Overview:

I’ve been a fan of Mountain Dew since I was a kid. I’ve continued to like it into my young adulthood, despite reports that it’s a “white trash” beverage, which greatly contradicts the very sophisticated lifestyle I live. I’ve even grown fond of product offshoots like “Code Red” and “Livewire.”

So when I heard the company was introducing three new flavors, called “Typhoon,” “Distortion” and “Whiteout,” in a promotion entitled Dewmocracy, where consumers get to decide which one becomes a permanent fixture in the Mountain Dew catalog, it’s safe to say I reached an excitement level that could be described as moderate to semi-moderate. And as it happens every time one of us here at Everyview discovers a new product, we feel a great sense of self-importance and get the idea we’re actually worthy enough to decide whether or not the public should be interested.

So with that said, I’ve decided to make my opinions heard on which one is most deserving of a slot in convenient store coolers. I’ll begin with Typhoon. Continue reading →