Leslie, you aren't missing anything!! I tried it once...okay just a sip. I figure if I didn't like the 1st sip, why bother with more, lol.
The only soft drinks I like are regular Coke, Sprite and 7-Up..under dire circumstances, regular Pepsi. And I am picky about their fountain tastes. There is a McD's near me at work. Although I may crave the McD french fries, the Coke has a wierd taste to it like it's cleaning fluid. I swear sometimes I thought it smelled!! It's been like that for over a year so I guess the workers/customers like it! The Coke fountain drink at work is almost as bad but at least it doesn't smell

I've switched to the cans.