If your Coke or Pepsi has tasted a little… flat lately, you’re not alone.
Soda drinkers across the internet are bubbling over with complaints—and it’s not about the sugar or calories.
The big gripe? There’s just not enough fizz.
Reddit Sparks a Fizz Frenzy
It all started on Reddit, where dozens of users—nearly 100, in fact—came together to share one surprising observation: their favorite sodas just aren’t as fizzy anymore.
One commenter put it plainly: “I had a Coke for the first time in years, and yeah, there was barely any carbonation in it.”
Others chimed in with similar complaints, saying bottles felt “almost completely flat,” especially from brands like Pepsi.
Is It a Cost-Cutting Trick?
Fans are beginning to suspect that soda companies are quietly tweaking the fizz factor as a sneaky way to cut production costs.
While carbonation is relatively cheap, Reddit users speculated that skimping even slightly—especially in millions of bottles—could save companies serious cash.
One user even claimed to have complained to PepsiCo multiple times with no change in quality, eventually concluding, “I fully believe it is just a cost-cutting measure.”
Not Just Coke and Pepsi
It’s not only the soda giants under fire. Other carbonated drinks like Mountain Dew and Orange Celsius were also called out for losing their sparkle.
According to one user, “The carbonation process is cheap.
If they want to cut corners, shouldn’t they skimp on the syrup instead?”
Customers Feel Like Corporations Are Cutting Corners
The complaints quickly turned from soda-specific to company-wide frustration.
Some users vented about a broader pattern of corporations prioritizing profit over customer experience.
One Redditor summed up the mood: “At this point, if it’s a corporation, their motto is ‘Screw the customer to please shareholders.’”
The Rivalry Heats Up Again
As if the fizz debate wasn’t enough, the age-old Coke vs. Pepsi rivalry is flaring up again—this time over marketing.
Pepsi recently launched a new “Share a Pepsi” campaign that feels eerily similar to Coca-Cola’s iconic “Share a Coke” promotion from 2014.
Instead of putting names on bottles, Pepsi went with food pairings like “b
urgers,” “pizza,” and “tacos.”
Throwbacks and Copycats
Coca-Cola, meanwhile, recently confirmed that its fan-favorite Diet Cherry Coke is making a comeback after a five-year break.
But even that announcement stirred comparisons, with fans noting the return sounds a lot like Dr. Pepper’s long-standing Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry, which has been on shelves since 2009.
Big Swaps in Big Chains
The soda shake-up isn’t just happening in bottles and cans.
Major retailers and restaurants are also switching sides.
Costco recently swapped Pepsi for Coca-Cola in its food courts, while Subway made the opposite move, ditching Coke in favor of Pepsi.
The battle for placement is real—and very public.
No Official Word Yet
Despite the buzz (or lack thereof), neither Coca-Cola nor PepsiCo has officially responded to the complaints about reduced carbonation.
DailyMail.com has reached out to both companies for comment but hasn’t heard back.