Los oscuros orígenes de la Coca Cola

🎭 A Spanish Class on Cocaine, Capitalism, and Corporate Amnesia 🥤

Los oscuros orígenes de la Coca-Cola

How the world’s most famous soft drink started… with cocaine — in Spanish

Did you know Coca-Cola was once marketed as a medicinal tonic — spiked with real coca leaves? What started as a “nerve tonic” became a symbol of American culture, global capitalism, and sugary addiction… all while quietly rewriting its scandalous origins.

In this Spanish class, we dive into the dark history of Coca-Cola: addiction, prohibition, colonial ingredients, and billion-dollar marketing spin. Explore how a controversial concoction turned into a global brand — and sharpen your Spanish while you’re at it.

⚖️ From a pharmacy counter to world domination… is Coca-Cola a genius product or a corporate cover-up? Decide for yourself — in Spanish, with powerful vocabulary and a splash of irony.

🎯 What’s on the Agenda?

✅ Quick history: Coca-Cola’s shocking 19th-century beginnings and how it got its name.
✅ Language focus: Spanish vocabulary around business, health fads, addiction, and global brands.
✅ Critical reflection: Is Coca-Cola a harmless drink… or a symbol of modern exploitation?
✅ Cultural comparison: Coca-Cola’s impact in Latin America vs. the rest of the world.
✅ Irony & humor: Because learning Spanish is sweeter when you can roast corporate history.

👥 Who should join?

🥤 Spanish learners who enjoy shocking historical facts.
🧠 Critical thinkers who question what’s behind every logo.
📢 Conversation fans who want to talk about more than tapas and flamenco.

📅 Schedule & Format

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m. (PT)
⏳ Duration: 1.5-hour event
📌 Level: Intermediate–Advanced Spanish learners

👥 Group Size Policy

🕗 1 attendee: 8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
🕗 2 attendees: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🕗 3+ attendees: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this eye-opening Spanish experience where capitalism, history, and language collide! 💥🌍🗣️

✨ Why Join This Class?

Because if we’re going to talk about cocaine, corporations, and global branding… we might as well do it in Spanish, with curiosity and sharp conversation.

🎙️ Come for the Spanish, stay for the scandalous history.
🗓️ Sign up now — Zoom link after RSVP.
🥤 Corporate secrets included. Cocaine… long gone (probably).

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