Double Gulp No More: 7-Eleven Reduced Drink Size Even Before NYC Crackdown
- Posted on June 15, 2012 at 10:22pm by
Becket Adams
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We wonder if New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg knows that before he announced his proposed ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces, 7-Eleven had already reduced its 64-ounce “Double Gulp” by 14 ounces.
Why did the convenience store giant shrink the size of its “Double Gulp”?
It’s not what you think. Contrary to what you might assume, 7-Eleven didn’t change sizes in preparation for Bloomberg’s controversial ban. No, it was for something much more practical: “Double Gulps” were too big for cup holders in most American cars, said 7-Eleven spokeswoman Margaret Chabris.
“It was a request for something that was a little more car-friendly,” she told The Daily.
7-Eleven estimates that 25 percent of the U.S. population lives within a mile of one of its stores, The Daily reports.
“The chain sells nearly 38 million gallons of fountain drinks per year worldwide, or enough to fill 50 Olympic-sized swimming pools,” the report adds.
Because of its ability to provide so many Americans with sugary goodness, The Daily asked Chabris whether she believes 7-Eleven has a responsibility to help fight obesity. She responded by pointing out that the chain sells an awful lot of diet and sugar-free drinks.
“As for the size of the containers, she said 7-Eleven was merely responding to demand,” the report adds. “While declining to give specific numbers, Chabris said sales of the 50-ounce Double Gulp remain the fastest-growing of all the company’s cup sizes.”
The store’s business philosophy, according to Chabris, is simply: “If it didn’t sell, we wouldn’t still be carrying it.”
But let‘s say you just can’t go on without you favorite mondo-sized 7-Eleven über-gulp. Don’t worry, The Daily has good news for you:
Lovers of the old 64-ounce drink size need not despair. It’s still possible to find at least one other chain that still sells half-gallon containers of soda. A monster offering from Roy Rogers is available at several of the chain’s restaurants located along the New Jersey Turnpike, as part of a special deal on 64-ounce insulated plastic mugs whose thick handles appeared sized for a thirsty gorilla.
An employee at the franchise in the travel plaza near Haddonfield, N.J., said the $6.99 mugs are particularly popular with families who want to keep a lot of soda cold and share it on long drives.
Image courtesy The Daily
(H/T: myfoxdfw.com, front page photo source: flickr user soonerpa)
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Comments (39)
LeadNotFollow
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 1:26pm…
I knew a real skinny middle aged guy, who had always hated fat people. He said he would rather be dead, than be fat. He got his wish. One day he just fell over dead.
The media and the Government just stirs up hate toward fat people. Fat people costs the tax payers NO MORE than skinny folks. They are no more of a burden to insurance, hospitals, or society.
Report Post »It’s all made up lies, to stir up hate and prejudice, and to mainly draw your attention away from the real problems in America.
Balpit
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 3:47pmIt’s just class warfare against fat people.
They say, “Oh, we‘re just worried about people’s health!”
Worried about fat people’s health, huh? What about pundits (like Leonard Pitts Jr. and Kathleen Parker of the Miami Herald) whose columns mock fat people, describing them as “waddling around America’s sidewalks” ? And other columnists who call fat people “pigs”? I‘m sure being compared to farm animals isn’t exactly good for anyone’s health. And since some people have a tendency to eat when they’re upset, these nasty remarks have just made the problem worse. Nice work!
It’s all about controlling people…and an axe to grind with businesses like McDonald’s, Burger King, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.
If they‘re so concerned about people’s health, why aren‘t they discouraging other activities far worse to people’s health (like unsafe sex)? If you’re fat, you can reverse it with diet and exercise. If you have AIDS, there’s no cure. All you can do is take a pill (which costs 40 cents a day) to slow down your eventual death.
Report Post »Allieann
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 3:13pmJust a thought, everyone with a clue knows that stress is the factor that causes more serious health problems, high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes. I wish these morons would manage their own lives and leave the rest of us alone. Any person that has certain types of cancers and many other health issues may have weight issues for which there are not solutions and over which they have no control. These anorexic, bullemic, control freaks can drop dead while jogging, they don’t have all the answers to everything. The continuous arrogance and dictatorial intention of the WH occupiers is pitiful and will be reflected in history ad nauseum.
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 10:19pmNO MORE 7-11 for ME
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 1:14amI am not giving up… one thing that I like to consume… because of some Crazy Exec A$$! This is a problem of FASCIST Politics & Ideology… and not of Brands!
Report Post »diablamonkey
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 9:38pmlets legalize pot, kill babies in the 9thmonth, let the illegals vote but lets not drink more than 16 oz of pop-give me a freaken break- why aren’t New Yorkers up in arms about this guy- grow a spine New York-what a bunch of pansy asses
Report Post »rickc34
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 10:02pmYou know when the pro abortions would chant keep your hands of my body we should take it and say keep your hands of my choices. Its my body hands of my big gulp.
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 1:40amExactly why I made “Get the Government Out of My Stomach” t-shirts. (http://www.zazzle.com/get_the_government_out_of_my_stomach_tee_shirt-235509287136801441?context=114332266495561154&rf=238710598307006644)
Leftists are always asking the government to get out of their bedrooms and reproductive organs… we should be just as outraged over this.
Report Post »Captian Insano
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:57pmPlease help me. I drank 20 oz of mt dew. im out of controll!!!!!!
Report Post »KangarooJack
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 10:23pmStop! Put the cup down! Walk away from the cup!
No more Dew 4 U!
Just take some of those “Happy Pills” the media keeps pushing.
