I Drank Rizzler Berry Juice and My Guts are Rizzling Everywhere

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The original 1825 edition of Noah Webster’s dictionary defined “rizz” as style, charm, or attractiveness. And according to many online, no one embodies these qualities more than nine-year-old Christian Joseph, known as “The Rizzler” to his large social media following.

It’s strange – this kid, who’s younger than my daughter, has become incredibly successful online just by filming himself stroking his chin. It makes me feel a little better about occasionally using conversations with my own daughter as material for my website. Okay, I admit I’m getting free help from her, but at least I haven’t put her image on a cheap soda.

I’m jumping ahead a bit. I don’t use TikTok because I’m older, but I do follow social media influencers in a way similar to how I watch movies and TV – by buying the products they promote. And surprisingly, this influencer, known as ‘Rizzler,’ actually has his own drink: Arizona Rizzler Berry Sparkling Juice Cocktail.

The drink company says this beverage is incredibly appealing, describing it as lightly sparkling and full of charm. The name references a rare ‘Rizzler Berry’ said to have existed in the Garden of Eden, but since those trees were lost, the drink gets its flavor from a mix of common berries – strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and blackberry – plus a touch of apple for extra fizz. The can highlights that it contains 5% real juice and is made without any synthetic colors or artificial flavors – because, according to the company, authenticity is key to having ‘rizz’.

Arizona’s new drink claims it can help improve your flirting skills – and honestly, I could really use the help! So, when I spotted a can of Rizzler Berry at the grocery store, I had to give it a try.

Here’s my initial reaction to trying Rizzler’s drink. The water used in Rizzler Berry Sparkling Juice Cocktail isn’t filtered, which is different from typical drinks.

Honestly, it was kind of gross at first! But the flavor was so strange – it tasted almost like berries, but nothing I could actually place – that it somehow… worked? It’s a really weird drink, and it totally fits the vibe of the Rizzler pose. The label says it’s mostly pear and mango, which is confusing because the Arizona ad makes it sound like it’s made with five different fruits – and those aren’t the ones listed! It’s bizarre, but I’m kind of into it.

I’ll be puzzling over this drink – and how I ended up in this situation – for a long time to come.

13 TV Shows That Were Brought Back After Getting Canceled

Arrested Development (2003-2019)

Though it gained a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase and heavily influenced later comedies, Arrested Development wasn’t a ratings success during its original run on Fox, leading to its cancellation after three seasons in 2006. Creator Mitchell Hurwitz initially said the show had naturally reached its conclusion after 53 episodes, even though there was talk of it moving to Showtime. However, Netflix brought the show back in 2013 for a fourth season of 15 episodes, all covering the same timeframe but each focusing on a different character. While fans were glad to see it return, the unusual format was confusing. In 2018, Netflix released Arrested Development Season 4 Redux: Fateful Consequences, which re-edited the season into 22 episodes presented in chronological order. The show returned again for a fifth and more traditionally structured season, which concluded in March 2019.

Baywatch (1989-2001)

Few could have predicted the massive success of Baywatch. Originally canceled after just one season in 1989 due to low ratings, high costs, and issues with the production company, the show was saved by star David Hasselhoff. He successfully brought it back in 1991 through syndication and even became an executive producer. From there, Baywatch gained a large audience and continued for 11 seasons, concluding in May 2001. The show’s popularity led to three made-for-video movies and a spin-off series, Baywatch Nights (1995-1997). This spin-off followed some characters from the original series as they transitioned from lifeguards to detectives and eventually, paranormal investigators, taking inspiration from the hit show The X-Files.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021)

The popular and highly-rated comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine surprised many when Fox canceled it after five seasons in 2018. Almost immediately, efforts began to revive the show, and a strong reaction from fans—including a social media campaign—led NBC to pick it up for a sixth season the very next day. NBC had initially passed on the show when it was first proposed. Brooklyn Nine-Nine continued for two more seasons, concluding with its eighth season, which consisted of only ten episodes and wasn’t released until August 2021. NBC aired two episodes each week for five weeks, and the series finale aired in September 2021.

