Parks and Rec called it.
this post was submitted on 22 Jun 2025
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A KFC "Mega Jug" was 64 U.S. fluid ounces (1893ml), which, if they're using the standard syrup dilution, is about 213g of sugar. Ignoring concerns about what else is in drinks like this, general guidance (e.g. the UK National Health Service, the Harvard School of Public Health) recommend well under 40g of free sugar per day as a maximum.
It's funny at first glance, but I feel like people don't know the difference between Type-1 (juvenile) diabetes & Type-2. Soda doesn't cause T1D the way that it might contribute to T2D.
Ok new rule: Parks and Revolution.
"Want a 55 gallon drum of Coke with that? It's only three more cents!"
I can't afford NOT to buy it!
They have a vested interest in curing diabetes. Most of the sufferers aren't their clients and those that are don't live long enough.
Couldn't they have at least made it Diet Pepsi?