17 Things Every Diet Coke Addict Can Relate To

For so many people, Diet Coke is more than just a drink -- it's a lifestyle. If you are a Diet Coke-aholic, then you will completely understand these truths.

Double Fisting

Since Diet Coke is a life force rather than a beverage, it doesn’t count as double fisting if you drink it between sips of your coffee or tea. It’s not weird; it’s necessary.

Desktop Essentials

Not only do your friends and family know about your Diet Coke addiction, but so do all of your co-workers. The reason being that your desk always has at least one can of Diet Coke on it.

Co-Pilot

A Diet Coke is a must for a long drive, or even just a short one. You’ve probably noticed or had your friends tell you that you need to get rid of the Diet Coke cans filling up all your cup holders.

Your Worst Nightmare

Every Diet Coke aficionado would never stoop to the second-rate Diet Pepsi. That is why it is so horrifying to eat at a restaurant and discover that they only serve Pepsi products.

Pizza Pairing

The only thing that you can possibly drink with pizza is a Diet Coke. Without a Diet Coke, it’s just not the same experience.

It’s Never Too Early

Casual Diet Coke drinkers may only drink the stuff in the afternoon, but true addicts know that there’s no better way to start the day than with a Diet Coke.

“Is Pepsi Okay?”

That dreaded question that can send chills down your spine and cause anger to course through your veins. Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke taste nothing alike!

The Ideal Cake

Your friends and family know what your perfect birthday cake would have to include.

Telling Trash

When you take a glance into your trash can, you probably see a dense wall of Diet Coke cans staring back at you.

Diet Coke > Alcohol

A lot of people turn to drinking alcohol to have a good time, but for Diet Coke addicts, that alcohol better include a DC mixer or it’s not worth it.

When People Suggest Water

Yeah, we know water is healthier for us. Thanks for the update. Now back to my Diet Coke.

The Splurge

A lot of Diet Coke drinkers think that because they aren’t ingesting calories or sugar in their drinks that they can go crazy with what they eat. Addicts don’t just drink diet coke because they think it’ll make them skinny — they do it for the taste.

You’re Sick Of Hearing About Aspartame

Whenever people want to tell you the negatives about Diet Coke, the first thing that they always bring up is aspartame. While the additive is potentially dangerous, someone would have to consume over 20 cans of Diet Coke a day to have any issues. Yes, we’re addicted, but not 20-cans-a-day addicted!

Calling It Quits

Even though we unashamedly love the stuff, every Diet Coke addict has gone through a period of time in which they tried to give up the drink. Of course, we can rarely stay the course for more than a month.