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Coke

By Blog Stories at 12/22/2007 14:06

Who here has not heard of Coca-Cola? If you have not, then you're most probably an alien visiting someone on this planet or you must be some human being who lived several centuries ago and must've been warped to the present time.

You see, Coca-Cola is one of the most famous brand names around the globe and is often considered to be the symbol of American popular culture, just like McDonald's and Starbucks. This may be attributed to the company's marketing prowess. Who could ever forget, for instance, the image of that Santa Claus holding up a Coke bottle? Who could not recognize that sexy bottle? Haha. Only paralyzed men will not be exposed to their aggressive marketing schemes like sports sponsorships, and tons upon tons of advertisement (TV, print, online, and souvenir items).

However, Coca-Cola did not start out as a commercial drink. Actually, it started out as patent medicine in 1885, as people those days had thought that carbonated drinks are good or the health (we later find out that too much Coke may not be good for the health because it's exploding with caffeine, according to allegations. hehe). Actually the first formula of Coca-Cola contained nine milligrams of nicotine for every glass of this drink. This lasted until 1904 when it was replaced by a non-nicotine extract of the coca leaves.

Despite this well-known fact about its former formula, no-one outside the company exactly knows the present formula of that oh-so-addicting beverage. Popular myth tells us that only two executives know the formula and each of them knows only half of the formula. But, I guess, that is just corporate myth. Who cares, anyway, as long as Coke tastes good?

Perhaps, if the marketing monster of Coke won't die out, this brand name will forever go on not only in American history, but in world history as well. If that monster will die out, however, then students of the next next generation will just see pictures of that sexy bottle printed on their textbooks. Ah. That's a sad thought.

In the meantime, however, let's just enjoy that marvel of a beverage that is Coca-Cola. Cheers!

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The Original Paris Hilton

Before Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Pamela Anderson, and Nichole Ricci became household names, we became familiar to the original sex symbol of all – Betty Boop. Who could not know her? Her irresistible hair, curvey body, adorable eyes and cute antics made her a cartoon star of her own. Men adore her and women wish to be like her. She was the brain child of Fleischer studio modeled from the persona of Helen Kane, a singer from Paramount Pictures.

Betty Boop’s debut appearance was on August 9, 1930 in Dirty Dishes and starred in only two colored films “Poor Cinderella” and “Crazy Town” in 1932. Her infamous sexual appeal and skimpy outfits have made her as the first cartoon to portray a sexual woman, which gave her the title “Queen of the Animated Screen”. In 1934 however, the image of Betty was changed into a more conservative one as Production Code Censorship was enforced throughout the industry. To many the character of Betty Boop was a breath of fresh air since it gave a new perspective to animation industry as cartoons become popular to older men. The confidence that Betty exudes became the factor for men to be magneted in their screens and for real women to express their own sensuality as well. The era of Betty Boop has motivated women during that time to show off their sensual side and be liberal of their thoughts and actions. Even as a cartoon, Betty became a symbol not only of sex but also of freedom to exercise one’s right in a free country.

Although the censorship of Betty Boop led to her popularity decline, it has opened doors for new creative ideas in the field in the field of cartoons that connoted liberal ideas such as Simpsons, Spongebob Squarepants, Family Guy and many more. Her trademark pout and batting eyes had made consistently popular throughout the ages. Truly a star at her own league, Betty Boop will always be everyone’s eye candy.

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