While the term “fridge cigarette” is new to the internet’s lexicon, the idea of treating oneself to a Diet Coke break is not.

WASHINGTON — Diet Cherry Coke is officially returning for a limited time to store shelves this summer, but you won't be able to get it everywhere.

Diet Cherry Coke was first introduced in the United States in 1986, according to Coke Solutions, a website run by Coca-Cola. By 2018, it was wiped from retail stores, according to an archived page ...

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And a June 2023 post on X described Diet Coke as having “cigarette aesthetic.” The comparison may persist because of the idea that sodas — even diet ones — are not good for you .