Why Can’t I Get My Free Dr. Pepper For Chinese Democracy?
Trying to get a free Dr. Pepper coupon today and finding yourself unable to get through? You aren’t alone.
Dr. Pepper appears to be overwhelmed by the response to its offer of free Dr. Pepper in honor of Guns N’ Roses long-awaited release of “Chinese Democracy.” The Dr. Pepper Web site, www.drpepper.com, is returning a number of errors today as its server seems to be being bombarded with more traffic than it can handle. Those who do get through past the errors are often finding themselves stuck on the Flash-heavy site’s “Loading” screen with no progress.
In case you hadn’t heard, Dr. Pepper said it’d give anyone visiting the site Sunday a 20-ounce soda following its statement earlier this year that it’d hand out free Dr. Pepper if Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” actually did come out in 2008. (The album — which is officially available for the first time today — had been in the works for 14 years and had seen more than a few delays.)
Take a note from Axl, though, and have some patience: The free Dr. Pepper coupon giveaway will remain active until 12:01 a.m. tonight. We’re assuming that’s Eastern time, although the company has never explicitly stated.
Dr. Pepper has also now set up a toll-free number for those unable to connect online. You can call 1-800-696-5891 to get your coupon.
Welcome to the jungle, baby. The free soda jungle, that is.
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Posted: November 23, 2008
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Nov 23, 2008
What a huge win for Dr. Pepper. I haven't thought about that brand in years. Who knew so many people would want a free Dr. Pepper? Excellent use of current events to stay relevant.
Nov 23, 2008
could not get through their website…” error” could not get through the toll free number. I don't think they intended to honor everyone in America got a free Dr. Pepper. tried all day. Someone told me they visited the website and the second time they were going to put in their mother and it would not them revisit it from the same computer. There again, that is false advertising because everyone was suppose to get one.. NOT one per household.. and that wasn't even the same household.. Just not quite right. Honor what you say. Maybe they are too busy and overwhelmed on purpose…. just wanted the advertising…
Nov 25, 2008
I've been trying to get on their website for two days for the Football promotion, but with no luck. Every time I try to log in, I get all sorts of errors and pages that never load.