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Don't Forget To Get Your Free Dr. Pepper Tomorrow

posted Nov 22, 2008 at 5:03 PM by deathbringer.  (25 Comments)

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Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality. The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in America if the album dropped in 2008. "Chinese Democracy," infamously delayed since recording began in 1994, goes on sale Sunday.

"We never thought this day would come," Tony Jacobs, Dr Pepper's vice president of marketing, said in a statement. "But now that it's here, all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us."

Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m., coupons for a free 20-ounce soda will be available for 24 hours on Dr Pepper's Web site. They'll be honored until Feb. 28.

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25 Comments on "Don't Forget To Get Your Free Dr. Pepper Tomorrow"

Netromancer's avatar

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1. Netromancer writes:

No, thank you.

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Chazz writes:

Yay! I want the new album, but I don't need Dr. Pepper just to buy it or whatever.

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 5:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. rayray writes:

i like dr pepper!

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 9:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. rayray writes:

i'll buy the album!

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 9:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Blindgreed1 writes:

I'll take the free soda, but I won't spend my $$$ on this piece of crap.

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. warlockzero writes:

I want the dr.pepper. f*** the album.

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 10:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Saint_Iggy's avatar

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7. Saint_Iggy writes:

At least something good is coming out of this album. Or...watch Dr. Pepper put out a limited time only flavor that's just as overrated as Chinese Democracy.

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 12:54 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
weasel321's avatar

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8. weasel321 writes:

Just to let y'all know. The Dr. Pepper site is having problems right now. Can't logon to get the coupon!

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 8:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. b12 writes:

got the album today on vinyl with low expectations...very solid, so really listen to it before belly aching.

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 11:11 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Blindgreed1 writes:

b12: I'm going to pass on this one, but thanks for the advice.

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 11:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. deathbringer writes:

Haha, figures the site isn't loading now... shoulda done it at midnight :-o

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 11:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
b12's avatar

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12. b12 writes:

blindgreed1: ok no problem

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 11:49 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. hepswing writes:

SITE DOESN"T WORK NOW!

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 12:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. dmasa writes:

dr pepper is ligit ....this album isnt

# Nov 23, 2008 @ 10:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
deathbringer's avatar

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15. deathbringer writes:

Damn site was down all day... I was robbed!

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 12:36 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. bbristowe writes:

lawl @ db. I like dr.pepper and if I lived in the states id be down. It's funny how Guns N Guests have been shat on completely by this add campaign.

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 1:24 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Saint_Iggy's avatar

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17. Saint_Iggy writes:

i got a couple coupons, too bad it'll be 4-6 weeks before i get them in the mail

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 1:36 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. XWigglesX writes:

Lol I plan on getting a Dr. Pepper tomorrow. Going to Melbourne so I will have to stop in at the American food store near Lord of the Fries. Has anyone eaten there? I have always wanted to.

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 4:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
weasel321's avatar

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19. weasel321 writes:

I could never get in yesterday! The website kept timing out on me. If they are going to run this type of promotion at least have the website bandwidth! Not complaining, just stating a fact. Most of the time when some company runs a promotion that's web based, they don't have enough servers to handle the load and people start to get kicked off. I did get in this morning though and got my coupon. Again, it's just frustrating when Dr. Pepper's computer people don't plan for a lot of web traffic.

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 8:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. bully writes:

dr pepper & g&r have something in common....

they both suck a$$

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 9:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. bLOODLETTING_NY writes:

Just read this on another site:

"For starters, you have to apply online at the Dr Pepper website to receive a voucher. That means Dr Pepper will generate a massive database worth far greater than the can of soda they are giving away.

Armed with your personal details, Dr Pepper could trade that information without your knowledge."

You've been warned...

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 9:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
deathbringer's avatar

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22. deathbringer writes:

That's pretty much how everything works these days. That's why you have throw-away email addresses, etc.

The site is back online and the offer extended til 6pm ET today with a message saying "DR PEPPER EXTENDS FREE COUPON OFFER DUE TO CONSUMER DEMAND."

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 12:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
deathbringer's avatar

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23. deathbringer writes:

Nevermind... page loads, but submission still times out. Epic fail.

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 12:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
ZT's avatar

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24. ZT writes:

sooo, yeah, uh, the new album dropped yesterday......

.....woo hoo? yeah, me neither.... lol

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 12:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. Blindgreed1 writes:

No free Dr. Pepper... :-(

# Nov 24, 2008 @ 3:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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