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Post by The Stranger on Mar 26, 2008 2:42:34 GMT -5
What in the blue moon  ? ------------------------------------- Dr. Pepper to Give Away Free Product If Axl Rose Releases 'Chinese Democracy' Posted Mar 25th 2008 9:50PM by Kim Davis Filed under: News, Holy Hell Dr. Pepper is imploring Axl Rose to put out his album that's been an astounding 17 years in the making. The creators of the curiously candy-like beverage have promised that if Rose releases Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' at any point in 2008, everyone in America will receive a free can of Dr. Pepper. But free soda aside, the best part about the proposal might just be the way the company is not only relating to, but sympathizing with, the 46-year-old singer. "It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients that our fans have come to know and love," said Jaxie Alt, director of marketing for Dr. Pepper -- not even blinking at her nod to the band's 1989 hit 'Patience.' "So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection -- for something more than the average album." What's more? The "everyone" in their promise comes with a big, wickedly funny asterisk: According to the Dr., both Slash and Buckethead will be left off the gift list. Bet they didn't see that coming. For more: www.chinesedemocracywhen.blogspot.com/----- I will annihilate someone if this is an April Fool's joke. That seems to happen to us GN'R fans alot. Anyways, apparently a GN'R forum admin confirmed this to be legit. And if this is just sometype of mega-marketing promotional key to releasing Chinese Democracy, then Axl is a genius. I better not get my hopes up (again). |
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Post by No Brokeback on Mar 26, 2008 3:29:06 GMT -5
Looks like we're never going to get a free Dr Pepper...Damn you Axl!
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Mar 26, 2008 4:38:20 GMT -5
*makes trite, cliched joke about China actually being a democracy before this album is ever released*
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Post by Suckasays on Mar 26, 2008 7:32:54 GMT -5
lol. Even Dr. Pepper is making fun of Axl and Chinese Democracy now. Regardless of how they worded it...deep down they are laughing their asses off. It's sad when a soda company is calling you out.
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Post by Blazer034 on Mar 26, 2008 7:51:10 GMT -5
Looks like we're never going to get a free Dr Pepper...Damn you Axl! Come one Axl, release it. Don't you want us to get a free can of Dr. Pepper. |
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Post by The UndyTaker on Mar 26, 2008 10:05:57 GMT -5
Hell, I would even accept a free bottle of Dr. Thunder, just give us a ing album already. |
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Post by KMIS™ on Mar 26, 2008 11:06:56 GMT -5
I almost orgasmed when I read this thread's title.
I LOVE Dr. Pepper AND GNR.
All this needs is hockey, and I'd have this thread's babies.
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Post by ll ALASKA ll on Mar 26, 2008 12:23:57 GMT -5
lol. Even Dr. Pepper is making fun of Axl and Chinese Democracy now. Regardless of how they worded it...deep down they are laughing their asses off. It's sad when a soda company is calling you out. Agreed. |
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Post by The Stranger on Mar 26, 2008 13:25:05 GMT -5
lol. Even Dr. Pepper is making fun of Axl and Chinese Democracy now. Regardless of how they worded it...deep down they are laughing their asses off. It's sad when a soda company is calling you out. How are they laughing at him? Their CEO is obviously a huge GN'R fan if you look around that blogsite. This could probably be promotion for this album. |
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Post by Slay on Mar 26, 2008 13:47:23 GMT -5
The suspense for this album is gone. "Hey, Chinese Democracy came out today!" "Oh uhm.....okay....I'll illegally download it later, I guess"
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Post by The Boondock Syxx on Mar 26, 2008 14:20:03 GMT -5
hahahahaaha thats funny crap well 18 more years and maybe kool-aid will do this for dre's detox
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Post by Suckasays on Mar 26, 2008 17:31:51 GMT -5
