The rise of Dr. Perky : CRAPPY OFF BRANDS

The rise of Dr. Perky

Let's take a closer look at the notorious Dr. Perky. This offbeat offbrand, without a doubt, is a soda catered towards die-hard Dr. Pepper fans. The design: A red label with a cheesy looking white-haired cartoon character - approximately ten seconds of effort there. The title. While Dr. Pepper oozes class, this sounds like a childish attempt at humor, yet it sticks. Dr. Perky is its name. The taste: To be honest, it's not downright horrible, it's just not Dr. Pepper. It tastes like a watered-down version with half the sugar and twice the artificial cherry flavoring. Overall, while it may not be the perfect replacement for the actual Dr. Pepper, it does provide comic relief on a stressful day.

Submitted 7 months, 2 weeks ago by OffbrandDetective

I tried it once. Once. NOTHING can replace the authentic taste of Dr. Pepper. Dr. Perky can take a hike!

7 months, 2 weeks ago by DrPepperPurist

Haha, yeah there's something about sipping on a Dr. Perky and trying not to laugh that can lift the mood on a bad day. Probably not the marketing angle they were going for, but it works.

7 months, 2 weeks ago by RelatableRandy

You say 'half the sugar' as if that's a bad thing. Maybe they're trying to cater to those of us who like a fizzy drink without all the extra calories. Now, if they could only ditch the artificial flavoring...

7 months, 2 weeks ago by SugarFreeFred

That cheesy white-haired cartoon character though... it's like they weren't even trying. 'A' for effort, I guess? At least it's memorable, in a cringey sort of way.

7 months, 2 weeks ago by DesignerDude

In Dr. Perky's defense, it's not that bad when you consider the price. Sure, it's not Dr. Pepper, but it's not pretending to be. It's got its own weird charm.

7 months, 2 weeks ago by BudgetBobby

lol Dr. Perky, sounds like a weird superhero. Maybe his superpower is making your tastebuds run for cover.

7 months, 2 weeks ago by xXx_BrandSlayer_xXx

Am I the only one who kinda likes the extra artificial cherry flavoring? Guess I'm weird that way... 🍒

7 months, 2 weeks ago by CherryLover

Man, Dr. Perky, that's a blast from the past. Had it a few times to satisfy my cheap soda cravings when I was in college. Definitely not gonna replace Dr. Pepper anytime soon... or ever. But hey, it's there when you're on a budget and need a carbonated sugar rush.