Opening a Bottle of Coca Cola

When I open a Coca Cola bottle of never really take much notice of the amount of detail around the bottle itself, let alone the different senses I use when opening a bottle. I do however notice how cold the bottle is and the moisture around the bottle, as I like it coming straight out of the fridge. The moisture around the outside annoys me a wee bit which I guess is why I notice it so much.

See: When looking at the bottle the moisture around the outside is the first thing I see. I also see bubbles fizzing inside the bottle as I move it.  The smooth wrapper around the outside of the bottle is a main feature of the bottle. Once the lid is released the level of the coke inside drops as the pressure inside the bottle is let out.

Hear: When opening a coke bottle lid I can hear the sound of my fingers rubbing against the ridges around the lid. It is a very faint sound and is similar to rubbing your finger along a bumpy desk. The noise of the lid crack as it is breaks away from the seal. The noise of the pressure inside the bottle being released which makes a sort of csssshh noise. When listening closely, I could also hear the sound of the bubbles popping as they reach the top of the bottle.

Feel: The moisture and coldness of the bottle against my hand. The ridges around the lid as I open it. For very small ridges they are certainly very easy to feel. My fingers create a form of tension against the ridges of the lid. The detailing on the bottle, such as different bumps and the coca cola label on the plastic to form a grip for the user to hold the bottle. When the lid is released I could feel the stiffness of the plastic bottle become more flexible as the pressure is released and the bottle fills with air. One thing I felt which I normally take no notice in was a pressure of air against my hand when the lid was released. It was a mixture of air and moisture. I have never noticed it to the extent that I did when taking notices of my senses.

Taste: Because I am only opening the bottle, I do not physically taste anything.

Smell: If I place the bottle close to my nose once the lid has been released I can smell sugar and plastic. It’s not a very intense smell and unless you go out of your way to smell it, then you would not notice it.