Mentioning that he drank tons of Diet Coke in the past, Musk said that he found no changes in his health after quitting the beverage. He also revealed feeling less happy and that a source of his joy was gone.
JK I will never quit DC pic.twitter.com/TXerqoOfnL
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 24, 2025
The post instantly sparked a diverse range of reactions from social media users. While many chimed in and agreed with the billionaire’s idea about the drink, others voiced health concerns with such huge consumption. A user wrote, “Diet Coke is a drink from the gods. Why does it taste so good?,” to which Musk replied, “Diet Coke inventor was a genius.”
Diet Coke is a drink from the gods. Why does it taste so good?
— Penny2x (@imPenny2x) January 24, 2025
As another asked if Musk had been staying up late due to the Diet Coke, the former responded in affirmation.
Is this why you’re up all night??
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) January 24, 2025
Many others also shared a similar liking towards the beverage, calling it one of the best products in the market.
On the contrary, a user shared why she decided to quit cokes and added, “I used to love frozen cokes from 7-11 or Target. I gave them up in 2005. If I go to a movie I’ll have one but I rarely go to a movie so essentially I quit. It’s like drinking a tall glass of sugar syrup.”
I used to love frozen cokes from 7-11 or Target. I gave them up in 2005. If I go to a movie I’ll have one but I rarely go to a movie so essentially I quit. It’s like drinking a tall glass of sugar syrup.
— WSmiles (@wsmiles) January 24, 2025
“Of course, there are also other ways one can harm (poison) oneself. Ultimately, every adult is free and should be free, to choose what they consume and what they don’t. But I think it’s important to raise awareness about the potential side effects. Maybe through a declaration, an age restriction, or something along those lines,” another comment read.
Of course, there are also other ways one can harm (poison) oneself. Ultimately, every adult is free and should be free, to choose what they consume and what they don’t.
But I think it’s important to raise awareness about the potential side effects. Maybe through a declaration,…— Regina Danner (@ReginaDann50698) January 24, 2025
A user revealed “Too funny. I love DC and drank about 3-4 a day. But about a year in a half ago, I quit and only drink it with my Mexican food now. Have to tell you my health really improved. Sorry.”
Too funny. I love DC and drank about 3-4 a day. But about year in a half ago I quit and only drink it with my Mexican food now. Have to tell you my health really improved. Sorry ????
— ????????????Sharon K???????????? (@Celestial_Word) January 24, 2025
Interestingly, Elon Musk expressed his love for Diet Coke a week after Donald Trump brought back the ‘Diet Coke Button’ at the Oval Office. The button notifies butlers at the White House that a Coke is needed at the Oval Office.
(Edited by : Poonam Behura)
