the last outlaw Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 http://www.cnet.com/news/ghostbusters-ecto-cooler-coming-back-to-bust-your-thirst-for-nostalgic-drinks/ Quote If you were a fan of the "Ghostbusters" movies or "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoon series in the 1980s, chugging Ecto Cooler was probably a big part of your childhood. The "Ghostbusters"-inspired Hi-C drink, a valuable commodity in school cafeterias, tasted like an orange and had the color of bright green ectoplasm. Just one of the juice boxes could help any kid leverage high-priced trades for delicious snacks with the ruthless efficiency of a Goldman-Sachs day trader. Unfortunately, Hi-C's popular drink didn't last forever and some fans have been lobbying for its comeback. With Paul Feig's new "Ghostbusters" reboot heading to theaters in July, Minute Maid parent company Coca-Cola decided the time was right to bring back the slime-inspired beverage. The company announced Monday that Ecto Cooler will go on sale again starting May 30. Ecto Cooler will be available in two forms in this plane of existence. The newest version will be sold in a 10-pack of 6-ounce juice boxes and a 12-pack of 11.5-ounce aluminum cans. The cans are for adults who want to experience the taste of their childhood without looking like a grownup who's been possessed by the spirit of a child. Hi-C first put Ecto Cooler on store shelves in 1986 as part of a promotional deal for "The Real Ghostbusters" syndicated cartoon series. The animated series lasted for seven seasons but the shelf life (no pun intended) of Ecto Cooler lasted all the way to 2001, when Hi-C chose to discontinue the product and sell it under the flavor name Shoutin' Orange Tangergreen, according to Mental Floss. Fans of Ecto Cooler managed to keep the drink's memory alive on the Internet long after its cancellation. eBay is currently selling three of the discontinued drinks with a minimum price of $100 for a single juice box. If you don't have the dough to fork over for a fruit juice that's way past its expiration date, you can make your own Ecto Cooler at home. Chicago's Ghostbusters cosplay group has a recipe that mixes ingredients such as powdered juice drinks, orange juice, mashed tangerines, sugar and food coloring to make the orange-flavored slime drink. It's like a Tardis for your taste buds! And yes, I know that's the wrong franchise reference, but "Ghostbusters" doesn't have a time travel trope...yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last outlaw Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I really hope these will be available in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 They still make Hi-C? I hardly drink juice because the sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 So now Melissa McCarthy has to ruin Hi-C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 15 minutes ago, Monty said: So now Melissa McCarthy has to ruin Hi-C? TBH the Ghostbusters was a pretty terrible movie to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 39 minutes ago, Baka said: TBH the Ghostbusters was a pretty terrible movie to begin with. You're wrong. And you should feel bad about being wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Baka said: TBH the Ghostbusters was a pretty terrible movie to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Baka said: TBH the Ghostbusters was a pretty terrible movie to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoeJoeJr. Shabadoo Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Now all I need is the return of Super Socco and my life will be complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last outlaw Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Turns out this will be exclusive to U.S. only. No surprise, but was still holding out hope. Noooo http://ghostbustersnews.com/2016/04/25/hi-c-ecto-cooler-will-be-exclusive-to-the-united-states/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Cool. Now I have something to wash down the cyanide pill I will inevitably take when I watch the Ghostbusters reboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 i missed out when the simpsons movie released the duff drink gimmicks. i'm not missing out on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Not gonna lie, the new one looks like garbage compared to the original. But I guess that is to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 How's this for the studio showing no faith. They are re-releasing the original ahead of the movie. (To try and lessen the losses?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I wonder if the next 'reboot' will be a Back to the Future movie starring Caitlyn Jenner as Doc Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 On May 1, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Mustapha said: I wonder if the next 'reboot' will be a Back to the Future movie starring Caitlyn Jenner as Doc Brown. Don't give Hollywood any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 On 26/04/2016 at 4:31 PM, Baka said: TBH the Ghostbusters was a pretty terrible movie to begin with. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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