

Reddit user Allen Jacoby has spotted a buzz worthy breakfast drink item at his local Taco Bell location dubbed Mtn Dew A.M.

The new drink is apparently served until 11 a.m. at a currently unknown location, and features a hybrid of vitamins and caffeine by combining a ‘where…

Mountain Dew Releases New Dark Berry Flavor to Promote ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Movie Release

May 16, 2012 // 12:44 pm

With the highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises film release coming in late July, Mountain Dew has teamed up to release a limited time only flavor called Dark Berry.

The collaboration will include both in store and on-pack Dark Knight takeovers, and the flavor itself…

Mountain Dew Dissolves Rodents? Apparently So.

January 3, 2012 // 4:53 pm

There’s a lot of hardcore Mountain Dew drinkers out there, and I praise them. Every time I man up to drink a can of the radioactive looking substance, I’m filled with instant regret as it rips out the lining of my stomach and sends me…

A Mountain Dew and Doritos Cupcake?

November 28, 2011 // 6:58 pm

Junk food and cupcakes, two of the most awesome food groups. WAIT. Someone paired the two? Jackpot. That’s what John Rivers of 4Rivers Smokehouse in Orlando has done. As part of the opening of his new bakery — 4River Sweetshop — he’s included some rather…

Soda Lip Balm

October 20, 2011 // 11:51 am

Fall is in full swing, which means cold dry weather and chapped lips. There’s already a myriad of different ways to fend off dry lips in just as many different flavors ranching from french fries to