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February 16, 2009

Estelle Writes A Crystal Light Jingle

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I didn't even realize Crystal Light still existed because it's not the '80s and I'm not in an aerobics video, so it's surprising "American Boy" chanteuse Estelle's penned an ode to the low-calorie drink. The song's called "Star," but it doesn't earn one. If you want to feel like a "Star," though, you can go to the Crystal Lite-approved upumpitup.com, where can download the track and learn that:

Crystal Light makes it enjoyable to drink more water. That's why Estelle is always ready to shine in the spotlight.

This commercial is not more enjoyable than drinking water:

Over at uPumpItUp, Estelle also offers her favorite Crystal Lite recipe, the "Starlight":

"Whether getting all dolled up for award show season or just a night on the town with my girls, this is my favorite refreshing drink recipe. Cheers!"

Starlight

12 Servings (1/2 cup each)
1 single serve packet Crystal Light On The Go Immunity
Cherry Pomegranate
1/4 cup cold water
1 bottle (750 mL) champagne, chilled

1. Place drink mix and water in measuring cup; stir until dissolved.
2. Add 1/2 tsp mixture to each champagne glass; top with champagne
3. Serve immediately.

Yum.

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I enjoy a similar recipe...

The Manic Depression

1 liter of cheap Canadian whiskey
1 pack of Newports
1 liter of Grape Pedialyte

1. Consume liter of whiskey while chain smoking Newports and dwelling on my wasted life. Alone, of course.

2. Drink Pedialyte the next morning to help lessen effects of raging hangover.

3. Repeat daily.

It's delicious!

Posted by: Adam at 02/16/09 11:56 AM  | Reply
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A better weight-loss recipe:

Mix 1/2 cup prune juice
1/4 cup of V8
1 can of sugar-free Red Bull
1/3 cup of Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of Sweet 'n' Low
7 ground-up Flintstones chewable vitamins
1 raw egg

Mix well, drink after an evening of food choices without a hint of self-control and let your worries fly like barf-angels from the cathedral of your mouth.

Posted by: Dw. Dunphy at 02/17/09 9:41 AM  | Reply
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I like the haircut on the girl in the yellow dress that dances on the commercial. Is there anyway for me to find out how her hair is cut. I can't find a picture of her except her dancing on the commercial. Thank You

Posted by: Suzanne at 03/19/09 4:18 PM  | Reply
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lol @ Adam.That's so funny.

Posted by: Jay at 04/30/09 3:20 PM  | Reply
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