Hey, Southern California. How hot are you right now? Breaking a sweat? Throwing up from dehydration? Kvetching even in the A/C? Well, at least you aren't a bear. Think about that one.
The failed ’90s beverage will be sold exclusively through Amazon. Coca-Cola cited a Facebook group called “The Surge Movement” as one reason it’s reintroducing Surge. Update: Surge is available again after the first batch sold out.
After 12 years, Coca-Cola is re-introducing Surge.
The world's biggest beverage company will begin selling 12-packs of the sweet citrus drink on Amazon Monday, according to a statement, marking the first time Coca-Cola has sold a product exclusively online. The company says the move is a response to a wave of nostalgia for the citrus soda — and an example of Coca-Cola listening to fans.
Surge, launched in 1996 as an answer to PepsiCo-owned Mountain Dew, was the company's most aggressive launch of a soda brand in that decade. While initial reception to the beverage was strong, its appeal had all but faded by the early 2000s. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Coke's hometown paper, was already calling it a "classic example of failure" in 2003 after most production ceased the prior year.
But children and teens of the '90s have recalled Surge fondly since then, some more fanatically than others.
Coca-Cola said a Facebook group called "SURGE Movement," with more than 128,000 likes, played into its decision to bring the beverage back.
The group, devoted to seeking the re-release of Surge, was founded on Dec. 23, 2011, according to its "About" page. It regularly posts about the beverage, asking members questions like: "If SURGE came back, how or where would you want it distributed?" and "It's the 90's. You're chugging an ice cold SURGE on a hot summer day driving by the beach with the windows down. What's playing on the radio?" (Answers for the first question include "Directly into my mouth via water hose," while artists such as Sugar Ray and the Offspring are among names listed for the second.)
"Future plans for the brand will depend on the level of excitement exhibited by fans across the country," Wendy Clark, president of sparkling and strategic marketing for Coca-Cola North America, said in the statement.
It seems to be going well so far: the first batch of Surge sold out after about an hour. More is now available on the website.
The first batch of Surge sold out after about an hour, though supplies have been refreshed.
Spoilers: This is only a theory, so there is no guarantee that this is correct. It also only includes information up to the end of the TV series, though some information used is only present in the books.
One of the most popular theories about Game of Thrones concerns exactly who who Jon Snow's father is, a theory commonly known as R + L = J.
The theory runs that he is in fact half Targaryen and half Stark, which would have interesting ramifications for the series.
Some people just can't respect the quiet of the forest.
Darrick Skou was rocking out during a camping trip when a rabid bat attacked him.
The bat is dead, but Darrick will survive if he has multiple shots.
by Patrick George on Jalopnik, shared by Lacey Donohue to Gawker
It turns out there are crazy rednecks everywhere in America, even in Hawaii. How else do you explain this amazing road rage video? I guess not everyone on the island is chill.
A very curious squirrel named Olivia checks out an orange water balloon that’s been deliberately put in her path. At first, Olivia is very wary of the orange mass, but slowly gives in to temptation and begins chewing on the balloon to make it pop and then running away at the result. According to her human David Gagas, Olivia loves to chew on balloons, as evidenced by her previous encounters with various other colorful bladders.
I wondered what my squirrels would do with a balloon. Olivia grabbed one immediately and began chewing on the end and it deflated slowly. After that, they were fair game. She just chews them,not eat.
Facebook auto-tagging doesn’t work for everyone. From the Grampa and Grandmaster Flash tumblr.
When you type a Facebook status, suggestions are made to auto-tag other users. When you start typing "grandma", it often suggests tagging the seminal hip-hop artist Grandmaster Flash.
As a result, visiting the Posts to Page section on his Facebook page reveals a large number of grandparents posting on it.
Bruce (a Boston Terrier) is a silly dog and he makes silly noises. He loves other animals and this is how he acts when he sees one, but can’t go play with it. Bruce is a year and a half old here.
The Nike Air Max Lunar90 is getting all kinds of attention thanks to that recently announced Burnished Leather Quickstrike. But if outfitting the new lunarlon x air max outsole with a contrasting luxurious leather upper isn’t your thing, there’s always the matching weather resistant iteration complete with tape and hyperfuse panels for a new-aged take on the Air Max 90. The latest pair sees a near Knicks inspiration thanks to the royal blue hue falling on an obsidian upper with accents of orange throughout. As always, we have a full set of images for you after the click and know that you can grab this pair from select spots like Manhattan’s own KITH.
If you like geology, you’re used to relying on an active imagination. Most geologic processes occur too slowly to see them play out for yourself. Many of the exceptions are dangerous enough that you might not want a front row seat or are rare enough that the odds of being there to witness them are disheartening. Sometimes, though, the Earth throws us a bone—or in this case, a gigantic slab of granite.
