--- title: Health Advocates Re-Do the Coca-Cola Hilltop Ad description: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken a different spin on the Mad Men Hilltop ad, showcasing the negative effects of soda on health canonical: https://time.com/3932746/watch-a-health-spoof-the-coca-cola-ad-in-mad-men/ author: Alexandra Sifferlin article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-06-24T16:15:40.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T05:02:52.041Z article:section: Health og:title: Health Advocates Re-Do the Coca-Cola Hilltop Ad og:description: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken a different spin on the Mad Men Hilltop ad, showcasing the negative effects of soda on health og:url: https://time.com/3932746/watch-a-health-spoof-the-coca-cola-ad-in-mad-men/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Health Advocates Re-Do the Coca-Cola Hilltop Ad twitter:description: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has taken a different spin on the Mad Men Hilltop ad, showcasing the negative effects of soda on health twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Watch a Health Spoof of the Coca-Cola Ad In 'Mad Men' by [Alexandra Sifferlin](https://time.com/author/alexandra-sifferlin/) ## Alexandra Sifferlin Jun 24, 2015 4:15 PM UTC by [Alexandra Sifferlin](https://time.com/author/alexandra-sifferlin/) ## Alexandra Sifferlin Jun 24, 2015 4:15 PM UTC In 1971, Coca-Cola aired its iconic “Hilltop” ad, which popped back into public consciousness when it [ended the season finale](http://time.com/3891861/mad-men-finale-don-draper-jon-hamm-matthew-weiner-coke-ad-recap/) of the hit series _Mad Men._ Now, the health advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has spoofed the ad, with real Americans singing about the potential consequences of drinking soda, like type-2diabetes and obesity. CSPI says soda and sugary drinks are one of the leading sources of calories in Americans diets and can up the risk for those conditions. “For the past 45 years, Coca-Cola and other makers of sugar drinks have used the most sophisticated and manipulative advertising techniques to convince children and adults alike that a disease-promoting drink will make them feel warm and fuzzy inside,” said CSPI executive director Michael F. Jacobson in a statement. “We thought it was time to change the tune.” When asked for comment, Coca-Cola referred TIME’s request to the American Beverage Association (ABA), a trade group that represents the beverage industry including soda companies. “Our industry is committed to being part of real solutions to public health challenges like obesity,” wrote Tracey Halliday, a spokesperson for the ABA. “Just last fall, America’s leading beverage companies launched the Balance Calories Initiative with an aggressive goal to reduce beverage calories consumed per person nationally by 20 percent by 2025\. We’ve put clear calorie information on all of our cans, bottles and packs, and are doing so on company-controlled equipment including vending machines and fountains, so consumers know exactly how many calories are in a beverage before they make a purchase.” ### The 10 Best Outfits From Mad Men  Betty’s floral dress Her outfit for lunch with future husband Henry is quintessential Betty, with soft colors and a fitted silhouette. Carin Baer—AMC  Joan’s pen necklace There are few television accessories as iconic as Joan's pen, always dangling over her chest and eventually insulted by a snarky young copywriter who sees its placement as a power play. Michael Yarish—AMC  Megan’s metallic dress Megan has all the glamour Peggy lacks, with a more fashion-forward sensibility than Betty. Michael Yarish—AMC  Trudy’s floral dress Trudy’s garden party outfit is put to good use when she and Pete impress guests with a mean performance of the Charleston. Carin Baer—AMC  Peggy’s pantsuit Peggy may not be a style icon, but she was well suited for ladder climbing in a loud vest and trouser set at a pivotal moment in her professional ascent. Jaimie Trueblood—AMC  Megan’s Zou Bisou Bisou dress Megan surprises Don and her party guests with a performance as sultry as her little black dress. Ron Jaffe—AMC  Joan’s accordion-playing dress Dresses are like armor for Joan, who wears this form-fitting number while entertaining her husband’s colleagues on the accordion—despite their marital problems. Carin Baer—AMC  Sally’s go-go boots Sally tries on a very grown-up look for an awards ceremony with Don and Megan, and finds herself in a grown-up situation when she witnesses Roger in a compromising position with Megan’s mother. AMC  Roger’s blue suit Roger always looks sharp in a suit, but his sartorial gifts look even more impressive when surrounded by hippies on the farm where his daughter joined a commune. Michael Yarish—AMC  Betty’s Italian dress For a trip to Italy with Don, Betty gives herself a makeover more befitting of her days as a model than her life as a Westchester mom. 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