provisional post 2: game fuel

once upon a time, mountain dew's marketing geniuses decided to introduce a new flavor in conjunction with the release of halo 3.  this flavor was denoted "game fuel," and it proclaimed to give gamers everywhere that burst of cherry citrus flavor that would propel them past scarab tanks and aid them in destroying the covenant.  it also featured 6mg of caffeine per fluid ounce, which translates to 72mg per can or 120mg per bottle. aside from its energy boosting properties, its flavor was truly divine.

wade, gabe and i all had tasted game fuel at many points prior to this trip.  whether we were playing halo, mixing it with vodka (ok, that was just me), or simply enjoying a football game, game fuel was a great beverage to have on hand.  its delectable taste, with subtle notes of oak and melon rind, is unmatchable by any soda ever.  sadly, as gimmicky promotional sodas tend to do, game fuel stopped being manufactured.  we had tasted the nectar of the gods, and then mountain dew (in their infinite wisdom) took away that which we so desperately craved.  

measures were taken to ensure that game fuel would be with us on the road trip - wade and gabe each bought a 12-pack during the last week of game fuel's limited run, of which six cans were saved. a decision was made - game fuel was only to be drunk on the coast.  we drank the first three at navarre beach.  after surviving treacherous temperatures in the car between the grand canyon and los angeles, we got cups of ice at a restaurant at the santa monica pier and quaffed the last game fuel that may ever touch our lips. 

if you're interested in joining our crusade to get game fuel back on the market, leave a comment.  master chief out.
update: WE HAVE FOUND GAME FUEL! in the carlile store, near devil's tower, sat four unopened 12-packs of the delicious caffeinated beverage. our game fuel count stands at 47 - i had one when i first started driving.

delicious