R.I.P. Zima (1994-2008)

[Godspeed]

http://www.jsonline.com/w...e=10/20/2008&id=47725

I had no idea they still made this. "Challenging malternative segment sales" claims yet another victim! When will the crisis end?

[PaulRigdon]

Zomething different

[Fatter than Joey]

It Zucked

[fstorm1]

The "Rest" I agree with...the "In Peace", not so much. I knew they still made it, but I can't imagine there were too many who still drank it. Last time I saw someone put this to their mouth was about...1995.

[bball123h]

http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2007/09/128298313739845000donotwant.jpg

 

Goodbye Zima. We hardly knew thee.

[PeaveyFury]

Was I the only one who saw this headline today and was stunned that Zima was still being made as it was?

[Godspeed]

No, you were not.

[iluvlamp]

The nightmare that is Zima is over.

[LouisEly]

In other news, Grenadine now has one less use.

 

(Don't tell me you never put a shot of Grenadine in your Zima.)

[Diskono]

In other news, Grenadine now has one less use.

 

(Don't tell me you never put a shot of Grenadine in your Zima.)

haha you've had Zima.

[Bikeage77]

"This decision is necessary to reduce complexity when it comes to our brand portfolio, allowing for more focused activity at retail on consumer-preferred brands, especially Sparks"

 

YEAH!!! SPARKS!!!!

[Invader3K]

I was vaguely aware that Zima was still around, but can't recall really seeing it in any stores. Not sure if I ever had one. I think by the time I turned 21 (very early in this decade), Zima was already considered a pop culture relic of the '90s, so to speak.

[Bikeage77]

I only had Zima once about 5 years ago. My friend bought me a 6 pack from the expired beer store for a birthday present. I had one and remember it tasting kinda like a bad smirnoff ice. Can anyone confirm or disconfirm this?I made him drink one, and gave the rest away.

 

Still 14 years is a pretty good run, Coke 2 and Crystal Pepsi only lasted 12-18 months tops.