Regal Cinemas is switching to Pepsi products, and Coke fans aren't happy
KNOXVILLE -- A new social-media campaign launched by Regal on Tuesday reads like a “meet cute” encounter in a playful romantic comedy.
“You are everything I never knew I always wanted” says a Regal tweet, quoting the film "Fools Rush In," to which Pepsi replies with a line from "Twilight," “You don’t know how long I’ve waited for you.”
Regal follows with “You had me at hello” (from "Jerry Maguire"
to which Pepsi replies “I’m gonna treat you so nice, you’re never gonna let me go” (from "Pretty Woman" .
Soon after the exchange, Pepsi followed with “Coming Soon” attached to a photo of a Pepsi cup leaning into a bucket of Regal popcorn – a post retweeted by Regal. The bottom of the image, which Regal also posted on its Facebook account, says, “The Match Made in Heaven … coming spring 2020.”
Read more: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/2020/01/07/regal-cinemas-pepsi-social-media-campaign-dumping-coca-cola/2836435001/
= new reply since forum marked as read
Kick in to the DU tip jar?
This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.
As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.