One interesting way that rocks weather and crumble apart is called “exfoliation.” Like the skin-scrubbing technique, this involves the outermost layers of exposed igneous or metamorphic bedrock sloughing off in a sheet. Over time, this tends to smooth and round the outcrop—Yosemite’s Half Dome providing a spectacular example.
We’re not entirely sure just what drives the peeling of an outcrop’s skin like this, but the classic explanation is that it’s the result of bringing rocks that formed at great pressure up to the surface. Once there, the outer layers can expand slightly, creating a physical mismatch with the layers below them.
Instead of using a cutting board—and having to later clean it—try this simple yet clever trick from Serious Eats: Use a (very versatile
) pizza cutter for in-the-bowl chopping.
J. Crew and New Balance have a long and impressive history of sneaker collaborations, and this fall they certainly aren’t slowing down. The New Balance 998 has been the model that’s received the most press between these two, and here they offer up another banger of a colorway dubbed the “Concrete Jungle”. The Olive coloring on the toe and heel, along with hunter green on the midfoot, is accented with orange hits on the sole, midsole, tongue and lining. Tan laces pull everything together on this classic silhouette. The J. Crew x New Balance 998 “Concrete Jungle” initially launches September 13th, exclusively at the J. Crew Men’s Stores – The Liquor Store in NYC, Lan Street in Hong Kong and Copley Place in Boston. They will then see a wider release on September 17th at more J. Crew stores globally and online at JCrewMens.com. Check out further images below, and let us know what you think.
Release Dates:
9/13/2014 - The Liquor Store in NYC, Lan Street in Hong Kong and Copley Place in Boston
9/17/2014 - Select J.Crew Stores & Online Shop
took this dude 62 reviews to realize frozen processed food is bad?? ... dang,
In the midst of filming the 692nd episode of his frozen meal review show, Freezerburns, it suddenly dawned onhost Gregory Ng that microwavable food is terribly unhealthy and aggressively marketed to kids. A depressing piece of Kid Cuisine pseudo-chicken was apparently the last straw.
Southern flying squirrel named Biscuits is absolutely thriving under the care of Jeff Longo, a dedicated human who rescued her as a tiny baby from dying in the street under the hot Florida sun, according to a statement that Jeff made about 8 months ago.
This is Biscuits…A southern flying squirrel, I found her half dead, lying on the sidewalk in the Florida sun. I posted pictures on Reddit that day and had a bunch of know it alls tell me she would die, because I am not an animal rehabber…Well Biscuits is about 3 months old now and is super awesome…and healthy. Her favorite food is pecans and she enjoys jumping on everything and terrorizing the dogs.
These photos show the progress that Biscuits has made over the past 11 months. Well done Jeff.
Mel Brooks finally added his hand and foot prints to the concrete outside the famous Chinese Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.
Dan Steinberg/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / AP Images
The ceremony coincided with the 40th anniversary of Young Frankenstein. And in typical Mel Brooks fashion, his print is going to look a bit different than everyone else's.
Dan Steinberg/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / AP Images
Brooks decided to wear a prosthetic, giving him an eleven finger hand print.
Dan Steinberg/Invision for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / AP Images
September marks the start of oyster season. While oysters can be enjoyed year round they’re best enjoyed during the cold months containing the letter “R”. Oyster season starts NOW!
Grill 'em
Fire up the grill one last time and add some oyster to mix it up. Grill them in their shells or on the half shell with some toppings, like herb butter. Get the recipe here
Ok so you're not exactly rolling in the dough, but just because you're strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't enjoy these little molluscs. There are plenty of places to choose from that will have oysters on special, sometimes for just a dollar each!
Gary Enchanting Photo / Gary Enchanting Photo
Try an Oyster Stout
While it may not taste like an oyster (do you really want your beer tasting like oyster?) Flying Dog's Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout is made with whole oysters from Rappahonnock River in Virginia.
Broaden your horizons and try a variety of oysters. Think of different sizes, amounts of brine and location. This assortment is from the Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle, WA
We’ve already seen the new Nike Air Max Lunar90 attempt to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, releasing in both paisley and herringbone. Now we see it paired with the Nike Air Max Lunar1 to form the Air Max “Burnished Collection”, with bot pairs presented in brown burnished leather. The Lunar90 sports a bright crimson sole while the Lunar1 has an island green markup. Look for these to release on Thursday September 18th via Nikestore and Nike retailers. Check out more detailed images below, and let us know what you think.
Nike Air Max Lunar90 Leather
Color: Mahogany/Mahogany-Bright Crimson-Pueblo Red Style Code: 705001-200 Price: $170
Nike Air Max Lunar1 Leather
Color: Mahogany/Mahogany-Island Green Style Code: 704996-200 Price: $150
Southern flying squirrel named Biscuits is absolutely thriving under the care of Jeff Longo, a dedicated human who rescued her as a tiny baby from dying in the street under the hot Florida sun, according to a statement that Jeff made about 8 months ago.
