Forum Archive Index - July 2000

[Ben Malthus <bdm39@student.canterbury.ac.nz>]

I first tried it and I thought it was horrible as well. Yet for some
reason about 6 months later I bought another can and really liked it.
Now I buy way to much. On average 1 a day at least.

Brian Gale wrote:

> Extract from Opinion 22 July
>
> Mr Norling said Frucor's future performance would be linked to how
> much support V received in Britain and Ireland.
>
> The energy drink had already built up a big following in New Zealand
> and Australia.
>
> Another analyst said if V were able to capture reasonable market share
> in Britain and Ireland this would drive up the share price. Otherwise
> the stock would battle.
>
> 
>......................................................................................................................
>
> Like other Chatters I thought I ought to sample this magic potent so
> bought a small can for $1.70. (250ml).
>
> Did someone say " disgusting " I heartily agree - took me ages to get
> the aftertaste out of my mouth. Certainly won't replace Chardonnay or
> Sauv. Blanc in my book. My wife thought it was some sort of unpleasant
> medicine ! And the recommended dose is 5 cans a day !!
>
> As for the Irish I can't see it replacing Guinness !
>
> Good job they have  Just Juice, Fresh-up etc and I like their McCoy's
> Tomato Juice
>
> However I noticed that the younger fraternity seemed to go for this
> 'V' substance so maybe it is just another example of being out of
> touch with the younger generation !!
>
> (discl - no holding)
>


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