Eerie Conspiracy Ties Four Deadly U.S. Disasters to Mountain Dew Flavor Names
Maverick Bailey’s Mountain Dew Conspiracy: Flavors Linked to Global Events
A viral conspiracy theory by content creator Maverick Bailey (@maverickapproach) claims that new Mountain Dew flavors predict major disasters. The theory suggests that the soda’s limited-edition releases align with events like the 9/11 attacks, wildfires, and tech blackouts.
Key Claims:
- Star Spangled Splash (2024): Released weeks before Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Bailey links the flavor’s patriotic name to the bridge’s "Star-Spangled Banner" connection.
- Code Red (2001): Launched months before 9/11, the flavor’s name mirrors the "Code Red" emergency status post-attacks.
- Maui Burst (2019): Pineapple-flavored soda allegedly foreshadowed the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires.
- Pitch Black (2023): The dark-themed flavor coincided with the 2024 CrowdStrike outage, which disrupted global IT systems.
Baja Midnight, the upcoming flavor, is rumored to hint at a "cyber blackout."
Mountain Dew’s Response:
The brand humorously replied to Bailey’s Instagram post, saying, “Keep your voice down.” However, no evidence supports the claims.
Historical Context:
Bailey’s theory gained traction on the Sunday Cool podcast, where hosts noted Pepsi’s 1970s CIA ties. Pepsi’s then-CEO allegedly collaborated with the CIA to oppose Chile’s socialist government, though this is unrelated to modern-day conspiracies.
The 2001 Code Red release and 9/11: A coincidence, per experts.
Conclusion:
While Bailey’s theories spark intrigue, they remain speculative. Mountain Dew’s Baja Midnight, set for summer 2024, is just a new flavor—not a prophecy.
Pitch Black soda and the 2024 CrowdStrike outage: No proven link.
Note: All images are illustrative. No evidence ties Mountain Dew flavors to real-world events.
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