Thirsty for Change
By Brooke A. Brown
I’ve been watching the 2008 Democratic National Convention these last couple of days (on C-SPAN… as I cannot stand most of the commentators and pundits on cable news). I’ve have been inspired by tremendous speeches from the likes of Sen. Ted Kennedy, First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama and the glass ceiling-shattering Sen. Hillary Clinton. Big names, soaring oratory and there are still two days left!
True to my typical television-viewing form, I have found myself snacking heavily during the convention festivities. The snack of choice has been the salty, malty deliciousness of Snyder’s mini pretzels. Considering the hand-to-bag-to-mouth frequency of my snacking, it’s a very good thing pretzels are a fat-free source of gluttony. But there’s a definite drawback, and it reminds me of a quote from my favorite show about nothing: “These pretzels… are making me thirsty!”
Luckily, and just in time for the 2008 Presidential election, the Jones Soda Company is offering up some appropriately-themed refreshment with its selection of Campaign Cola. Obviously, I’m a fan of the Yes We Can Cola. But supporters of other presidential contenders can enjoy a Pure McCain Cola or a Ron Paul Revolution Cola. Sure, the whole thing is a touch gimmicky. But the pure cane sugar sweetness of an ice-cold Jones soda might be a good remedy for those already tired of the negative ads and back-and-forth bickering of this election, not to mention those salty pretzels.
