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Do You Care About Chinese Democracy?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:30:23 -0800

After a long wait - at least one reviewer has compared it to waiting for a unicorn - Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy officially hit stores over the weekend. Now comes the flurry of reviews, purchases, and people signing up for their free Dr Pepper (hurry - that part only works till 6 p.m. EST today!). All of this leads to my question: Do you care about Chinese Democracy?

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Link Time! 10/23

BuzzSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:30:44 -0700

Apparently, Dr Pepper intends to make good on the promise to hand out free cans of soda when the Guns 'n' Roses album Chinese Democracy is released in November. - Popwatch
The best and worst of TV voiceovers. - Clique Clack TV
Charlie Kaufman talks about Synecdoche, New York. - Vulture
Check out the new Decemberists' song, "O, New England." - Stereogum
Will Clint Eastwood rule the Oscars once again? - Cinematical
A second, more positive look at Sons of Anarchy. - TV Squad
Want to look truly outrageous this Halloween? Get Jem's beauty look and watch out for Misfits. - BellaSugar
Celebrating Jason Dohring's return to TV. - Give Me My Remote

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Dr Pepper for Everybody! (If Axl Rose Releases GNR Album)

BuzzSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:30:14 -0700

The Random News Item of the Day title goes to this little tidbit from Billboard:

Many have tried, but so far nobody has been able to pry the decade-in-the-works Guns N' Roses album Chinese Democracy from the hands of lone remaining original member Axl Rose.

Now, Dr Pepper thinks it's up to the challenge. The soft drink company says it will give a free can of Dr Pepper to "everyone in America" (excluding ex-GNR members Slash and Buckethead) if Chinese Democracy arrives anytime during the calendar year 2008.

You might be wondering, as I was, "Huh? Why Dr. Pepper?" By way of hilarious explanation, Dr Pepper director of marketing Jaxie Alt patiently breaks it down:

It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love. So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection - for something more than the average album. We know once it's released, people will refer to it as "Dr Pepper for the ears" because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds - an instant classic.

See, Axl? They get you. "Dr Pepper for the ears"! Now give us the dang album.

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