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| Pibb Info |
Mr Pibb was introduced in 1972 as a Sugar-Free drink, eww, I like the current incarnation better.
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67.6 MILLION 192oz cases of Mr. Pibb sold in 1997. That's 12979200000 oz or 101400000 gallons. In comparison, Cherry Coke sold 66.8 million cases. wow.
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If you haven't seen it before: Mr Pibb Pralines
Categories: Candies, Beverages
Yield: 12 servings
1 c Sugar; Granulated
1 c Brown Sugar; Dark, Packed
1 c Mr. Pibb
1 c Marshmallows; Miniature
Pecan Halves; *
* Use 2 to 3 cups of pecan halves.
Cook sugars and Mr. Pibb in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly,
then gradually birng to the soft ball stage (240 degrees F on candy thermometer).
Remove mixture from heat; stir in marshmallows and pecans. Mix vigorously until marshmallows dissolve.
Quickly drop by tablespoon on wax paper to cool. Makes 2 dozen pralines.
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Coke's Mr. Pibb Advertising strategy:
Redesigned to be positioned at the teen market to take advantage of Dr.Pepper's 'older' positioning. Mr. Pibb filled the niche for a 'cherry/berryish' cola drink that is fun, not pretentious.
(Well, it worked)
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