Putting peanuts in Coke is the new trend that’s going viral in the South. Here’s why | May 17, 2025

Ever tried putting peanuts in Coke? We also scratched our heads when we first heard about this concept, but apparently it is absolutely something folks do, especially in the South. Yes, the South is known for its famous fried green tomatoes and biscuits and gravy, but Coke and peanuts may top these other ones as the most bizarre.
After all, Albert Einstein once said, “If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Does this mean peanuts and Coke can actually be a genius combination? Well, let’s start by looking at where this trend first began.

How it began

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