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Semi-protected edit request on 8 February 2019

==========My suggestion is not a change, but rather an addition. In-between these 2 paragraphs:

"Dr Pepper has also been featured outside the "I'm a Pepper" motif. An example is in the video game Pikmin 2, where one of the collectible treasures is a Dr Pepper bottle cap (it is labeled as the "Drought Ender"). Also, an empty Dr Pepper bottle is featured in the book Ragweed by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi; the book’s illustrator, Brian Floca, is the son of a Dr Pepper bottler. Several of the classic non-"I'm a Pepper" commercials featured prominent movie stars, one being a television advertisement with Chris Rock as a child enjoying a Dr Pepper. The 1980s "Out of the Ordinary" advertising campaign involved a series of postapocalyptic commercials featuring a space cowboy and an alien sidekick seeking "something different" from a simple generic cola.[51] The campaign also produced commercials featuring the movie creature Godzilla, where citizens of a Japanese town offered Dr Pepper as a libation. The commercials were prominently featured during the 1986 syndication of The Canned Film Festival, which was sponsored by the Dr Pepper Company."

==========I'd like to suggest adding this entry, formatted however you think best:

Dr Pepper has also been featured outside the "I'm a Pepper" motif. An example is in the video game Pikmin 2, where one of the collectible treasures is a Dr Pepper bottle cap (it is labeled as the "Drought Ender"). Also, an empty Dr Pepper bottle is featured in the book Ragweed by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi; the book’s illustrator, Brian Floca, is the son of a Dr Pepper bottler. Several of the classic non-"I'm a Pepper" commercials featured prominent movie stars, one being a television advertisement with Chris Rock as a child enjoying a Dr Pepper.

In the 1986 film "Short Circuit"[1], Steve Guttenberg's character broadcasts a "recall"-command to the robot protagonist ("Johnny 5"), who unexpectedly responds by displaying the slogan: "Wouldn't You Like To Be A Pepper Too?", as seen in this video-clip: [2]

The 1980s "Out of the Ordinary" advertising campaign involved a series of postapocalyptic commercials featuring a space cowboy and an alien sidekick seeking "something different" from a simple generic cola.[51] The campaign also produced commercials featuring the movie creature Godzilla, where citizens of a Japanese town offered Dr Pepper as a libation. The commercials were prominently featured during the 1986 syndication of The Canned Film Festival, which was sponsored by the Dr Pepper Company.

==========Thank you for your consideration. 68.132.210.100 (talk) 06:53, 8 February 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: Unfortunately, your source for Short Circuit featuring Dr Pepper is a YouTube video, hosting a clip of the film. Per WP:LINKVIO, we avoid linking to sites carrying a work in violation of the creator's copyright, which this video is (no claim of fair use, no inidcation the channel is associated with the film or has permission to host the clip). No other source has been provided, so the addition cannot be made. NiciVampireHeart 01:23, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

Edit Request for 23 October 2019

While reading through Dr_Pepper#Marketing, I happened to have noticed that a citation was requested for the claim that Randy Newman wrote "The Most Original Soft Drink Ever" jingle. As it would happen, I found an article of the Saturday Evening Post which appears to affirm that Newman did indeed write the piece and was performed by Barry Manilow (as is also mentioned in the Wikipedia article). The following quote from the SEP article claims:

"While he was performing with Bette Midler at the Continental Baths in Manhattan and trying to jumpstart his own recording career, Manilow performed in Dr. Pepper’s “The Most Original Soft Drink” (written by Randy Newman) and “Join the Pepsi People,” and he even wrote “Bathroom Bowl Blues” for Green Bowlene."

I also did pull a citation given on Jake Holmes' wiki page which affirms that he did indeed also co-write the "Be a Pepper" jingle.

Citations:

Best Regards, NotATotalGenius (talk) 14:14, 23 October 2019 (UTC)

References

 Done Both sources added (see Special:Diff/922708140). Thanks, NiciVampireHeart 20:06, 23 October 2019 (UTC)

Edit History to include original company information.

Most of the article only has history on how the beverage itself was made, not the companies. Only till the company was bought does information on this subject come up. Going through a list of previous owners doesn't end up on a page with information of the original Dr Pepper company, only ever a company that bought Dr Pepper. My suggested edit would start after this line: "Early advertisements for this soft drink made medical claims, stating that it "aids digestion and restores vim, vigor, and vitality."