Report Post »Captian Insano
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:56pmSomeone, please help me. I drank 20 oz of Mt dew today. I need help.
Report Post »universalphilos
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 5:20pmI remember when –
Report Post »when I would buy the biggest soda possible with ice to have to drink on the 2 hour drive to church and back (only liquid available for 6 hours) on hot summer days in the dry Arizona desert. It was a lifesaver.
paperpushermj
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 2:35pmIt occurs to me ” Who’s making the case” that these large drinks, popcorn, large candy bars are a single serving to be consumed at a single sitting. Case in point have you ever gone to see a movies with friends and passed the popcorn around for all to share. Can one not look at a chocolate cake and make the same pronouncement that there are to many calories and the baker should make them available to the public only by the single slice.
Report Post »Is this not a good example of “Hi I’m from the Government and I am here to Help You”?
princessnutsack
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 1:40pmPeople at the gas station by my work find it amusing that I use the 32oz soda cup and fill it with coffee, and if I have a hankerin’ for a a soda I buy a can, but I noticed those are getting harder to find.
Report Post »Sumrknght
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 12:22pmEver seen the really old Pepsi advertising? A 12 oz bottle was TWO servings. Back then it was a rare treat to have a soda. What would those folks think of us now?
Report Post »NLN
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 9:22amYes, but back in the good old days, a 10 oz. soda had a kick to it. If a person would drink 5 of the old six oz. cokes at one time, I think you would die. They were not just colored water.
Report Post »MRMANN
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 11:27amDon’t think we need our Nanny State to make food decisions for us, that’s just so creepy.
Report Post »Yes, we do have a gravely serious obesity epidemic–something that costs Americans billions of dollars every year–but I nevertheless think that food choices are up to the individual. Food addicition leading to grave obesity is just that–an addiction, same as alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, hoarding addiction, etc.–the addictions’ dynamics are the same, but the particulars are different. I believe addictions (all types) are possibly the greatest national scourge our nation faces at this time.
ireport uderide
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:26amNext on the list…cotton candy.
Report Post »workinghard
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 8:11amHow many fat city council members approved this law?? Or did the little dictator take a page out of Obama’s book and just issue a decree?
I can’t stand it when fat people tell me what to eat (yeah I am talking about you too Mooochelle).
What happened to a woman’s right to choose what she wants with her own body?? I can kill an unborn baby, but I can’t drink all the pop I want??? These people are idiots!!!
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on June 17, 2012 at 1:42amHe made a recommendation, but the council that makes the final approval is full of people that he appointed.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 7:17amAnd here I thought you drank soda because you were thirsty. Who’da thought?
Report Post »Pro-Palin
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 2:46amIts ok yall got my 52oz in the plastic wrapper Extreme gulp cup here in Virginia so i will drink one for you. BTW if this guy ever tells you things are ok and dont leave the city you can trust the bridges will have been long gone and with the tunnels as well. MB you are a joke. Rudy Mayor For Life…..
Report Post »MittensKittens
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 7:06amNever liked NYC…Now, fighting obesity is NOT the role of anyone except the individual. If a double qtr. pounder with cheese has the same calories as a 64. oz soda, the soda is a 1.29 and the qtr pounder is 3.29 with tax that’s 5 bucks…One could satisfy the taste buds by getting a kids happy meal for 2.50…and it comes with a toy too!
Or, I guess you can spend twice the money and end up with twice the weight!!!
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 1:27amI don‘t drink soda but I’ve noticed over the years that cans of soup and veggies have been getting smaller while the price keeps going up.
I’ve been wondering just how small they will get? I’d hate to see a 2oz yogurt but that is where we are heading.
Report Post »scudster
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 12:29amCowards!
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:53pmTake a fast corner and have the whole thing spill all over the gear shift.
Report Post »I tend to carry my own liquid from the house anyway. Perrier with a paper towel wrapped around it suits me. So my opinion here is sorta disqualified. But I stand with the freedom to buy the biggest dam gulp in the whole dam universe. End transmission New York.
I-90 Guy
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:37pmPilot and Flying J‘s still also carry the 64ouncers but I like the 50oz idea because the 64s DON’T fit in the bleeping cupholders.
Report Post »Nanny Loonberg just gives us normal folks more and more reasons to stay out of his city.
Realist4U
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 12:02amAs long as they drop the price accordingly, no harm, no foul. However, despite their claim of “coincidence,” the timing is a little suspect.
Report Post »MRMANN
Posted on June 16, 2012 at 7:49amNanny state
Report Post »Thedadde
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:09pmI know it’s not related, I don’t know the race involved here, LMAO, but I’m getting this out to as many as I can,…
Report Post »http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/18616119/police-indiana?clienttype=printable
Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:06pmI’m going to stock up on those sturdy double gulp cups and be buying refills.. It’s cheaper and they all have the key on the register for 99c..
Report Post »Restore the Republic
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:00pmJust bring your 64 oz mug… buy several sodas, and pour them into the mug at the counter. then in a loud voice, take bloomberg’s name in vain in your favorite way.
Report Post »TRILO
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 10:57pmYa, right…. the cup would not fit in the cup holder. Show the numbers then I might believe you.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 10:46pmBeen watching Sarah Palin …
http://rightonline.com/beta/livestream
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 10:34pmBusinesses know that Republicans will support them… so, alike the Fortune 100, they give only to Democrats, hoping for Favors. May the SOBs go to Hell!
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 10:25pmThe New Smaller BIG GULP! Buy one and get free koolaid.
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