Can someone explain WTF this is about for a non-American? I have absolutely no clue. Perhaps it relates to some TV advertising or something? The rest of the world has different advertising. For everything.
Prediction: When this strip comes out in a treasury, Steph will have a comment about how this is actually a law somewhere, maybe he read a book about strange laws in the US or something.
I’ve always thought that there should be Convertible Police, cruising the highways in search of convertible owners who drive with the top up in warm weather. The confiscated vehicles would be distributed to us enlightened people who could use another.
Back in the late 80s, Coca-Cola tried marketing Coke as an alternative to a morning cup of coffee… that didn’t work out and if I recall, the campaign ended after only a couple of months. I do remember hearing their little jingle “Coke in the morning” on the radio though… :-)
I once had a neighbor (native of Canada) who poured a Coke into a glass at night. She liked it flat and room temperature in the morning. No accounting for taste, I say.
That law certainly does not reply in the South*. In fact, the law might be the reverse: In the morning, you must drink a Coke before 9 am. Being from New York originally, when I moved south of the Mason-Dixon line I didn’t get it at first. Now I do, and sometimes drink cherry Coke Zero in the morning.
My Dad used to have a soda fountain in his store. That nine o’clock “rule” worked out pretty well for a while—we seldom had customers before ten. Then people started ignoring it. Coke for breakfast is actually pretty innocuous.
That was me at 8 AM when I was younger – a Coke and a Hostess cupcake – what a breakfast! Also, anyone remember Coke Black? They did try to make it a breakfast drink once!
’til is an erroneous back-formation, based on the mistaken idea that till is short for until. In fact till is much the older form of the word, and until a neologism, comparatively speaking.
I remember I was attending a training seminar in Houston Tx and at morning break time they brought in coffee and soft drinks. The instructor tole us how much he enjoyed visiting southern cities because of this practice.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Bourbon is ok, though.
alaskajohn1 over 4 years ago
It’s 9:00 somewhere in the world.
pearlsbs over 4 years ago
But you can drink a Dr. Pepper at 10, 2 and 4.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
I know someone can do it and not being arrested .
Bilan over 4 years ago
Oh man, the pig is putting Pig in the pen.
hariseldon59 over 4 years ago
Maybe the officer thought Pig was enjoying a different kind of ‘coke’.
Kind&Kinder over 4 years ago
You can drink a 7-UP anytime!
Gent over 4 years ago
And having a mentos after coke is a highly punishable offence.
pschearer Premium Member over 4 years ago
I heard that “Coke and Nabs” (Nabisco cheese & PB crackers) was a common breakfast in the South. Maybe not lately.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 4 years ago
Pepsi is 24/7.
unfair.de over 4 years ago
I don’t get that one. Can someone tell me the reference?
Charliegirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
Coca Cola is good any time of day or night.
nitromicro over 4 years ago
Nasty coke habit.
doctordon46 over 4 years ago
He should of had a V8. Headslap!
c001 over 4 years ago
The sad thing is that I wasn’t sure that it isn’t a law somewhere in the USA.
lproven over 4 years ago
Can someone explain WTF this is about for a non-American? I have absolutely no clue. Perhaps it relates to some TV advertising or something? The rest of the world has different advertising. For everything.
Ksandler4570 over 4 years ago
Prediction: When this strip comes out in a treasury, Steph will have a comment about how this is actually a law somewhere, maybe he read a book about strange laws in the US or something.
rudypoogamer over 4 years ago
Sounds like that law was bought and paid for by PepsiCo.
GROG Premium Member over 4 years ago
I drink Pepsi any time I feel like it. If Coke were my preferred drink, I’d do the same.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Dr Alban … Ragga Music … Man …. Croc Power !
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, Pig!
Geophyzz over 4 years ago
I’ve always thought that there should be Convertible Police, cruising the highways in search of convertible owners who drive with the top up in warm weather. The confiscated vehicles would be distributed to us enlightened people who could use another.
DaBoogadie over 4 years ago
Coors Light, official beer of Saturday morning. This is real…..stupid.
mjb515 over 4 years ago
Or move to a non totalitarian state.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
It’ll put your nerves on end, kid!
jeffiekins over 4 years ago
“Have a Coke in the morning” was a major advertising campaign some years back, IIRC.
fjames01 over 4 years ago
Maybe this reference? It Is Now Illegal To Offer Soda To Kids In One California City
sheilag over 4 years ago
Back in the late 80s, Coca-Cola tried marketing Coke as an alternative to a morning cup of coffee… that didn’t work out and if I recall, the campaign ended after only a couple of months. I do remember hearing their little jingle “Coke in the morning” on the radio though… :-)
LKrueger41 over 4 years ago
I once had a neighbor (native of Canada) who poured a Coke into a glass at night. She liked it flat and room temperature in the morning. No accounting for taste, I say.
asmbeers over 4 years ago
Must be in a northern coastal state. Pick a coast.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
Stupid law.
daveoverpar over 4 years ago
They must be in California.
EmmettWayne over 4 years ago
It’s noon somewhere!
