The general concensus was that TAB tasted tinny. But some were addicted to it and protested loudly when it was dropped as better (???) diet drinks came on the market. Remember the scene from "Back To The Future"? Modern day "Cal" orders a TAB. The clerk looks at him blankly and says he can't give him a tab until he runs up a bill.

Art and Amos - well done! Will gargoyle be earning royalties on this?