Brad Tries Crystal From Pepsi

It was Pepsi's 1994 attempt to reformulate the drink and salvage the name Crystal. But you can't change greatness.



Plus, Brian and I try out the G-Series Pro line of Gatorade made specifically for professional athletes. Featuring a guest appearance from our friends a http://www.youtube.com/chibicat13 who sent us these drinks.

 

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  • 3/10/2011 7:05 PM rudy023 wrote:
    Keep fighting the good fight. Maybe you and the Snob fans can get them to bring back Crystal Pepsi after all!
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  • 3/10/2011 7:06 PM Joe wrote:
    You'd think with all the retro love going around, AND with the success of the Throwback brand that Pepsi would take the dip and do a Crystal Pepsi, Crystal From Pepsi, Pepsi Clear whatever limited edition and make some coin off it.

    PS- Also that Crystal looks like the fluid that encased the putonium in Back to the Future, probably as healthy to drink too.
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  • 3/10/2011 7:13 PM systemclash wrote:
    We will attack
    We will bring back
    The Crystal Pepsi attack
    is bringing it back
    My poetry is so full of fail it isn't even fucking funny.
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  • 3/10/2011 7:31 PM Ryan wrote:
    I'd love to see you do a Brad Tries on Milksteak. Just make sure to some of the finest jelly beans, raw, on the side.

    PS - I said it before and I'll say it again: Lloyd needs his own show!
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  • 3/10/2011 7:39 PM Melinda wrote:
    I always felt that the consistency of the Gatorade 01 was that of melted Jello.
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  • 3/10/2011 7:53 PM Slick-Rob wrote:
    Brad, I hope you have a panel or booth at Anime St. Louis and record the experience because I predict said panel or booth will be surrounded by crystal pepsi signs.
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  • 3/10/2011 7:55 PM thegormer wrote:
    "You know what I haven't had in awhile? Big League Chew." - Peter Griffin
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  • 3/10/2011 7:56 PM Johnny wrote:
    How bout someone dresses up as Pepsiman and holds a sign about bringing Crystal Pepsi back?
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  • 3/10/2011 8:10 PM Slick-Rob wrote:
    After watching your gatorade episode I need to add a few things.

    1. I ABSOLUTELY agree with Ryan in the comments above. Lloyd often seems to want in your Brad Tries episode, so I dunno have a show where you film him playing and dub a snobby inner monologue over it. Actually you could probably make that a joke in one of your snob reviews that watching that is more engaging than whatever movie you're watching.

    2. Bryan is weird.

    3. You said hot drinks without singing the Wendy's jingle? Shame on you!
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  • 3/10/2011 9:42 PM lrb wrote:
    If you do manage to get them to re-release Crystal Pepsi, you should totally do advertisements for them as 80's Dan.
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  • 3/10/2011 10:01 PM TMS wrote:
    Get Lloyd his own show! Love it when he just got up in front of the camera and stared into the lens, as if to say "Hi everybody!"
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  • 3/10/2011 10:04 PM jadkni wrote:
    I swear that cat was talking as much as you were in this episode.
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  • 3/10/2011 10:06 PM Josh wrote:
    Lloyd freaking loves the camera! If I remember correctly, you once said you have more than one cat (I think two others?), but Lloyd is by far the one we see the most.

    As much I would like to get behind the "Give Lloyd his own series" movement, I think the reason we love seeing Lloyd so much is because he only makes infrequent cameos in *your* shows. Giving him his own show would lessen the impact of his cameos.

    I think, instead of giving him his own series, you should make a single "Lloyd Tries" episode of him trying some a few treats or drinks for cats. If that goes over well, you could always make more every few months or so, or you could make a bunch and save them for whenever you need to put a new video on the site.
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  • 3/10/2011 10:45 PM John wrote:
    When Lloyd was looking into the camera, I can't be certain, but I'm pretty sure he could see into my soul.
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  • 3/10/2011 11:08 PM Dylan wrote:
    Ahhh, ABBA ZABBA, the only candy bar to ever influence a Captain Beefheart song. I pretty much see it every day in one particular liquor store, though I can't say I've seen it anywhere else lately. It was fucking awesome, that's all I know.
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  • 3/11/2011 12:01 AM CMWaters wrote:
    I wish I had that good a memory about Crystal Pepsi as you do. The only drink I remember that they don't sell anymore (at least where I live) are Sprite flavored Icees. Those things gave me good energy while I was on the High School Wrestling Team.

