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Battling For The Best Soda

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Soda Wars: Blind Taste Test Determines Ultimate Favorite

Determine which popular and unusual sodas rise to the top when flavor judges taste completely blind. See if established favorites survive intense head-to-head matchups under pressure, leading to surprising final winners.

Short Summary

  • Melon Cream Soda surprisingly triumphs over traditional favorites like Dr. Pepper and Barq's Root Beer.
  • A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer outperformed its full-sugar counterpart in blind comparisons.
  • Participants used physical tests (finger stickiness) to verify sugar content in diet versus regular sodas.
  • The final bracket forced contestants to choose between comforting tradition (Root Beer) and novel flavor (Melon Cream).

This segment chronicles a blind taste test where four participants battle their favorite sodas head-to-head in a "Battle Bracket." The process features consequences, including the birthday honoree drinking the final champion, and reveals several established brands were unseated by unexpected contenders.

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The soda wars have BEGUN SUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPit WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU SEE Tommy Bowe // https://www.instagram.com/tomeybones/ Chanse McCrary // https://www.instagram.com/phatchanse/ Arasha // https://www.instagram.com/arashalalani_/ Trevor Evarts // https://www.instagram.com/trevorevarts/ WHO YOU DON’T SEE (usually) Director: Emily Rose Jacobson Editor: Rock Coleman & Vida Robbins Director of Programming, Smosh Pit: Emily Rose Jacobson Associate Producer, Smosh Pit: Bailey Petracek Production Designer: Cassie Vance Art Director: Erin Kuschner, Josie Bellerby Stage Manager: Alex Aguilar Prop Master: Courtney Chapman Art Coordinator: Abby Schmidt, Bridgette Baron Art Production Assistant: Emilie Anderson Audio Mixer: Scott Neff Audio Utility: Dina Ramli Director of Photography: Brennan Iketani Videographer: James Hull Camera Operator: Eric Wann Assistant Director: Jonathan Hyon Executive Vice President of Production: Amanda Barnes Senior Production Manager: Alexcina Figueroa Production Manager: Jonathan Hyon Production Coordinator: Zianne Hoover Operations & Production Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Caroline Smith Director of Post Production: Luke Baker DIT/Lead AE: Matt Duran DIT/AE: Beni Kimuene Post Production Coordinator: Ariana Martinez IT: Tim Baker IT & Equipment Coordinator: Lopati Ho Chee Sound Editor: Gareth Hird Director of Design: Brittany Hobbs Senior Motion & Branding Designer: Christie Hauck Graphic Designers: Ness Cardano, Monica Ravitch Director of Channel Operations: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Manager: Audrey Carganilla Director of Social Media: Erica Noboa Social Creative Producer: Peter Ditzler, Tommy Bowe Merchandising Manager: Mallory Myers Social Media Manager: Kim Wilborn Social Media Coordinator: Margaux Bernales Brand Partnership Manager: Chloe Mays Operations Manager: Selina Garcia Talent Coordinator: Danielle Moses People Operations Specialist: Katie Fink Front Office Assistant: Sara Faltersack CEO: Alessandra Catanese Executive Producers: Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox EVP of Programming: Kiana Parker Coordinator Producer of Programming: Marcus Munguia Associate Producer, Special Projects: Rachel Collis Executive Assistant: Katelyn Hempstead OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2Smosh Smosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGames SmoshCast: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCast SmoshAlike: https://bit.ly/Sub2SmoshAlike FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTok Instagram: https://instagram.com/smosh Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh

Top Comments (10)

@milkjake15 2025-09-09

Two Trevor jokes being met by silence in the first two minutes is crazy work

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@MaddieMads15 2025-09-09

I think they should've only revealed the losing pop each round, that way it would have stayed blind and they wouldn't be influenced by brand loyalty 🥤 Still a good watch tho :)

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@zmichalo13 2025-09-09

Cherry is one of the 23 flavors present in Dr. Pepper. End the silence, Justice for Trevor

6.5k 28 replies
@quinnlee-newbury9003 2025-09-09

Everyone saying "MR PIBB!?" on the reveal like the Scooby Doo gang revealing who's under the weekly villain's mask

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@carterbeearchive5597 2025-09-09

Thrilled to see there is something universal about a gay person being introduced to Faygo for the first time and immediately hitting back with “what did you call me?!”

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@blakeu8547 2025-09-09

I really wish they would’ve kept the sodas that advanced hidden until they were eliminated - would’ve kept it blind and made it a bit more interesting. Great video though!

2.9k 13 replies
@StormsRipple 2025-09-10

Some notes: 1) Don't reveal the soda until they lose a bracket except for the winner at the end. 2) Cups with lids and straws.

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@calimann83 2025-09-18

I really appreciate Arasha sticking with the shot bit for so long with absolutely no acknowledgment from anyone.

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@trevorking8980 2025-09-13

Hello everyone. As an elected spokesperson of the gay community, I would like to clarify that neither Chanse nor Tommy represent the community at large regarding their stance on melons, especially those of the water variety. We find this rhetoric to be dangerous, irresponsible, and action will be taken internally. Thank you for your continued patience as we traverse these trying and controversial times.

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@anysecrump4938 2025-12-17

34:20 who is here after the candle video

320 4 replies

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