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The random appearance of a Pepsi vending machine in a Canadian potato field became the subject of hot debate as Twitter users sought an explanation.
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When the New Brunswick Royal Canadian Mountain Police could not come up with an explanation for the discovery of the random machine, reporter Rebecca Lau tweeted a picture of the vending machine to the public.
“This may be one of my all-time favourite RCMP news releases: ‘Pepsi vending machine discovered in potato field.’ I’ve attached a photo of the machine, found in Saint-Léonard #NewBrunswick, in case you’re curious,” she wrote.
This may be one of my all-time favourite RCMP news releases: "Pepsi vending machine discovered in potato field." I've attached a photo of the machine, found in Saint-Léonard #NewBrunswick, in case you're curious. pic.twitter.com/YROvdoRAXz
— Rebecca Lau (@RebeccaLau) December 27, 2017
Some were completely baffled.
How in the heck did it get there lol? #Pepsi https://t.co/N8gnGz2N38
— 🇨🇦🍁Cheryl 🍁🇨🇦CANADA🍁🇨🇦 (@mini_bubbly) December 27, 2017
Of course, there was the most likely explanation.
— Eric Mark Do (@EricMarkDo) December 27, 2017
One person thought Santa might have dropped it, but everyone knows that Pepsi isn’t his style.
We all know Santa drinks @CocaCola .
— Andrew Pepper (@AndrewRPepper) December 27, 2017
Maybe the machine didn’t owe anyone an explanation.
Look, given some of the questionable decisions I’ve made during the holidays over the years, I can’t possibly judge this Pepsi machine. https://t.co/c5kzcyVgIQ
— Jason Karsh (@jkarsh) December 28, 2017
Or perhaps it was offering something more philosophical.
Is this some sort of post-modern art commentary on the relationship between potato product (fries, chips, etc) and soft drinks?
Was I helpful? https://t.co/JPmxHj11aa
— Taylor Mann (@tailormann) December 28, 2017
Perhaps it was Canada just being Canada.
With this tweet we are one Moosehead from filling our Maritime bingo card, folks.
— Mary Lamey (@marylamey) December 28, 2017
Maybe this guy?
They caught the perpetrator. pic.twitter.com/vnNIsXzDxQ
— Andy Bowers (@evilpez4) December 28, 2017
Regardless of what reasoning was, some were just shocked by the news.
this is soda pressing to hear
— Jeremy Boucher (@Jeremy_Boucher) December 27, 2017
Much-needed thoughts and prayers were sent.
Thoughts and Prayers. I stand with all Pepsi Machines. Are there any unregistered Coke Machines in NB?
— Guy P Ratchford (@13inklings) December 27, 2017
But, perhaps most importantly, at least one reporter wondered why it took RCMP three months to send out a press release.
So many questions, including — if it was found all the way back on Sept. 29, why is the press release only coming out now…? https://t.co/0CdsricLi8
— Jackie Hong (@xjackiehong) December 27, 2017
If anyone accidentally dropped their vending machine in the potato field or has an idea of who the owner was, they are free to contact Saint-Léonard RCMP at the number listed below.
Specifically, the machine was in a field off Michaud Road southwest of Grand Falls (20 mins from Saint-Léonard). Thirsty? Is it yours? Call Saint-Léonard RCMP at 506-473-3137 if you have info.
— Rebecca Lau (@RebeccaLau) December 27, 2017
(H/T Twitter)
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