    So, just to remember what it tasted like, I would love to see Crystal Pepsi make a return. Next time I'm at a wrestling event, I'm gonna bring a Bring Back Crystal Pepsi sign. If it makes it on Raw or Smackdown or a PPV, even better.

    Now, away from that topic...you know what I would like to see on a Brad Tries sometime? Brad Tries dnL. It's a discontinued soda made by the 7up company (the dnL logo is pretty much an upside down 7up logo), and was like an inverse 7up (caffinated, not clear, etc.) Maybe also during that episode compare 7up pre all natural flavors (make sure to get a can or bottle with Cool Spot on it!) vs. current 7up.

    Just a suggestion though. Tried to find some dnL on eBay for you, but couldn't.

    Anyway, keep it up. Can't wait to see more of these.
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  • 3/11/2011 12:43 AM JoeMoe wrote:
    Brad...don't bother taking Airborne when you are sick. The stuff is useless

    http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/08/airborne.shtm
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  • 3/11/2011 1:02 AM ChunkyInsano wrote:
    Dude I never knew my silly sign would get noticed. Not to mention noticed by you. I am kinda glad they only took pics from the front of the sign I had legalize it on the back. You sir just made my day. Thank you
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  • 3/11/2011 1:40 AM BooRat wrote:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-3-Orbitz-drink-Rare-New-Unopened-Soda-Bottle-lava-/110659706352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3d51df0 Hey, DUDE I'm a HUGE fan of your shows on here and I've got a sujjestion for an episode of Brad Tries...! This soft drink is called Orbitz(like the gum and the travel site) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitz_(soft_drink) I found 3 bottles of varrying flavors on ebay for you(the 1st link I put on this message)! I cannot aford to but it myself for you(If I could I would)! I personaly loved this drink back in the day but it was discontentued shortly after it's release and is now like Chrystal Pepsi a collector's iteam amongst soda drinkers! And it'd be awesome to see you nd your friends try this highly unusial drink! It's a gemicy drink(it looks like a freaking lava-lamp), but it was quite good!! Thank you for your time and all and hope to see this drink on your show someday! Please! BooRat
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  • 3/11/2011 4:37 AM Neon wrote:
    Here in the uk you can buy capri suns with a resealable tops instead of the straws, Im guessing they dont do them in the us then.
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  • 3/11/2011 6:42 AM rogueofmv wrote:
    Mello Yello and Sun Drop recently hit the West Coast... so I'm certain we can get Crystal Pepsi back!
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  • 3/11/2011 7:37 AM BlackBobby wrote:
    5:40 in the second video
    Lloyd can see into your SOUL.

    "From the makers of Cheap and The Hooker with the Heart of Gold comes the newest sensation: Psychic Snob Cat, the soul-eating kitty. That's one pussy - you shouldn't fuck with. Soon, in theaters near you."
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  • 3/11/2011 9:41 AM Crystal AKA chibicat13 wrote:
    I am Shaving my head for charity tomorrow, If I have the stuff I should being a 'Bring Back Crystal Pepsi' sign.
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  • 3/11/2011 10:22 AM CleverNN wrote:
    clever, not putting "we" in the video description, making me watch one featuring Brian again, the most boring man on the internet...
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    1. 3/11/2011 5:54 PM Bruno Mattei Show Brian wrote:
      Awesome! I had hoped that plan would pay off!

      Brian Lewis: ruining your day, one video at a time.
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      1. 3/11/2011 7:46 PM Brad wrote:
        Genius also missed this part in the description: "Plus, Brian and I try out the G-Series Pro line of Gatorade made specifically for professional athletes."
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        1. 3/28/2011 11:17 PM Quenton wrote:
          Just let the man stew in his own cesspool of negligence, where his irrational hatred granted him the inability to read a paragraph to inform him on the video. Where as any logical person would read the description, you write it for a damn reason. It's even above the fucking video. Apparently you're going to have to make it in bold/italics and red font to catch the eye of some people.

