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Which Coke (or Chabad) Are You?

Op-Ed: The type of beverage you prefer—Coke Classic, Diet, and Zero—might say something about the Lubavitcher you are. Full Story

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If anyone reads this..
November 14, 2014 2:43 am

A- #40 you should be ashamed of your words.
B- no coke, no water..
MASHKEH IS THE WAY!!

Not so impressed!
November 12, 2014 2:24 pm

So now maybe this should also be a shidduch question???

WHat if..
November 11, 2014 9:16 pm

what if u dont like any coke??!

Nice, but a little off the point.
November 11, 2014 7:51 pm

Chassidus is compared to WATER, plain, UN-sweet, UN-flavored, UN-adulterated WATER.

(L’chisheyofutzu MA’AINOSECHA chutzoh…..)

Usually wells contain water, NOT Coke!

Sometimes people just want PLAIN, TRUE, UN-flavored chassidus – instead of all the other “flavors” and artificial coloring and “sweeteners” mixed in!

lol
November 11, 2014 10:44 am

what about sprite?

Coke (Chabad) Zero
November 11, 2014 10:18 am

“Same great taste, without the guilt”

agree with 29
November 10, 2014 9:29 pm

but 29 you don’t have to be as harsh. Every Mashul has a whole, the closer the mashul idea is to the audience the less connection it has to the nimshal; the closer the mashul is to the nimshal, that harder it is to grasp by the audience. ……. So yes this Mashul has quite a few holes, and does not fit with the mashul perfectly, even when you stretch it. The point was to bring a mashul that was closer to the audience which he did- great job!!! The point is to make you think…….. ( and for all… Read more »

Suberb job, Reb Meir
November 10, 2014 9:14 pm

Just want to reiterate what the few sane people said. This is an analogy.
The analog is simple,
There are those that opt for the less authentic versions of chabad because of secular influence (the naysaying experts) while there are those who stick with the real chabad despite the above.
That’s all it means. Nothing more. No one said coke is healthier than water or anything remotely similar!
Lchaim chevre!
(Where’s the coke? I need a chaser!)

what about the white coke?
November 10, 2014 8:56 pm

What would that symbolize?

very cute!
November 10, 2014 7:35 pm

who cares if its not true its creative

It's a good mashal...
November 10, 2014 5:12 pm

…that doesn’t really connect to the nimshal, though It does show a classification of human nature in general. But thanx for all that info on coke!

A classic..)
November 10, 2014 3:41 pm

whereever there is Chabad – there is Coke

Silly Moshol
November 10, 2014 11:34 am

אין המשל דומה לנמשל כלל וכלל.

שטות גמור.

I disagree with the premise...
November 10, 2014 11:08 am

Metaphorically speaking of course,

Coke classic represents klipas nogah – the world in its natural form – the sweetness of life in an ice cold can

Diet coke is Iskafya Vi’shapcha – a withholding from the raw sweetness yet transforming and elevating at the same time.

Coke Zero – Bittul Bemitzius – Who can understand this one?
(no one :))))

COKE
November 10, 2014 10:54 am

is the biggest fake of all. It started out years ago as a true health oriented drink and is now one of the most unhealthy drinks out there. Huge amounts of sugar. While Chabad is the real thing and always has been.

Marlboro
November 10, 2014 10:07 am

Reds ?
Light ?
Ultra Light?

I am SO disappointed in this audience
November 10, 2014 8:21 am

It seems #9 is the only one who is absolutely right. This IS an uneducated community and it’s deplorable. Come on guys, anyone who even claims to be a chassid and is learning even a smidgen (for you uneducated, that means a drop) of chassidus, you have a mind and know how to use it when you WANT TO. This piece is nothing short of amazing…creative…and brilliant. It takes a sad, tragic fact of a part of chabad today and explains it in a palatable (pun intended) manner. THIS IS NOT ABOUT COKE or unhealthy drinks ,you clueless people….#5 thanks… Read more »

Wow everyone calm down!!
November 10, 2014 8:17 am

Firstly, I never understand how people can write negative comments to the author of an article on a public website even if you disagree with his point! A little bit of mentchlichkeit and respect for someone else’s feelings!! I understand that anyone who writes an article on here can expect to get some negative responses but on our part, a little sensitivity..! If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it. In my opinion, I think this article is brilliant. He didn’t write out the nimshal cuz it’s pretty clear, but it seems some people here didn’t get… Read more »

No Coke
November 10, 2014 7:22 am

And then there are those of us who just don’t drink the coke. We stick to water – no flavors or additives, just pure, clear water.

Really?
November 10, 2014 7:12 am

If people would stop putting other Jews into categories and start focusing more on fixing ones self, the world would be more fit for a דירה בתחתונים.

