Pepsi

I was cycling southbound on NW 14 Ave between 14-15 Street, Miami, FL 33125, when a Pepsi Cola semi truck came roaring by. He got so close that if I had not stopped or thrown myself to the right, he would have hit me.

He literally cut me off from access to the road. Even though I was in front of him, he seemed to be in a hurry only to be stopped by a red light, where I had the opportunity to take a picture of his license plate and truck. I approached his window to ask if he realized what he almost did. His attitude was very disturbing—extremely aggressive.

So I avoided any conflict. He turned into the River Landing Publix parking garage. The incident this morning made me realize that I need a helmet camera. I have no doubt that if I had not stopped completely, he would have hit me.

This incident seems to be happening more and more, not only with trucks but with cars. Motorcyclists seem to understand the rules of the road. Miami is not a cyclist or motorcycle-friendly city, especially with cyclists. Drivers seem to see cyclists as a problem.

I have never, in my 40 years of cycling, sued anyone for hitting me, and believe me, I've been hit quite a few times. However, I'm getting older, and my body can no longer take the punishment of an accident. I'm a cautious rider, obeying all road rules, but for me to say it's time for a video camera. The problem has gotten extremely bad.

Plus, the driver's conduct was totally uncalled for.

He was rude and aggressive. I understand it's a Monday morning, but if it were not for my reflexes and actions, I would be dead or seriously injured.

I have a can of mountain dew that is expired August 4th 2025, when I was finishing up my can I got a hard green chunk that presentes itself inside my mouth. As i disgustingly ran to the sink to spit said green chunk out i was only surprised to see that there was 2 more chunks and a chunky covering on rhe cab tab.

I have never had an issue before but this has definitely made me doubt your company's cleanliness and product quality. Will I ever chug down a cold can of mountain dew again? Hmmm...answer to that is, *** no! Yuck!

I guess i wonder what you are going to do to try and fix this issue?! It seems like an unfixable one to me but I am open to hearing your ideas or offers. I wouldnt make this a lengthy process for I will be contacting my lawyer to discuss further action.

Thank you for your time and for ruining my miuntain dew experience! Sincerly, Samantha Jo Etersky

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my disappointment in PepsiCo's recent decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This is not just a step backward; it's a reflection of misplaced priorities at a time when meaningful commitments to equity should be expanding, not shrinking.

Backing away from DEI to avoid criticism sends a message that principles are only upheld when they are convenient. I expect better from companies that hold significant economic and cultural influence. Unfortunately, PepsiCo now joins the list of corporations, including Target, Walmart, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola, that I no longer support due to their decision to retreat from equity-centered commitments.

Foot traffic at Target has slowed. Meanwhile, companies like Costco, who have remained consistent in their values and continue to invest in their workers and communities, are seeing increased foot traffic and customer loyalty. That is not a coincidence. People notice when companies stand for something and when they fold under pressure.

I will continue to support companies like Costco and others who stay the course. As a consumer, I vote with my wallet. PepsiCo will no longer be part of my household's purchases until it demonstrates the courage to lead with integrity and restore its commitment.

A few things I am beyond proud of you that you are moving all artificial things from Pepsi with that being said I would love to be your friend Ambassador and coincidentally I was the trainer of Joseph Brooks who was a jingle and songwriter. I own the rights to his music now because he left them to me in his will, and I always said I want to bring back his jingles, especially the Pepsi.

One Pepsi is my favorite jingle he ever made. I can send it to you. I think if you brought that jingle back with your new label that it will fly off the shelves and I will help you. I also have another client I used to train who I believe still works with you.

Her name is Stacy Ichiuji Pillersdorf. I will also reach out to her. Maybe she can get me to the right person sadly Joseph Brooks has passed away, but would love to share all of his Pepsi jingles with you.

I mean, these are literally like 35/40 year old HITS. Thank you, thank you thank you and if you could also connect me with the right person to speak about this, that would be great.

4/29/2025 10 ish a.m.
As my fragile, cane-using, 87 yo Mom and I was walking into the Dollar General store beside Aldi on the south side of town, the Pepsi guy came flying around the corner and almost ran into both of us. Y es, he could easily see us as he was going out the main door.

I made it but he made my mom stop moving and buzzed right past her without a word. I did say that was very rude. He said nothing. I did tell the store worker who was right there straightening up the rug said when he flew in he tripped on the rug that was at the door way.
Then, when we were leaving he did the same dang thing as we both were going out!

It's like we weren't even there! If he would have ran into either one of us and I'm almost 67 with a neuropathy in both legs. Do you all not teach your people courtesy to the customers? He was just plain in his own world and brushing fast past everyone.
When we walked by him outside, I did say something to him and he just plain ignored me.

No apology. No consideration. No nothing.
Yes, PISSED Customer! What a bad reflection on your company.

I can tell you this: IF i would have had any pepsi product in my cart, I would have returned it. And IF he would have ran into us for his clueness, I would pursue legally.