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Dr. Pepper Trolls Alabama Fans With Free Drinks Following Loss To Georgia

Dr. Pepper provided free soft drinks to college football fans in Tuscaloosa following Alabama's controversial loss Saturday.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — Dr. Pepper provided free soft drinks this week to college football fans in Tuscaloosa following Alabama's controversial loss Saturday, while taking a playful jab at the game's officiating.

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In a post on X, the popular soft drink company announced it was giving away a pallet of Dr. Pepper to Rounders, located at 1215 University Boulevard in downtown Tuscaloosa, while supplies last.

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"CFB fans in Tuscaloosa," the company wrote when referencing Alabama's 20-17 loss to Georgia on Saturday. "We saw what happened Saturday. The citizens of Fansville wanted to send a little something your way..."

The post included a photograph of several cases of Dr Pepper adorned with a large red sign featuring a pointed message about the officiating.

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"State knows a thing or two about getting robbed by the refs," the sign reads. "The citizens of Fansville wanted to send their condolences. Enjoy a Dr. Pepper on us."

The promotion references Dr. Pepper's popular "Fansville" advertising campaign, which features fictional college football fans navigating the rivalries, traditions and drama surrounding the sport.

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