This strip must have come out in 1985 when Coca Cola marketed New Coke. I recall that they used Bill Cosby as a spokesman back then. It lasted for awhile but it received numerous complaints and Coca Cola rebounded with the return of Coca Cola Classic as well as the new Cherry Coke. One of the bigger marketing blunders of all time, Crosby even quit as spokesman saying the product damaged his image and credibility. Hmm, I think something else would do far more damage to your reputation than that in the coming future Bill……
Coke’s motto was, “Drink Coke Cola, it gives you a smile”. I’m old enough to remember when Coke really did give you a smile. They changed it and it never was the same thing again.
One thing that wasn’t highly advertised at the time was the soda industry’s switch from sugar to high fructose corn syrup in 1984. That’s why many would argue that today’s Coke still doesn’t taste like the Coke of our youth, and why Mexican Coke (Coca Cola, that is, not the other kind) is so popular in the US.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, sure, Young Binkley. When you’re Middle-Aged Binkley, e.g. in 2021, you’ll be the same naive young irritant you are now.
And though the size and shape of Opus’s honker may vary, he’ll still be the innocent star of this show, whatever “this show” is called at any given time….
Imagine over 3 years ago
The only constant is change.
TexTech over 3 years ago
If that was “New Coke” then he is right, yecchh!
PoodleGroomer over 3 years ago
What is wrong with movies about naked mermaids?
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
This strip must have come out in 1985 when Coca Cola marketed New Coke. I recall that they used Bill Cosby as a spokesman back then. It lasted for awhile but it received numerous complaints and Coca Cola rebounded with the return of Coca Cola Classic as well as the new Cherry Coke. One of the bigger marketing blunders of all time, Crosby even quit as spokesman saying the product damaged his image and credibility. Hmm, I think something else would do far more damage to your reputation than that in the coming future Bill……
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
He’s also bald now.
monya_43 over 3 years ago
Coke’s motto was, “Drink Coke Cola, it gives you a smile”. I’m old enough to remember when Coke really did give you a smile. They changed it and it never was the same thing again.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
So Binkley’s a closet republican…
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
One thing that wasn’t highly advertised at the time was the soda industry’s switch from sugar to high fructose corn syrup in 1984. That’s why many would argue that today’s Coke still doesn’t taste like the Coke of our youth, and why Mexican Coke (Coca Cola, that is, not the other kind) is so popular in the US.
Spiffy over 3 years ago
Might as well be “Yech-o, this Coke tastes the same.”
a swino over 3 years ago
Binks is now about 62 and has to wear compressions socks every day to stave off necrosis in his toes due to type 2 diabetes
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Naked mermaids? “SPLASH” 1984 Directed by Ron (Opie) Howard.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
The more things change, the more they stay the same. So, sure, Young Binkley. When you’re Middle-Aged Binkley, e.g. in 2021, you’ll be the same naive young irritant you are now.
And though the size and shape of Opus’s honker may vary, he’ll still be the innocent star of this show, whatever “this show” is called at any given time….