While I understand the logic that you're following, you have to agree that root beer is a better soda. It's frothier, sweeter, has more of a bite, and is usually cheaper than Dr. Pepper. On top of all of this, it tastes far better iced. I can not comprehend why anyone would want to drink bitter syrup when they can taste the cum of the Egyptian, Norse, Hindu and Japandian gods all at once.