          You're awesome Brian, don't let one ignoramus cretin tell you otherwise.
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  • 3/11/2011 6:46 PM Gudmundur wrote:
    the company that makes Pepsi in Iceland, Ölgerðin, has a soda water brand that is called Kristall (e. Crystal).
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  • 3/11/2011 8:23 PM Tanner wrote:
    That cat is beautiful!
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  • 3/12/2011 2:27 AM HeartBurnKid wrote:
    You know, I was never a big Crystal Pepsi guy. If we're going to fight to bring back a '90s soda, why not Josta? That stuff was awesome.
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  • 3/12/2011 6:13 PM Smegzilla wrote:
    What's wrong with Brian? I like Brian!

    Anyway, I'd love to get Crystal Pepsi over here in the UK so I could try that shit out for myself. They'd probably screw it up somehow though. For some reason Mountain Dew over here is marketed as an energy drink and is loaded up with caffeine. I like Mountain Dew but I could do without a shit ton of caffeine every time I want to drink one.
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  • 3/12/2011 8:47 PM Vinyl Letterbox wrote:
    Part of the reason I love this series is the random Lloyd appearances. This episode did not disappoint.

    Also, Brian is cool. I like his style.
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  • 3/13/2011 10:58 AM menzagidat wrote:
    Your show oneeds more Lloyd. Everybody loves him!
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  • 3/13/2011 1:02 PM Rachel wrote:
    Lloyd sounds just like my (blue-point) Sapphire to the point where I thought she was yelling at me from the bathroom when he meowed at you early on. Then I got the Look of Death from her because I woke her up asking WTF she wanted, when she was asleep on the back of the sofa.

    And such a handsome cat he is! I love that he decides he needs to be in the videos and that you let him.
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  • 3/13/2011 1:39 PM BooRat wrote:
    What's the name of the other cat on your show!?
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  • 3/14/2011 5:03 AM Lizzi wrote:
    I think Lloyd wants his own show Cos i'm seeing him more and more lol
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  • 3/21/2011 12:20 PM Koffenbaum wrote:
    Does it ever bother anyone else that whenever Brad tries a drink he only takes tiny little sips? You gotta get up in there, man. DRINK THAT SHIT.
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  • 3/24/2011 12:56 PM Konstance wrote:
    you should try to find Orbitz drink... that thing was gross in 1998... i guess it's still awful today XD

    http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Orbitz+drink
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    1. 3/24/2011 3:49 PM BooRat wrote:
      I've been trying to get him to try that stuff since I started watching this series! But, I actually Liked the drink when it 1st came out, but it might have been more for the navelty of the drink!
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  • 3/25/2011 5:16 PM Jessica wrote:
    Okay so, I made a "Bring Back Crystal Pepsi" sign to bring to MegaCon (the biggest convention in the South East) and everyone LOVED it. So many people who saw it said they wished it would come back, so keep the dream alive.
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  • 4/10/2011 6:03 PM Brian Mueller wrote:
    http://www.bevnet.com/bevboard/free-all/29407-how-make-crystal-pepsi-home.html Use this recipe if you want Crystal Pepsi
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  • 4/14/2011 7:12 PM Derangerous wrote:
    You know. since your talking about this drink which was around the 1990's drink era. Anyways. There was another drink made around that year it was called Orbits soft drink. I think you should snag some off of ebay and give it a go. I havnt seen you try it yet. Perhaps you would like to induldge in a fan's request?
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    1. 4/14/2011 11:26 PM BooRat wrote:
      I've been bothering him to try this for over 3-4 months now! I even given them links to multiple auctions or lots of Obittz with no reply or confermation that he'll do it!
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  • 4/22/2011 3:37 PM Ethan wrote:
    Brad have you tried mixing different pepsi products together to recreate the taste of crystal pepsi? Like Sierra Mist and Pepsi? Just thought i'd ask
    -Ethan
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  • 8/24/2012 12:41 PM Archie Stanton wrote:
    Yeah... weird one... I thought maybe they brought it back or something... not sure if I actually had this one or not... barely remember either one... very confusing... I also can't recall every seeing any of the G-line pouches anywhere... I like the episodes with Brain a lot by the way, he's a good co-(host)/sidekick.
    Where the hell are chibicat and her friends from? They sound like Welsh/Russian immigrants. LOL. Not is a bad way though... They cool...
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