There is no way around it. Coke has always been known as one of the most refreshing beverages out there. It is consumed just about anywhere in the world! Even though it can make for a tasty drink, there are actually other ways to use it. This woman had no idea that this was the case. Coke is a trendy brand that has reached different parts of the world. But how exactly did the company start? And how come so many people are worried about the alternative uses of this product? Read on to find out.
This Couple Could Not Believe What Happened After They Poured Coke Down The Toilet
It Has Been Around For A Long Time
The truth is that Coca-Cola is an ancient brand. In 1886, a pharmacist by the name of John Pemberton invented it. The truth is that it was derived from “Vin Mariani,” which is an alcoholic beverage. It turns out that the inventor himself had other things in mind at the time…
It Has Been Around For A Long Time
Time To Mix It Up
John Pemberton came up with a recipe for a “French Wine Coca.” He had been living in Atlanta at the time. In 1886, the state of Georgia placed a ban on alcohol products. This is the reason he ended up substituting sugar syrup for the wine in the recipe! Voila. This is the beginning of “Coca-Cola.”
Time To Mix It Up
It Was Initially A Strong Recipe
At first, it proved to be such a strong drink that they had to dilute it with water. Coca-Cola was sold in jugs back in those days. Many years later, they added carbonated water to it. This lent it the taste that we associate with the popular soft drink. However, this had a few unexpected consequences as well…
It Was Initially A Strong Recipe
More Than Just A Refreshing Drink
Unless you have been living underneath a rock, you have probably heard that you can use Coca-Cola in unorthodox ways as well. Among others, it is said to help with stomach pains, jellyfish stings, and rust! The woman at the center of this story got wind of this and came up with a pretty crazy idea.
More Than Just A Refreshing Drink
Intrigued By All Of Its Uses
One day, Anna had just been relaxing at home after a long day at work. She then read an article that talked about all the ways you can use coke. It caught her attention, to say the least. While she was only reading it out of curiosity, she decided that she would not lose anything by trying it out for herself.
Intrigued By All Of Its Uses
Living With Her Boyfriend
She was just a regular young woman. Anna had been living with James, her boyfriend, for a couple of months by then. The two of them were happy and worked in the mornings. One day, however, he decided to take a day off. He did not know what was going to happen on that fateful day…
Living With Her Boyfriend
She Got A Weird Call From Him
Anna and James agreed not to call one another when they were at work. This was their way of ensuring that they could focus on the job. We can see why she went into a panic when she received not just a call but also a text that said “EMERGENCY” from him! It is an understatement to say that this was unusual.
She Got A Weird Call From Him
It Must Be A Big Deal
By that point in time, the two of them had been in a relationship for over a year. This was the first time that James did anything of this sort. Anna knew that he would not do this for no good reason. She ended up rushing to the break time room to call him back. What he told her took her by complete surprise.
It Must Be A Big Deal
They Had To Do Something About It
Her boyfriend informed her that they had a problem that demanded her immediate attention. So that you know, she had been living in the apartment before he moved in. James assumed that Anna would know what to do in his shoes for this very reason. But what exactly was the problem in the first place?
They Had To Do Something About It
The Problem With The Toilet
James informed Anna that they had an emergency about the toilet. He could not help but notice something wrong with the toilet bowl, but he was scared that he could damage it permanently if he attempted to fix it. Was there anything that Anna could do about this?
The Problem With The Toilet
Dealing With It Later
Before they hang up, Anna told him that she would check it out once she returned home after work. We are sure that James was relieved to hear this. She planned to grab a cleaning agent at the market on the way back to the house. Sadly, things did not work out the way that she had in mind.
Dealing With It Later
The Store Was Closed
It was just her bad luck that the local market had been closed at the time. This meant that she could not buy anything that might help them solve the problem at hand. In the end, there was nothing else she could do but to inspect the toilet bowl first. Anna wondered if it was as serious as James made it out to be.
The Store Was Closed
What The Toilet Looked Like
Once she arrived home, her boyfriend showed her what the problem was. It seemed like there was rust in the toilet bowl. While this was a problem, was it a big enough deal to warrant his panic? At the time, Anna did not have a single idea that it was actually worse than it seemed.
What The Toilet Looked Like
It Did Not Look Good
The truth was that it was not rust. It was a type of dirt that they could not get rid of with normal tricks. In any case, it was unhygienic to keep this way. The couple had to look for a quick way to get rid of this issue. But what could they do? They did not have a strong cleaning agent on hand… or so they thought.
