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Dr Pepper admits defeat with GNR stunt Hey, remember when Dr Pepper jokingly offered everyone in America a free bottle of soda if Guns 'N Roses released Chinese Democracy in 2008? Well, the album is indeed about to drop, and Dr Pepper is prepared to honor its pledge. Wired.com says that "those who want to claim a free soda can go to the Dr Pepper Web site on November 23, enter some personal information and get a coupon for one 20-ounce drink that should arrive within the following 4 to 6 weeks." The offer doesn't extend to anyone named Slash or Buckethead, but they're certainly rich enough to buy their own damn soda. And Axl Rose told the press that he'd spot Buckethead, anyway. Slash will just have to make do with what he usually drinks. —Posted by David Kiefaber

October 24, 2008 in Dr Pepper, Kiefaber, PR stunts | Permalink

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Why don't they wait until the album is officially released? Knowing Axl Rose, anything can happen between now and then.

Posted by: Somebody | Oct 24, 2008 10:36:50 AM

get your Dr. Pepper and then head over to Taco Bell for your free "World Series" taco.

Posted by: windo | Oct 24, 2008 11:01:25 AM

You know Axl Rose?

Posted by: sleeping in my party dress | Oct 24, 2008 4:36:07 PM

Good for them to hold up their end of the deal. Great PR stunt and makes them "cool" with out needed to hire any actual bands.

Posted by: A., Los Angeles, CA | Oct 25, 2008 9:13:59 PM

Good for them to hold up their end of the deal. Great PR stunt and makes them "cool" with out needed to hire any actual bands.

Posted by: A., Los Angeles, CA | Oct 25, 2008 9:14:01 PM

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