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Things I Learned Last Night

Pepsi Jet

Things I Learned Last Night

Space Tim Media

Comedy, Education, History

4.6673 Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

We've all grown accustomed to disclaimers at the bottom or the end of advertisements. We know that, most of the time, there has to be a catch. But, even if there isn't a catch, most people don't have the will to face a mega-corporation to get what they are due. John Leonard isn't most people, though. In the mid-1990s, Pepsi ran the promotional campaign 'Pepsi Stuff.' The campaign concept was simple, drink Pepsi and earn points to purchase special edition gear. However, the ad showcased a student buying a Harrier Jet and lacked any disclaimer. Leonard knew he had them. Enlisting the help of friends and family, Leonard began amassing Pepsi points. His story brought him face-to-face with Pepsico's legal team. He nearly walked away victorious, but an unfortunate stroke of luck changed everything. Even still, it's incredible that John Leonard almost squeezed a fighter jet out of a soda brand. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Episode Link: https://tilln.com/pepsijet Want to Support TILLN: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Advertise with us: https://bit.ly/3FdZirY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey man.

0:00.8

What's up?

0:01.9

Have you ever heard of Pepsi?

0:05.8

Pepsi, yep.

0:07.1

Okay.

0:07.8

Like the, are they okay?

0:12.3

Is Pepsi okay?

0:14.2

I mean, that's subjective.

0:19.0

Is Pepsi okay?

0:20.0

It's subjective.

0:20.6

Have you heard of Pepsi's jet?

0:25.2

The, well, no, I was trying to think of a jet ski like a

0:29.0

a, that's what I was going for. Which is worth a absolute, hold on, patent that right now.

0:34.4

Cut that out. Don't let them steal that idea. That's a corporation. I don't trust them. Okay, they'll take that idea. Yeah, that's pretty good. Yeah, it's fueled on Pepsi.

0:43.2

Ooh, uh, what the? Does it exist? Pepsi Jetsky.

0:51.4

This guy looks like Pepsi killed his family. I like the idea.

0:55.0

Are they sub-podcasting me?

0:56.3

That he specifically him listens to this podcast.

1:01.3

And it's just my ex-girlfriend's dad driving to work.

1:06.5

You know?

1:08.6

And he's like, we're his daily routine.

1:13.1

Things I learned last night.

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