When Coca-Cola first marketed Coke in Japan, its ad "Coke ads life" was translated into Japanese to mean "bite the wax tadpole."

Name: When Coca-Cola first marketed Coke in Japan, its ad "Coke ads life" was translated into Japanese to mean "bite the wax tadpole."
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The story about Coca-Cola translating its slogan into "bite the wax tadpole" in China is an urban legend. The company took great care in selecting a phonetic equivalent that conveyed the product positively.

When Coca-Cola First Marketed Coke in Japan, Its Ad "Coke