The Old Wolf over 4 years ago
I drink diet Dr Pepper for breakfast. Up the establishment!
seismic-2 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I grew up drinking Coke at breakfast. Maybe it’s a Southern thing (or was, all those many years ago)?
witten.homer175 over 4 years ago
Ale 8 one.
library_dean over 4 years ago
Did you ever pour your package of peanuts into your bottle of coke? A southern tradition.
JohnNeal over 4 years ago
Fight Tha Power Pig. I’ll crack open a Coke Zero at 9 in your honor
NRHAWK Premium Member over 4 years ago
This toon obviously isn’t taking place in Texas. Having a Coke in lieu of coffee is a thing there.
Tentoes over 4 years ago
For maximum health benefits, you were supposed to drink Doctor Pepper at 10, 2 and 4. That’s why the numbers on the logo.
eolan59 over 4 years ago
Obviously that law doesn’t apply to the military, as long as it had caffeine it was okay 24/7
Anters55 over 4 years ago
Cop looks almost like he’d be Jeff the Cyclist’s father.
MitmanArt over 4 years ago
Please — don’t give the nanny statists any more ideas!
Bucinka over 4 years ago
That law certainly does not reply in the South*. In fact, the law might be the reverse: In the morning, you must drink a Coke before 9 am. Being from New York originally, when I moved south of the Mason-Dixon line I didn’t get it at first. Now I do, and sometimes drink cherry Coke Zero in the morning.
*southern USA, to you non-Americans.
rshive over 4 years ago
My Dad used to have a soda fountain in his store. That nine o’clock “rule” worked out pretty well for a while—we seldom had customers before ten. Then people started ignoring it. Coke for breakfast is actually pretty innocuous.
Al Nala over 4 years ago
Remember, kids, NEVER put Coca-Cola up your nose! Well, unless you WANT to gross out your parents…
hk Premium Member over 4 years ago
Must live in California.
thebirdisaword over 4 years ago
or sprite at 1,3,5,7,9,11
michael3114 over 4 years ago
I could believe it in California.
bajacalla Premium Member over 4 years ago
we have a saying in my house: “Coca-Cola! It’ not just for breakfast anymore!” (actually… I’m the only one who says that.)
skipper1992 over 4 years ago
Clearly not a law written by anyone who was ever a college student who woke up at 7:50 for an 8:00 class.
turdd over 4 years ago
In the part of Mexico that I live in Coke is the preferred morning beverage.
Keno21 over 4 years ago
If it were a LARGE coke, he’d be looking at hard time
The Moose Group over 4 years ago
Ah, but we can drink Mountain Dew at any hour since it’s the elixir of life.
jel354 over 4 years ago
It’s noon somewhere.
the lost wizard over 4 years ago
If it’s not a law now it’ll give some left wing idiot the idea.
Mentor397 over 4 years ago
I drink Diet Sunkist 24-hours a day.
bob-droid12 over 4 years ago
I don’t drink soda so I have no idea what’s going on here.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
That was me at 8 AM when I was younger – a Coke and a Hostess cupcake – what a breakfast! Also, anyone remember Coke Black? They did try to make it a breakfast drink once!
ksu71 over 4 years ago
I drank eight cokes and burped 7-UP.
knight1192a over 4 years ago
What is this, a California law?
57BelAir over 4 years ago
People drink Mountain Dew BEFORE 9:00 am, why not Coke? (rhetorical question, as I already know people that drink Coca Cola in the morning)
gnome over 4 years ago
BEER … it’s not just for breakfast any more…
Cactus-Pete over 4 years ago
I’m always amazed at how many people, and restaurants, think that the type of food you eat should depend on the time of day. Absolutely ridiculous.
cdgar over 4 years ago
Why’s Jef wearing a police uniform? Did he think we wouldn’t recognize his superior attitude?
gnome over 4 years ago
… maybe the Starbucks lobby is more powerful than I thought…
sandflea over 4 years ago
And you can only drink Dr. Pepper at 10, 2 and 4.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
I prefer my caffeine cold and carbonated. Regardless of the hour.
AdultComicFan over 4 years ago
Green River or Red Creme Ale. Good times.
Claire Jordan over 4 years ago
’til is an erroneous back-formation, based on the mistaken idea that till is short for until. In fact till is much the older form of the word, and until a neologism, comparatively speaking.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Although sporting a corporal’s bars, that cop must be a novice: he is surely confusing “drinking coke” and “doing coke” (illegal at any hour)….
WentBrown over 4 years ago
Pretty sure this is some sort of silly joke………… And not one that I find amusing.
Brazos HouTx Premium Member over 4 years ago
I remember I was attending a training seminar in Houston Tx and at morning break time they brought in coffee and soft drinks. The instructor tole us how much he enjoyed visiting southern cities because of this practice.
Roderick O'Connor over 4 years ago
I’m sure that is a law somewhere!
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
Thankfully, nobody saw me drink one at 08:00
pc368dude over 4 years ago
Guilt admission: After one cup of leaded coffee, and one of decaf, I have a rootbeer – every morning. I once ran out. It was like quitting cigarettes.
trynet over 4 years ago
I really don’t get this one. Is there a cultural divide between the different sides of the pond or a pun that I’m not seeing?