Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sprite (soft drink)

 This page is an archive of the discussion about the proposed deletion of the article below. This page is no longer live. Further comments should be made on the article's talk page rather than here so that this page is preserved as an historic record. The result of the debate was keep. Mindspillage (spill yours?) 16:24, 24 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Sprite (soft drink)
Advertising/Non-encyclopedic nominated by 172.202.84.150, cleaned up by FreplySpang


 * Keep, I don't see how this is "non-encyclopedic". Kappa 01:02, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep as per Kappa. FreplySpang (talk) 01:07, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. Sprite has influenced American culture. This is encyclopedic. Zzyzx11 | Talk 01:08, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. It's definitely enciclopedic, like Coca-Cola, Fanta and so on. Mushroom 01:17, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete . Why not just let American's use this wiki and be done with it? (rfractal30)
 * Comment made by 172.202.84.150, this vfd's nominator.
 * What are you talking about? Have a look at List_of_soft_drinks. Gazpacho
 * Keep. However, if it does has some element of an ad in here, then it should be cleaned up. Zscout370 01:32, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, and don't disrupt Wikipedia to prove a point. Meelar (talk) 01:37, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, encyclopedic. Eric119 01:39, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep Sorry if what I wrote was a bit harsh. Maybe the right way to go is to include individual companies under wider topics, e.g. 'Soft Drinks' or 'Lemonade'. That way any accusations of unfairness or advertising will be avoided. (rfractal30)
 * Comment made by 172.202.84.150, this vfd's nominator.
 * Comment: now that since the person who nominated this VfD has voted to keep this page, should this listing be removed now? Zscout370 01:46, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Comment: When I say keep, I mean in the sense of integrating the subject matter with a wider topic. I put 'keep' in because the software seemed to be insisting that I use a header, it would not let me head with the word 'merge'. (rfractal30)
 * Comment made by 172.202.84.150, this vfd's nominator.
 * Comment. Everybody reading this discussion might want to take a look at our related debate on the policy of brand name products. Zzyzx11 | Talk 01:59, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep This is a universal element of American popular culture. (NeevaN 02:05, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)) My precedent being:
 * It depends on how notable the product is. If its a product that has entered the public conciousness, then it should be kept. If it is an obscure product or brand that no one has ever heard of, it should either be merged to the article on the company or deleted. DaveTheRed 05:42, 29 Mar 2005 (UTC)
 * It is very notable. Every time people say Sprite, they think of this drink.  Sprite has used many famous people to promote their product and it is very heavily influenced our culture and trying to exploit it to earn a few dollars.  Plus, as I mentioned before, I still think the page is an invalid listing, since the nom. has voted keep (or merge). Zscout370 02:09, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Bingo! Exactly, notable. Maybe a brand like..... say..... D-link? might not deserve a page, but Sprite is most definitely popular enough. Satanicbowlerhat 02:21 Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * D-Link is notable, I'm using a D-Link DI-624 wireless router right now. And drinking some sprite. Klonimus 00:00, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * I agree, D-Link is a very notable brand name among Internet routers. I used to have one but not any more, I use a different model. And I'm drinking Carlsberg, not Sprite.   &mdash; J I P | Talk 20:11, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * My mistake about the D-link, it was just that i had a router right there, and I had no idea it was popular. Satanicbowlerhat 03:39, 13 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep universally recognized brand names. --Asriel86 02:34, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep even though I hate the stuff. Andrew Lenahan - St ar bli nd 02:38, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep but present a more balanced approach - Sprite is sugar-water. Tasty, I concede, as verified by the case in my fridge right now but also of dubious health value and not good for children (who should be drinking milk and fruit juice). -- 8^D gab 02:49, 2005 Apr 11 (UTC)
 * ... although not together. &#9786; Uncle G 15:38, 2005 Apr 11 (UTC)
 * Keep, obviously. Popular soft drink. Dave the Red (talk) 03:49, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, obviously. Why was this even up for VfD in the first place? Sprite is very notable both in Europe and in the USA.   &mdash; J I P | Talk 04:22, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, internationally known brand of soft-drink. Ad-like language can be dealt with, but I haven't seen any yet. Mgm|(talk) 08:40, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, notable soft drink. Too much sugar and bad for health though, do not drink it. Sjakkalle 13:48, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep for reasons stated above. 23skidoo 15:18, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep very notable. Oliver Keenan 19:14, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. Notable. Jayjg (talk) 21:06, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep Notable soft drink. Klonimus 00:00, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. Wellknown soft drink. Capitalistroadster 00:15, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. Bogus nomination.  Sprite is one of the most famous soft drinks. --TheSamurai 03:05, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Agreed. Keep. - Lucky 6.9 04:24, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep, well known and encyclopedic sodacruft. ComCat 06:40, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * keep, well known part of american culture. Gazeofsorrow 08:52, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Comment- Erm. I think we get the message now? I vote that the page is kept and not waste anymore peoples time. Sorry about my nomination but I was new this this wikipedia thing. I still find all this corporate advertising on here to be highly distasteful. Anyway, 'Lilt' is by far the superior product.. (rfractal230)
 * I've had Lilt and...let's just say that a beverage has never made me vomit before. Mike H 17:52, Apr 14, 2005 (UTC)
 * LOL!! As for me, I thought Lilt was a brand of hair color.  As for vomit-inducing drinks, User:Popeccola told me of his experience with that horrendous turkey-flavored soda that caused a stir a couple of years ago.  Let's say his description was rather colorful. - Lucky 6.9 05:29, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Lilt hasn't been a brand of hair color since the 1970s. :) And even then, that's '70s America. Lilt is known in the UK for being a beverage. ;) Mike H 19:03, Apr 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * Speedy keep. Notable soft drink. --cesarb 17:29, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * Keep. According to Coca-Cola, "Sprite is sold in more than 190 countries and ranks as the no. 4 soft drink worldwide" -- hardly of local interest! --iMb~Meow 14:36, 16 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * ¨Keep. --Jannex 08:23, Apr 19, 2005 (UTC)
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