Another Code Red

I really like the new Mtn Dew can designs from the last few years.  This one is no exception.

It's the newest Code Red design.  And the can kind of tells a story.  On the left side of the logo there's a huge red dinosaur-beast monster that looks like he's about to attack with a giant cherry.  Or is he stealing them?

On the other side are the good guys coming to defend the cherry-laden city.  A red emergency light is flashing and air support is on its way in the form of a jet and helicopter.

It's obvious Code Red is a cherry-flavored soda, something you couldn't tell in previous designs (here and here).

I hate to say it, but I think the "monster" cherry taste is going to win this time.  (What?  I'm a dad)

Strawberries & Cream

My daughter came home from college for the weekend.  She brought a few cases of this because it's at the college she attends but not in this area yet.

Strawberries & Cream Dr Pepper.  Everyone who's had it so far has said it's very good.

There are some things they don't teach you in college, such as watching for new cans your dad may not have in his collection.  Looks I've taught her well...

Monster Trash

A while back I looked in a trash can at work and saw this heart-wrenching scene:

It was a Monster energy drink can I didn't have in my collection.  After putting on some gloves and making sure the coast was clear, I saved the can from it's terrible fate at the bottom of some landfill.  

The combination of black and yellow is one of my favorite color combos, so after a good cleaning at home this is the treasure I ended up with:

How funny is it that the top of the can says "Recover"?  I literally recovered it from the trash.  And it certainly went thru a "Rehab" on its journey from trash pile to can collection.

The back of the can is full of good information.  Most cans don't have this many icons.

And that's my Monster Trash story.  Inspiring, isn't it?  Go save a can today!