In Praise of Sunkist

In praise of Sunkist? What’s wrong with me? Ah, it’s not what you think. You see Rui and I managed to catch an Axis of Awesome show when we were back in Sydney recently and after the show I bought their Scissors, Paper Rock! album. All of the songs are great but my favourite is about Sunkist.

Because I think Sunkist deserves to be mercilessly mocked until it’s withdrawn from sale I’ve transcribed the skit for you to all enjoy. If it tickles your funny bony I assure you the whole album is as good. If you’re still not sure you can get a further feel for the album on their site.

And so in an attempt to further associate myself with successful people I vaguely know, enjoy!

Lee: Hi Brad.

Jordan: Hi Nicole.

Lee: What’s that you’re drinking? Looks delicious.

Jordan: I don’t know… it tastes like Fanta, but not as good.

Lee: Hmmm. Does it have a slightly bitter after-taste?

Jordan: Yeah.

Lee: I think I know what that is. I think you’re drinking Sunkist.

Jordan: Ohhh. Sunkist.

Benny: (sung) It’s orange, carbonated, it comes in a can. Sometimes it comes in a bottle. If you open the bottle you can close it again but if you open the can you’re committed to drinking 375 mLs of Sunkist.

Lee: Now are you starting to get the picture?

Jordan: Yeahhhh. Sunkist.

Lee: That’s right: delicious Sunkist.

Jordan: Well, I agree with you on the Sunkist. (Ha ha).

Lee: (Ha.)

Benny: (sung) It contains sodium emulsifiers and food acid 333. You can find it at Pizza Hut and Taco Bell and also at KFC.

Lee: Good luck finding a Taco Bell.

Jordan: Good luck finding a Sunkist.

Lee: Mmmm.

Benny: Sunkist: Not as good as Fanta but better than Mountain Dew. Sunkist!

Lee: Warning: May cause heart cancer or cancer.