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Are New Mountain Dew Flavors Tied To World Tragedies? The Curse Conspiracy, Explained By Nick Rivera Aug. 18, 2025 1:37 pm EST

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It's no secret that the internet is filled with conspiracy theories. There are fewer of these in the food space than in other areas like politics, but that hasn't stopped people from taking a closer look at Mountain Dew. The names of certain flavors made by the brand seem to line up with tragic world events, and the internet is abuzz with ideas.

The earliest example of a Mountain Dew flavor corresponding with a tragedy was in 2001. That May, the company released Code Red, its cherry-flavored, red-hued version of the popular soda. However, just five months later, 9/11 took place, marking the first of multip

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