lol. Even Dr. Pepper is making fun of Axl and Chinese Democracy now. Regardless of how they worded it...deep down they are laughing their asses off. It's sad when a soda company is calling you out. How are they laughing at him? Their CEO is obviously a huge GN'R fan if you look around that blogsite. This could probably be promotion for this album. So. I don't care if he's a fan or not. This is doing nothing but making a joke out of the whole situation and really just makes Axl and company look like fools in my opinion. They are laughing at the fact that this album has been supposed to be coming out for so long...and they are doing it rightfully so. To be honest, Axl is going to have to re-write and re-record a whole other album at this point for a lot of people to even give a crap. A big portion of the stuff has leaked...and I'm willing to bet a lot of people listened to it to the point of where it's not fresh anymore in any way. So it's like buying something you already have. |
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Post by The Stranger on Mar 26, 2008 18:00:07 GMT -5
How are they laughing at him? Their CEO is obviously a huge GN'R fan if you look around that blogsite. This could probably be promotion for this album. So. I don't care if he's a fan or not. This is doing nothing but making a joke out of the whole situation and really just makes Axl and company look like fools in my opinion. They are laughing at the fact that this album has been supposed to be coming out for so long...and they are doing it rightfully so. To be honest, Axl is going to have to re-write and re-record a whole other album at this point for a lot of people to even give a ****. A big portion of the stuff has leaked...and I'm willing to bet a lot of people listened to it to the point of where it's not fresh anymore in any way. So it's like buying something you already have. Well, according to Sebastian Bach, there are 4 albums worth of material. So, seven songs leaking over a 14 year period is pretty much nothing. They all seem to get good responses aswell, so I think he's just fine. I think they are doing this because they want the album, and they probably know it won't come out this year. But I know it's completely finished, but there is friction as to how Universal wants to market it, and how Axl wants to market it. They should just jump on this advertising campaign by Dr Pepper. Everyone would know about it. It's genius promotion if it's done right. |
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Post by Bubba Ray DJ on Mar 26, 2008 19:12:58 GMT -5
Isn't Axl dead?
People still drink Dr. Pepper?
Democracy in China?
Three related things that I don't give a crap about coming together?
This is of epic crap proportions!
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Post by King of Kings on Mar 26, 2008 20:53:35 GMT -5
Axl actually responded.
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DATE: March 26, 2008
SOURCE: gunsnroses.com
Axl issued a statement responding to the challenge issued by Dr. Pepper.
March 26, 2008
Press Release from Axl Regarding Dr Pepper
We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him.
Axl Rose
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Post by k5 on Mar 26, 2008 21:57:31 GMT -5
hahaha. wow
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Post by KMIS™ on Mar 26, 2008 22:19:26 GMT -5
Haha, thats classic.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Mar 26, 2008 23:10:28 GMT -5
Axl actually responded. --- DATE: March 26, 2008 SOURCE: gunsnroses.com Axl issued a statement responding to the challenge issued by Dr. Pepper. March 26, 2008 Press Release from Axl Regarding Dr Pepper We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him. Axl Rose So he'll share his soda with a guy wearing a KFC bucket on his head...but he won't share the album with his loyal fans. I'd expect as much from the guy who stood up Philly so he could watch the Karate Kid. |
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Post by KMIS™ on Mar 26, 2008 23:13:55 GMT -5
Axl actually responded. --- DATE: March 26, 2008 SOURCE: gunsnroses.com Axl issued a statement responding to the challenge issued by Dr. Pepper. March 26, 2008 Press Release from Axl Regarding Dr Pepper We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him. Axl Rose So he'll share his soda with a guy wearing a KFC bucket on his head...but he won't share the album with his loyal fans. I'd expect as much from the guy who stood up Philly so he could watch the Karate Kid. To be fair, the 'Kid is a great movie. |
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Mar 26, 2008 23:16:02 GMT -5
So he'll share his soda with a guy wearing a KFC bucket on his head...but he won't share the album with his loyal fans. I'd expect as much from the guy who stood up Philly so he could watch the Karate Kid. To be fair, the 'Kid is a great movie. Yes, but I figured a man of Axl's status and presumed wealth could afford to watch it whenever he wants, and not have to arrange his schedule around when Disney Channel is showing it. |
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