Most people think that diet sodas are better for you, but it turns out that is not the case. Some people would say that Diet Coke is poison. It contains a substance called aspartame. Aspartame is broken down into many different toxins when it is enclosed in a can. Apparently, this substance can kill unborn babies, incapacitate workers and it could have you go blind or make you lose your memory. That is, if you are a heavy drinker and you guzzle down 2 liters every day. A lot of people are addicted to Diet Coke because they believe it is better when it really isn’t. It is a never-ending cycle. People drink diet so that they don’t get fat. The aspartame in diet soda makes humans crave food. Not only is it addicting, but it creates obesity. It’s a trick drink. It is really ironic how that happens.

I’ve been drinking diet Coke ever since I was little. I used to drink a lot of Coke. My dad said if I’m going to drink so much soda it might as well be diet. So ever since then, I’ve drunk diet coke. Every once in a while I’ll drink some regular Coke. But I usually drink whatever I have in the house. It’s either a Gatorade or a Diet Coke. I usually choose diet coke because it has that kick. Now I think ill stick with Gatorade until they come out with a story prohibiting me to drink it.
—Chris Vargas