Before I headed up to the Sky Club at DTW last Monday night, I headed to McDonald's to grab something to eat, but more importantly, to get a large Coke. And later in the Sky Club, I planned on topping off a three quarters full large Coke with a bit of whiskey for a nice little treat on the plane. (And that serves as my official first travel tip for my readers. You're welcome.)
Now, there is nothing in this world that I love as much as a McDonald's Coke. McDonald's Coke is the cure for anything; hangover, sleepiness, cancer, etc. I got really bored and didn't finish reading this article about why it is that McDonald's Coke is better than other fountain Coke, but that really isn't the point of this story.
When I arrived at the fountain with my large 32oz. cup, I was devastated to see that it was all Pepsi products! I'm sorry, but fountain Pepsi just doesn't cut it. There must be some really effed up contract between DTW and Pepsi that only allows for Pepsi products to be distributed at restaurants. There is a reason that every liquor is associated with Coke; Jack & Coke, Crown & Coke, Rum & Coke. Name me one drink that is named _______ & Pepsi. A Flaming Dr Pepper is as close as Pepsi gets and that drink actually doesn't involve Dr Pepper!
Before I could finish my story, Todd asked if I let the Pepsi ruin my plan; to top off my 32oz. beverage with some fine whiskey for the fun midnight plane ride to fun-lanta. Jane and Liz seemed torn. They thought it would make for a fun game show; Will he drink it? Would I consume drinks that were just slightly off or unknown?
In the end, I let the Pepsi sidetrack my master plan. I was forced into splashing down some vodka and sodas before boarding time. The group seemed to think that this was a positive sign that I don't have a drinking problem; that I have standards when it comes to my drinks. I appreciate and fully accept their diagnosis.
Today's tip? Don't plan on having your ills cured at DTW by the sweet nectar of McDonald's Coke.
Ryan Bingham
Was always a Coke drinker until I went to diet ...now I don't care. It could be Kroger pop and I wouldn't know.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we got enough people to call McDonald's to complain, whether it would result in Coke products at DTW, or just no McDonald's? Also, I'm waiting for you to try my tomato juice-scotch-Campari cocktail. I call it the Blood Clot.
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