[baby cooing]
MOM
(to the baby) Smile at the camera…
[door slam]
DAD
Honey, you are not going to believe this. I bought Pepsi Next.
MOM
What’s Pepsi Next?
DAD
It’s the new cola from Pepsi. It’s got real cola taste, but 60% less sugar.
MOM
Real cola taste? 60% less sugar?
[can opening]
[baby cooing continues in background]
MOM
mmm…mmm…(building excitement)
DAD
Yeah! (chuckles) I know!
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CENTEREDMOM
This is unbelievable!
DAD
This is the most impressive thing I have ever experienced in my entire life.
MOM
Oh definitely! (pause) Let me get the camera. (pause) I’ve never had anything like it.
My parents are going to flip!
DAD
They’re going to be so proud!
ANNOUNCER
Introducing Pepsi Next.
[sharp “next” sound]
ANNOUNCER
Drink it to believe it.
DAD
Are you getting this, honey?
[guitar solo]
DAD
It’s going viral.