EUREKA, CA-- Some local dude, known only as "Sproing", has formally accused the manufacturers of Splode Soda for false advertising in their most recent campaign.

Splode Soda new slogan "Only one product kills 1 in 3 of its users" is the claim that Mr. Sproing takes issue with. The advertisement then claims that Splode Soda is not this one product. Durring an emotional press conference called at the site of the bridge feature in the advertisement Mr. Sproing tearfully put forth that 3 of his 9 friends were killed because of Splode Soda. He substantiated his claim as follows:

" I cannot believe the totally bogus statement made by Splode in that otherwise hysterical comercial featuring 3 kids bungee jumping. It's was cool- until that last kid exploded. That's not funny! It really happens! How could Splode dare to make light of such tragic events? I mean, it's funny when some dude in a suit explodes because he's all confused by kids on skateboards havin' fun 'n' shit... but not when somebody dies in persuit of what they love. That's tragedy- and it's not funny. I am here to tell you that three of my nine friends died in incidents simliar to the events feature in the commercial. My buddy Richie Whirl's head was atomized from drinking Splode

while Mountian Bike Sky Shark Diving. My girlfriend's innards erupted through her skin after drinking Splode, eating some poprocks and then riding the Rotor at FunWorld for 3 hours. And the Splode commercial itself is footage of my little brother Kank bungee jumping with his little buddies. This is an outrage! I can't deal with this- I'm going Surf Biking!"

Mr. Sproing's lawyer, Ricky Charmichael, then told the assembled press that he has filed a civil lawsuit against the Splode Soda Company seeking compensation for pain and suffering. Mr. Charmichael stated, "It's no crime to cause somebody to explode, as these morons were clearly asking for it. We don't contest that. It is, however, beyond common decency to make false claims denying these exploded heros their due praise."

Mr. Charmichael then went on to say that he is confused as to what the Splode Soda spot has to do with tobacco. "Tobacco is mentioned at the end, and may be the product with the 33.3% fatality rate alluded to," the lawyer said. He added, "well, maybe we're in line for some of that huge tobacco settlement. Sweet."

A spokesman for Splode Soda was unable to be located to respond to these claims.