Scientists question Gatorade's identity as a soup

Scientists and culinary experts around the world are up in arms about one of Gatorade's most pressing issues: is it soup?

Scientist perplexed by Gatorade soup question

This debate all started when a university student's late-night microwave experiment went out of control. While trying to heat up some leftover Gatorade, the student accidentally added a bit too much water, and before they knew it, a bubbly and steaming bowl of Gatorade "soup" sat before them. Intrigued, they decided to give it a taste.

"It was surprisingly tasty," the student reported later to his classmates, who were both shocked and appalled by his discovery.

The experiment quickly went viral, and soon, Gatorade soup became the latest craze to take over college dorm rooms across the country. Some students were quick to defend the unusual dish, claiming that it was a creative and thrifty solution to their hunger, while others found the concept repulsive.

College students reacting to Gatorade soup

But now, as the Gatorade soup trend gains momentum, the scientific community is beginning to weigh in. Are we limiting the potential of Gatorade by simply consuming it as a liquid? Can it truly be classified as soup?

One skeptical scientist argues, "Soup requires certain elements, such as broth and vegetables, to be considered soup. Gatorade, being neither of those, cannot qualify."

However, supporters of the Gatorade soup movement are not to be deterred. "We can't let narrow definitions limit our creativity and innovation," insists one Gatorade soup enthusiast. "Gatorade can be so much more than just a sports drink. It has so many possibilities, and soup is just the beginning."

Chef experimenting with Gatorade soup

Only time will tell how this debate will be resolved. Will Gatorade continue to be nothing more than a thirst-quenching beverage, or will it become the next big culinary phenomenon? Until then, Gatorade soup fans around the world will continue to push the boundaries of what it means to be a soup.

Bowl of Gatorade soup ready to be eaten