The video explains why pouring Mountain Dew into the Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day is a bad idea. The tradition of dyeing the river green began in 1962, initially as a method used by plumbers to detect pollution leaks. However, in recent times, some individuals attempt to participate in the tradition by pouring soda, such as Mountain Dew, into the river. This action, while perhaps intended to be supportive of the tradition, is met with irritation from local residents.

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Here's why you shouldn't pour Mountain Dew into the Chicago River.

Every year on St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago River is dyed bright green. The tradition dates back to 1962 when plumbers used green dye to trace pollution leaks in the water.

But some people try to join in by dumping soda into the river to support the tradition, only to end up irritating local residents.

This Isn’t How the Chicago River Turns Green

Here's why you shouldn't pour Mountain
Dew into the Chicago River. Every year
on St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago River
is dyed bright green. The tradition
dates back to 1962 when plumbers used
green dye to trace pollution leaks in
the water. But some people try to join
in by dumping soda into the river to
support the tradition, only to end up
irritating local residents.

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This Isn’t How the Chicago River Turns Green

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