"THE soda made me do it".
A 21-year-old man in Hawaii has been told not to drink any Pepsi-Cola during a four year probationary sentence handed down by a judge this week.
Justice Rhonda Loo made the unusual ruling after Christopher Montilliano Jr confessed to stealing a car, after initially telling police officers his cousin had lent him the vehicle so he could stock up on soft drinks.
"You didn't want to admit that you actually stole the vehicle," the judge said, asking "Is it because the soda made you do it?"
If anything, the magistrate's suggestion is likely to help the offender lose weight and enjoy a more healthy lifestyle.
And while we're on the subject, a quirky new drink released by American craft brewery Dogfish Head can apparently be used to develop movie film.
Created in partnership with iconic camera-maker Kodak, the new SuperEIGHT beer (below) features "heightened levels of acidity and vitamin C" which react with the chemicals in Super 8 film.
Potentially a hit with retro hipsters, the brew is made using pear, mango, berries and quinoa, with Dogfish founder Sam Calagione promising to make a short film developed in the beer.
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