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Coca-Cola's new font sparks 'fridge cigarette' meme comparisons

Coca-Cola has updated its brand typography, which consumers have noted bears a striking resemblance to the iconic Marlboro font. This has led to widespread social media discussion, with many users linking the rebrand to the popular Gen Z meme of calling a Diet Coke a "fridge cigarette." While Coca-Cola states the refresh aims for a consistent global look, the uncanny similarity to the cigarette brand's font has fueled speculation that the company may have inadvertently tapped into existing internet humor. This situation highlights how younger generations reinterpret brand messaging through online culture and memes. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses consumer reaction and interpretation of a brand refresh, linking it to internet memes and cultural trends, rather than a direct product launch or company announcement.

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Coca-Cola's new font sparks 'fridge cigarette' meme comparisons

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tatiana Sataua ·

    Coke on its rebrand accidentally nailing Gen Z’s ‘fridge cigarette’ joke: ‘building on on the things people already know and love’

    "A font isn't a brand," says Metaforce consultant Allen Adamson. Meanwhile, Gen Z is letting the memes fly.