The Case For White Out

This spring is going to be special. Once again, every Dew fan will have their own opinion about which Dew should be added to the permanent line. Taste is so personal: taste in music, art, clothing styles, pizza toppings, and, of course, Dew flavors. In 2008, I was a fan of all three DEWmocracy flavors. I felt it was my "DEW-ty" to vote anyway, and I ended up voting for Revolution because of the packaging! I never had been a fan of the black backgrounds on Code Red, Live Wire, Supernova, or Voltage. Since I liked all three DEWmocracy flavors equally, my decision came down to a secondary trait... never underestimate such things. Let's discuss a couple secondary qualities that I strongly believe could end up giving White Out the edge in April:

1. It's Clear Dew. (Officially, white flash-colored Dew.)

+ I could not be happier that white flash was chosen over the two yellowish shades. When I first sampled the seven potential Dews, I did so without looking at the color. Food/soda color does influence people's opinions... and taste buds. If White Out had emerged as a yellow beverage, comparisons to classic Mtn Dew (which I don't see) may have had increased believability.

+ White Out's color easily alludes to the visualization of snow-capped mountains. The sweet winning label art made by Andre Z has been modified to fit the super smooth wintry White Out theme.

+ Those who remember Crystal Pepsi might bring it up after learning about this crystal Dew but they'll quickly pipe down once they take a swig.

+ While I'm not entirely certain that the product released in April will completely lack opacity, White Out would comfortably fit in places (like some stadiums, theatres, lecture rooms) where everything but H2O is prohibited or discouraged. I have poured Sierra Mist into water bottles in the past, but c'mon! Dew!

2. Awesome alternate meanings: blizzards and correction fluid

+ In weather terminology, a whiteout condition means visibility is zero because of snow.

+ In the universe of office supplies, whiteout is used to blot over mistakes on paper.

+ Possible slogan: "Blot out" a dull moment with a bottle of Mtn Dew White Out.
+ I have a wonderful correction fluid-themed ad idea that I'll reveal eventually.


The flavor's there. The packaging is solid. Getting undecided voters on board could be key to White Out's success. Follow White Out flavor nation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MtnDewWhiteOut May the best Dew win.


-A White Out flavor nation member

Thanks anonymous White Out man! I think that you make great arguments for the success of White Out... it will be interesting to see what drink the American drinkers at large like. I want to make one clarification on the color, it really is white - not clear. There are tons of clear and white-ish sodas out there, but have you ever seen a really white, white out conditions white, soda?

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