Missed it by THAT much: 1992 Mountain Dew Bottle Could Have Won a Super Nintendo

In a surprising throwback to the early '90s, a recent Imgur post has captured the attention of nostalgic gamers and soda enthusiasts alike. The post features a collage of three images showcasing a vintage Mountain Dew bottle from 1992 and its cap, which would have won the finder a brand new Super Nintendo gaming console.

The first image in the collage highlights a green Mountain Dew bottle with a classic white label featuring the iconic red and white logo. The bottle, covered in dirt and grime, suggests it has been buried or abandoned for decades. A glimpse of another item can be seen in the background, but the bottle remains the main focus.

The second image zooms in on the inside of the bottle cap, revealing the text "YOU WIN! 1 INSTANT WINNER" alongside a small illustration of a Super Nintendo. This cap was part of a promotional giveaway from Mountain Dew, promising a brand new gaming console to lucky winners back in 1992.

The final image provides another close-up, this time of the cap's exterior, which reads "BE A WINNER LOOK UNDER EVERY CAP." This reminder of a bygone era evokes memories of similar sweepstakes and promotional offers that were a staple of '90s marketing strategies.

The post has elicited a variety of reactions from users. One commenter suggested, "Turn it in. Chances are the companies will honor it for the PR opportunity." Another user speculated that "Nintendo have honored older agreements before, might as well try it."

Some users shared their own nostalgic experiences with similar promotions. One recalled, "Back in the 90s, M&M did a contest where if you opened a winning bag with a grey M&M inside, you’d win a million dollars. I found a grey M&M but the bag said Sorry! Not a winner. My dad said oh well, may as well eat it, so I did. I still think about that at least once a year."

Despite the excitement and memories stirred by this post, a few users pointed out the improbability of redeeming the prize after so many years. One cynic remarked, "The cynic in me wants to say it is faked because the ink on the cap prize survived that long in/around Mt. Dew."

Whether or not the finder of this 1992 Mountain Dew bottle chooses to pursue the long-expired prize, the post serves as a delightful reminder of the quirky and memorable promotions that once captivated consumers. It also underscores the lasting impact of these nostalgic treasures on our collective memory.