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[–] TheOgreChef@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (18 children)

Dean Koontz is kind of like the RC Cola of horror/suspense novelists:

  • See RC Cola in the store
  • “Hmmmm, it’s been a while, but I THINK I liked RC the last time I got it”
  • Purchase and consume RC Cola
  • “I kind of wish this was a Coke, but it’s not that bad, might as well finish”
  • Several years pass, go back to step 1

As a side note, I LOVED Dean Koontz books back in the 80’s/90’s. They were fun and quick reads that are in the “high floor, low ceiling” realm of books.

[–] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 year ago (9 children)

I'm offended by this, as I much prefer RC Cola to Coke or Pepsi... :/

[–] mihnt@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Dr. Pepper > Cherry RC > Cherry Coke > Cherry Pepsi.

I like cherries.

[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

But where is Cheerwine?

If there’s one reason to go to the Carolinas…Cheerwine.

I went for a Solar Eclipse but that won’t happen there for a while.

[–] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't need to go to the Carolinas for Cheerwine. I live in Indiana and got it in my grocery order a few weeks ago. I had never had it before. It was listed as "Cherry Soda". Imagine my disappointment when it turned out to be cherry cola. Gross.

[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Were you looking for straight cherry flavor, like a Jones Soda?

[–] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I've never had Jones, but "straight cherry flavor" sounds like exactly what I was looking for. I've never been a fan of cola.

On that note, while I agree with Dr Pepper being better than all the others listed, it doesn't even belong on the list as it doesn't have the slightest hint of cola flavor.

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