A Pepsi promo meant to make dreams come true turned into a nightmare that left five people dead. This viral video uncovers how one tiny mistake in a marketing contest caused national outrage in the Philippines.
In 1992, Pepsi launched a “Number Fever” contest that offered instant wealth to lucky winners. But when a computer glitch printed hundreds of thousands of false winning caps, it sparked riots, lawsuits, and deadly protests. Five people lost their lives in the chaos, and Pepsi’s reputation took a massive hit.
We picked this video because it’s a wild, true story of how a simple marketing stunt turned tragic. Watch the full video now to see how it all unfolded, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more unbelievable real-life stories!