"Dr Pepper became so successful in its hometown that soon soda fountain operators started purchasing the syrup directly from Morrison. However due to the success of the drink, it was so popular that they could not produce enough syrup to meet demand. Morrison sought help from Robert S. Lazenby whom owned The Circle "A" Ginger Ale Company, and suggested he produce it at his company. Alderton only having interest in the pharmacy told Morrison and Lazenby to develop the drink further. Morrison and Lazenby proceed to start a company called Artesian Mfg. & Bottling Company in 1891, which later became the Dr Pepper Company. In 1920 the Dr Pepper company went out of business, however a short 3 years later in 1923 the company reformed, assumably merging with Lazenby's Circle "A" Ginger Ale Company which also went bankrupt the same year the new company was founded. "

There is also some extra information regarding a lawsuit between the IRS and Lazenby who according to this source: http://www.metnews.com/articles/2005/reminiscing120805.htm was the sole proprietor of the company at the time. The wording may need to be tweaked or the grammar changed, but I feel like this information was lacking, as well as if the company was owned by Lazenby or his estate between 1923 and 1980 when the company merged with Seven Up.

NeonTheCoder (talk) 13:48, 1 November 2019 (UTC)

References

Dr Pepper

I believe Dr Pepper originated from Dublin, Texas. They still have a museum there where they make the original Dr Pepper for visitors that come see the small factory. Later on it moved to Waco

What is Dublin Texas famous for? With its famous sugar cane soft drink and the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant, Dublin thrived on a merchandising bonanza that drew 90,000 people annually to the Erath County town 120 miles southwest of Dallas. All of that is gone now.Jul 5, 2014 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.227.243.180 (talk) 18:49, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

To add to article

Basic information to add to this article: what the 23 flavors are. 173.88.246.138 (talk) 01:28, 19 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 September 2021

Please change the text redirects|23 Flavors| for the Chinese medicine drink|24 flavors to redirects|23 Flavors|the Chinese medicine drink|24 flavors . Thank you. WikiJanitorPerson (talk) 14:28, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:51, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

Need source on Dr Pepper being sold by Pepsi in Canada

I have not been able to find mention of this on the internet and would like a reference. Thanks in advance. 2605:8D80:64B:D8E:20CC:42A7:7A1D:370E (talk) 14:07, 14 June 2022 (UTC)

Additional north American variety

An additional "Diet Dark Berry" flavor/variety was sold alongside the regular "Dark Berry" flavor in the United States to promote Jurassic World during 2022. 2001:56A:71A0:2100:5076:2122:64E4:D262 (talk) 02:39, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Ppl are ignorant!

Actually a man named Kenneth Pepper invented Dr. Pepper. Are you serious!! Ignorant ppl wants to change history and definitions of words. It's pretty pathetic. But God knows for sure! Jackson.christopher88 (talk) 02:20, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 March 2023

Kenneth Pepper invented Dr. Pepper, that's where Dr. Pepper got its name. It's pretty pathetic when ppl want to change history and definitions of words. I know because for one that is what I was told by teachers and it was in Wikipedia long time ago. Why change it? Jackson.christopher88 (talk) 02:24, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ––FormalDude (talk) 02:29, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 March 2023

Kenneth Pepper was also a Doctor hence Dr. Pepper and Pepper was his last name Jackson.christopher88 (talk) 02:27, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ––FormalDude (talk) 02:29, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Edit Request for Ireland

Please note Coca Cola also manufactures and distributes Dr. Pepper in the Republic of Ireland which should be included (RoI is not a part of the United Kingdom). 83.147.179.166 (talk) 14:39, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Additional Other Products

Blue Bell has released a Dr Pepper Float ice cream in June 2023. https://www.bluebell.com/product/dr-pepper-float/ Estelise (talk) 15:02, 7 June 2023 (UTC)

Serious lack of description

How can we claim that this is an encyclopedic article when the flavor of this soda isn't described, nor any of the component ingredients of its flavor discussed (only mentioning the things that the soda is not)? Please correct this situation immediately by explaining the actual flavor of this soda, as well as the ingredients that give it this characteristic flavor. 76.190.213.189 (talk) 16:53, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

According to the website Mashed:

the best approximation of the flavors is amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel, carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato, and vanilla. This blend allegedly gives Dr Pepper its flavor...the distinctive pepperiness comes from clove, black licorice, and, of course, pepper itself. 76.190.213.189 (talk) 16:55, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

Bonne Bell no longer makes Dr. Pepper lip balms

The license expired and they no longer are manufacturing Dr. Pepper lip smackers. 24.178.36.108 (talk) 17:34, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 June 2024

Need to update the ranking from 4th to second most popular soft drink. 68.192.13.245 (talk) 21:51, 4 June 2024 (UTC)

I'm trying to find where it may be mentioned in the article, but I don't find it. In any case, the Wall Street Journal has covered it, if anyone needs to mention it in the article. LilianaUwU ^{(talk / contributions)} 00:20, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

The lede already says it is the second highest selling in the U.S. RudolfRed (talk) 03:29, 5 June 2024 (UTC)