tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post4653263649295279750..comments2023-02-22T04:29:57.180-05:00Comments on Fab and Thrifty-Something: Vintage Coca-Cola!Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-57942662296932609402013-01-15T19:42:23.061-05:002013-01-15T19:42:23.061-05:00Agreed! I feel a large part of the problem is the ...Agreed! I feel a large part of the problem is the "Super Size Me" phenomenon! Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-21556375471916629982013-01-15T18:34:47.825-05:002013-01-15T18:34:47.825-05:00And the Mars bar I bought today has 240 Calories d...And the Mars bar I bought today has 240 Calories displayed on the front... OK, 240 calories for a full sized bar, not too bad I think to myself. But.. 30g of sugars, 9g of fat, 6g of sat fat & 0.1 trans fat (equal = 31%), 36g carbs. <br /><br />I think the calories on the front thing is all a marking gimmick.Sir Thrift-A-Lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632635224161216813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-79950085223430957442013-01-15T18:30:15.483-05:002013-01-15T18:30:15.483-05:00Probably 1980's. The slogan "Have a Coke ...Probably 1980's. The slogan "Have a Coke & A Smile" started in 1979 (I think). <br /><br />And on their advertising, they are going to be clear on calories, OK. 140 calories on a can does not look that bad. It's the 42 carbohydrates, 41 grams of sugar & in the states I guess that high fructose corn syrup.. that they should be making clear if they really gave a crap about obesity. In a society where people are becoming more conscious of the dangers (I guess) of eating unhealthy, companies will try any tactic to get you to buy their product. 140 calories is the most positive thing about a can of Coke? Nothing about ruining your enamel, 40+ of sugars & carbs.. ya know? <br /><br />People are going to just see the "140" calories & think "this isn't so bad for me afterall"... <br /><br />That's what I think anyhow. Sir Thrift-A-Lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632635224161216813noreply@blogger.com