Axl Rose Bought You All A Dr Pepper, America!

So, do you remember my tirade about Guns'n'Roses' decade-in-the-making album Chinese Democracy? Well, what I didn't mention was that way back in March, a Dr Pepper spokesperson bet that Axl wouldn't put the disc out this year. The wager: a can of Dr Pepper to everyone in America if Democracy was released by the end of the calendar year. And seeing as the CD is out tomorrow (November 23rd) , either this was the best free advertising campaign that Dr Pepper has ever had, or someone who shot his mouth off is getting his ass fired.

Either way, you can get your coupon for your free schwag by visiting the Dr Pepper web site. The catch: it's only available for 24 hours starting at midnight on the 23rd. And you have to register with Dr Pepper.com to take part in the promotion. And you have to pat your head and rub your tummy while typing with your nose. And something about your first born. But dangit, I want to be a Pepper too!

So, thanks Axl - and whatever kooky band members you're currently calling GNR. And remember, the reason the disc is coming out on a Sunday is so that you can observe the Holy Sabbath of Axl. Kneel before Rose, America! He got you a free soft drink, so be gracious acolytes...