Warren Buffett Says He Hasn't Drunk Water in 48 Years, Prefers Cherry Coke
Warren Buffett reportedly told billionaire Bill Ackman that he has not drunk water in 48 years, preferring Cherry Coke instead. This claim, shared by Ackman on a podcast, has not been independently verified. Buffett's long-standing fondness for Coca-Cola is well documented, including his 1985 shareholder letter announcing a switch to Cherry Coke. Experts caution that replacing water with sugary soft drinks may have health risks, despite Buffett's reported daily consumption of multiple cans.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, firstpost, indianexpress, moneycontrol, hindustantimes, mint, economictimes, mint, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 31 Oct, 06:05 pm. Other outlets followed.