Junk Food Round-Up: Pepsi Gingerbread Soda

Pepsi Gingerbread Soda is in the spotlight for the latest Junk Food Round-Up. Does it sounds like something you'd like?

Typically, I'm not a fan of these strange concoctions. I don't think we needed Oreo Flavored Coke nor did we need Coke Flavored Oreos. It's too much. However, I could actually see Pepsi Gingerbread Soda being good! It depends on how heavy they go with all the flavoring but if they do it right I could see it really taking off. Unfortunately, I don't see that happen. They're going to overdo it again, aren't they?

I thought I would like Vanilla Coke, but it proved to be overwhelming. I didn't let it stop me from trying other versions that came out over the years. I tried Cinnamon Coke and it was terrible. Much worse than Vanilla Coke. It was like drinking Fireball without the alcohol. One sip was all I could manage and I never went back. Will Pepsi's Gingerbread Soda suffer a similar fate? We'll have to find out!

Truthfully, Gingerbread Soda will probably smell better than it tastes. However, they might be able to pull it off! If they do, it will be like Christmas in a can! Starting on December 4th Pepsi Zero Sugar Gingerbread Mini Cans will be available and it's their first all-new holiday-themed flavor in years, according to People. Pepsi confirmed the news telling People that the seasonal flavor "blends the classic refreshing sweet and citrus pop and fizz of Pepsi with a festive blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and molasses, adding depth and warmth to create a delicious new way to celebrate the season." Odd that with all those strange flavors mentioned my attention seems to be focused on Pepsi being described as a citrus flavor. I guess I never thought about that before. I was not aware.

Reviews make it sounds like the Gingerbread Soda is almost chocolatey in flavor which could be nice, or it could end up being too sweet. That's my big concern here. That's likely the reason it's being released in Zero Sugar only and an original will not be available. They should be at your local grocery store on December 4th or you can buy them on Pepsi's official TikTok shop. Pepsi is also running a contest where you can win some cans now through December 11th. You can check that out by clicking here.

Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that actually end up looking delicious? Chances are you have encountered this at some point!

You expect food on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Beat Bobby Flay on The Food Network to be mouth watering. They are actual dishes made by professional chefs and attract a real-life crowd. However, you don't expect to find delicious looking food in cartoons or comedy movies. Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that you really wish you could try?

It can't be explained but there's something about some food in movies and TV shows that leave you end up wanting to try it. Maybe it's the fact that it's hyped up on the show or movie and you get some FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Another possibility is how we always want what we can't have. These foods only exist within that specific worth in the show or movie. We can't go out and order it from DoorDash or pick it up from a local drive-thru. In the real world, we'll never be able to try these foods. Could that be what makes them look so tasty?

This can happen in live action movies or even in cartoons and animated content. In fact, some of the best examples that will be featured below on the list of the best fictional foods from movies and TV are from animations. It might sound strange, but you'll be able to relate once you see it. It could be nostalgia but you'll be left wanting to try these delicious treats.

For this list we wanted to focus on food you can't find out there in the real world. Even though we wish we could! Maybe next time we can get a list going of the best fictional beverages. A glass of Star Wars Blue Milk, anyone? Check out the list of 5 fictional foods from movie and TV shows that look like they'd be good below! Are we missing any? Let us know!

When I think about animated food that looks delicious the Krabby Patty is one of the first things to come to mind. It's simple but there's something about it. I see one and I turn into Plankton with my desire to obtain a delicious Krabby Patty. I'm surprised they haven't opened Krusty Krab locations in real life. You could have the Krabby Patty, the Krusty Krab Pizza, there are so many possibilities! Let's get it going!

If you remember this movie, you remember that pizza. It was so cheesy it looked so good! The way it melted and pulls from the base--it's truly mouthwatering. Few examples look better than that pizza. There's something about that movie where even the Cheese Whiz looks good. Or is there just something about the timing of when I watch that movie? It always looks so good.

Sure, it's animated. However, nearly every dish featured in the movie looks tasty. The animation department really did their job. It's set in Paris so there's already pressure for the food to look like the best in the world--and they delivered. Even though most of the food featured in the movie looks good, none look better than the Ratatouille. Mmm.

What is in the sauce? What's the secret? I always assumed it was just like Mac Sauce from McDonald's. Maybe it's more like Animal Sauce from In N Out? We know it has ketchup and lemon juice and tastes like lemonade and BBQ sauce because Ed says so in the movie, per Mama Plus One. However, we don't know much more than that! I suppose that description would mean it is not like Mac Sauce so now I'm at a loss. It looked dangerously good in the movie from the reactions it got and I want some!

Are Scooby Snacks actually dog food? Does it matter? You can't say part of you didn't want to try them to see what all the fuss was about. Don't act like you never tried dog biscuits just to see what they tasted like. They look really good in the shows and movies based on the reaction. Are they "special" treats? They could be! Okay, if you don't want to try the Scooby Snacks then you can't deny you want one of those mega sandwiches Shaggy and Scoob are always eating.

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