It Did Not Look Good
Thinking Of What To Do Next
Anna and James had been trying to come up with a quick fix for this mess. As they were brainstorming, she suddenly remembered the article that she had been reading not long ago. Could they actually use coke for this home maintenance problem? She had her doubts at first, but who can blame her?
Thinking Of What To Do Next
The Idea Sounded Crazy To Him
Her boyfriend thought that it was a crazy suggestion. James had already tried a few other things that did not work. He could not fathom the idea that the soda might help. However, it was not as if they had anything else to do. It was their only option at that moment, after all.
The Idea Sounded Crazy To Him
Where They Bought The Coke
When Anna visited the local market, she saw that it was closed. This is why they ordered a bottle of coke at a small restaurant instead. We are sure that the workers had been surprised and intrigued when the couple ordered nothing else. Well, we would have felt the same way if we were in their shoes!
Where They Bought The Coke
They Were Skeptical But Hopeful
They returned home with a bottle of the soft drink in hand. The truth was that Anna and James were both skeptical, but they tried to remain hopeful at the same time. After all, they did not want to shell out money to pay for the services of a plumber. The least they could do is try to fix this on their own.
They Were Skeptical But Hopeful
Pouring The Soda In
Anna asked her boyfriend to document this little experiment of theirs. She knew that it was possible that a video would go viral in case this actually worked. We can’t help but think of the adage that goes, “hitting two birds with one stone.” Let us find out whether the coke had been helpful or not.
Pouring The Soda In
No Choice But To Wait
After the coke into the toilet bowl, Anna was surprised to see that it would not go down. Confused, she wondered if this meant that she clogged the toilet bowl. She did not have the slightest idea as to what was going on. It did not help that the bowl made a weird sound as well…
No Choice But To Wait
Neither Of Them Could Believe It
They soon learned that there was nothing to be worried about. A minute later, the coke was drained at last. James and Anna were both surprised to see that the whole thing was clean! Yes, it meant that this method was effective. They could not believe that it worked when everything else they tried had failed.
Neither Of Them Could Believe It
What It Meant For Them
Anna and James might have been thrilled that it worked, but they felt afraid at the same time. Why? Well, the truth is that both of them regularly drank the soda. They could not help but wonder what this meant for their bodies. Could the soft drink actually be more dangerous than they originally thought?
What It Meant For Them
They Shared The Video Online
The couple had valid concerns if you ask us. Perhaps it is also time for you to wonder the same thing if you drink it often! Anyway, Anna posted the video online in the hopes of raising awareness. They knew that someone might have the same problem. Surely, this would come in handy to at least one person.
They Shared The Video Online
It Went Viral Right Away
Just like she thought, the video went viral in no time. As a matter of fact, their video has earned over eleven million views ever since they posted it on YouTube. However, what did the netizens have to say about it? Let us say that they got mixed reactions out of the viewers…
It Went Viral Right Away
What She Had To Say About It
You see, Anna had been pretty critical of Coca-Cola even though she herself used it in the video. This is why the commenters debated whether it was right for her to feel that worried. If you take a look at it, you will see that it got pretty heated in the video’s comment section.
What She Had To Say About It
Some Viewers Supported Her
Some viewers appreciated the video. They found it helpful and planned to follow suit. One of the viewers chimed in to say, “Thanks! I’ll use it for cleaning my toilet.” A different user also expressed their gratitude for the video. This person left this message in the comment section of the clip: “Thanks for sharing this.”
Some Viewers Supported Her
Others Were More Critical
Others, however, felt the need to critique the couple. “Why would we take health advice from someone that doesn’t clean her toilet?” asked one of the viewers. On the other hand, a different person gave their two cents by stating, “Coca -cola isn’t bad for your body. Your insides can handle much worse than that… the shockingly amazing part of being human.”
Others Were More Critical
Making Light Of The Situation Instead
Even though many people took the video seriously, there were plenty of comments that poked fun at it. There were plenty of funny exchanges between the commenters. “If this cleans a toilet, imagine what nasty things it’s doing in your body,” one person said. Someone else countered, “Well, I’d assume its cleaning my body. Which is a win in my book.”
Making Light Of The Situation Instead
We Hope That This Was Helpful
We do not know just how bad it is for your health. However, you will probably agree with us when we say that it is intriguing to see just how handy it can be. It is, for better or for worse, more than just another beverage! We would never have guessed that it can be used in and around the house as well. It might be worth trying out the same trick if you have the same problem.
We Hope That This Was Helpful