@12
November 10, 2014 6:32 am

Its a metaphor chill

Made me laugh so hard!!!
November 10, 2014 6:14 am

Extremely creative and entertaining article! You sure do have a future!

CH'ER
November 10, 2014 2:52 am

SERIOUSLY, IS THIS PC TRUE, HOW LOW HAVE WE STOOPED, WOW,,,,, & THANK YOU # 4

Aha!
November 10, 2014 1:00 am

I think we have to be very careful what type of COKE we serve at out weddings!!!

Terrible Metaphor
November 10, 2014 12:43 am

“Classic” Coke is not classic at all. The original recipe included cocaine, and the current high-fructose laden version was only introduced in 1985. Likewise, Lubavitchers are not classical Jews as the movement dates back only 239 years, and the current chumra-laden version is only vaguely similar to its Liozna roots. Inaccurate metaphors notwithstanding, the compulsive need to classify and categorize people, is precisely the problem. People are not linear beings. They are instead individuals — a unique amalgamation of qualities both positive and negative. This notion that there are “classic” people, guilt free and at peace, is but a figment… Read more »

To #16:
November 10, 2014 12:33 am

because the whole point of coke is Chabad.
theres no saying that dr. pepper is connected with Chabad.

Cute, but ...
November 9, 2014 11:58 pm

Nice try

Honestly the example doesn’t begin to make sense.

Anyone that knows the affects of the regular coke know that it is just as bad if not worse than the others.

Also, there are many “real” “true” “authentic” lubavitchers that are diet coke and coke zero fans.

Additionally, there are many people that simply opt for water. What does that say about them? That they have no flavor to their life all together?

You may have a point about the spiritual choices people make, however you definitely can not categorize a community based on their beverage choice.

Coke is chabad
November 9, 2014 11:53 pm

Hashem is the only balabos
Are you coming with science? How old is the world!
What is healthy today tomorrow is not anymore
Do you eat meat? It’s unhealthy!
Do you eat milchis? They r unhealthy
Do you eat challah? It’s unhealthy
Now also they discovered that whole weat is very unhealthy ( I can send you the link if you don’t find it)

Silly
November 9, 2014 11:51 pm

Just say it straight up! Don’t need this soda business

Dr. Pepper
November 9, 2014 11:50 pm

Why so few options?

cheilech l'oireiso,
November 9, 2014 11:42 pm

Cheilech l’oireiso, this is what chabad is about today, being mfalpel in coca cola??

where are you going to next? Kovetz hearos u’biurim?

Humble Classic'er
November 9, 2014 11:36 pm

Great piece!

Brilliant
November 9, 2014 11:36 pm

I never drank Coke (or any soft drinks) because I dislike the taste, but I am a “classic Coke” all the way as per the allusion…

Very tasteful (pun intended) & hope many will get the message you so creatively and respectfully wrote!

I don't like Coke
November 9, 2014 11:27 pm

What if I don’t like Coke? Does that mean I’m not a Chabad Chassid?

What am I missing?
November 9, 2014 11:21 pm

What on earth is the point?

Best metaphor ever
November 9, 2014 11:20 pm

Truly a remarkable metaphor but
there is one last drinker he wants a coke, badly but he stands at the machine and realizes that he only has 50¢ so he asks a friend to help him with a buck but by the time he gets back and click the coke its sold out. Having no choice he hits the deit.

Your writing for an uneducated lubavitch community
November 9, 2014 11:16 pm

Why use sophisticated English

Classic coke
November 9, 2014 10:49 pm

Yea I’m a classic coke guy. Truth is – I never make such chesbonos when I drink coke, I just drink מה שלבי חפץ at the moment;)

Coke zero
November 9, 2014 10:34 pm

Interesting article! One correction I think should be mentioned, coke zero is actually the one who still does want some if the coke “experiences”, whereas diet is really the zero coke experience. How? Very simple. Coke zero is actually only called that because there are in fact zero calorieS (plural), however coke zero does in fact consist of One Calorie. True story. Now you can figure out the nimshal for that.

Sodas are terrible for your health
November 9, 2014 10:24 pm

All types of coke are terrible for your health. If you’re comparing Chassidus to coke, I would stay far far away

Very bad drink for human consumption
November 9, 2014 10:18 pm

Choose WATER

????
November 9, 2014 10:16 pm

It seems you would do better learning a maamar.

I always loved coke.
November 9, 2014 10:11 pm

Thanks for reminding me why.

Cute;)
November 9, 2014 9:59 pm

Deffinitaly points for creativity.

Brilliant
November 9, 2014 9:56 pm

🙂
A true piece, only thing I disagree with is how coke classic is dangerous – not so, is the real thing in life

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