Clone High (2002-2024)

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, known for films like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street, started their careers with a quirky animated show called Clone High. The show featured teenage clones of famous historical figures attending high school, and it playfully poked fun at popular teen dramas like Degrassi and Dawson’s Creek. Though it gained a devoted fanbase, the original Clone High only lasted one season (2002-2003) on Teletoon and MTV. It was canceled due to low viewership and controversy over its portrayal of Gandhi, which led to protests in India. Twenty years later, in 2023, the show was brought back by Max for two more seasons, introducing new characters like Harriet Tubman and Frida Kahlo. Unfortunately, Max canceled Clone High once again after its third season, leaving fans on another cliffhanger.

Community (2009-2015)

As a huge Community fan, for years everyone kept saying “six seasons and a movie” – it felt like it was always meant to be! But NBC canceled the show after just five seasons, and things started falling apart. The cast was moving on to other projects, and even Dan Harmon, the creator, wasn’t sure if continuing was a good idea. Sony tried to find a new home for it with streaming services like Hulu and Comedy Central, but no one bit. Then, right when the cast contracts were about to expire in June 2014, Yahoo! stepped in and ordered a sixth season to stream on their platform, Yahoo! Screen, which actually premiered in 2015. Sadly, that season was the last one. Everyone involved – Yahoo! and the cast – would have loved to do more, but the idea of a movie started to feel like the perfect way to wrap things up. (It’s worth noting that Yahoo! Screen didn’t last long, shutting down in 2016 because its original shows weren’t successful.) As of 2023, the script for that movie is finished, but we’re still waiting for any news about when filming might start, or when we’ll actually get to see it!

The Expanse (2015-2022)

As a huge sci-fi fan, I was so thrilled when The Expanse got a second life! It’s based on the awesome books by James S.A. Corey, and it almost didn’t make it. Syfy originally ordered three seasons, but then canceled it. Thankfully, the fans – and some big names like Wil Wheaton, George R.R. Martin, and Patton Oswalt – really rallied to save it. Amazon Prime ended up stepping in, and not only renewed it for a fourth season, but for a fifth and a sixth! The creators and cast are hinting that even though season six was the finale for now, the story isn’t necessarily over, especially since there are nine books in the series. There’s still hope another streamer might pick it up, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988-present)

Mystery Science Theater 3000, or MST3K, has a remarkable history of being both canceled and revived. The show, a unique blend of science fiction, puppetry, and movie commentary, seems to constantly cycle between being off the air and returning for more episodes. It originally aired on local station KTMA-TV in 1988-1989 before that station went bankrupt. It then moved to The Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) where it ran for seven seasons. After being canceled by Comedy Central in 1996, The Sci-Fi Channel picked it up for three more seasons, but canceled it again in 1999. In 2015, a successful crowdfunding campaign led by the show’s creator, Joel Hodgson, brought MST3K back on Netflix for two seasons in 2017 and 2018. Following its departure from Netflix, another crowdfunding effort resulted in 13 new episodes being released on Hodgson’s online platform, Gizmoplex, in 2022. Over its 36-year run, MST3K has produced an impressive 230 episodes, three live tours, and even a feature film.

Party Down (2009-2023)

The critically acclaimed but short-lived comedy Party Down originally aired on Starz for two seasons between 2009 and 2010. The show followed a group of caterers dreaming of Hollywood success, but struggled to attract a large audience. The careers of stars Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Jane Lynch (Glee) also presented scheduling challenges.

More than a decade later, Starz revived Party Down with a limited six-episode season that aired from February to March 2023. Most of the original cast returned, with the exception of Lizzy Caplan, who had scheduling conflicts – though she did make a surprise appearance in the final episode.

Samurai Jack (2001-2017)

Genndy Tartakovsky’s acclaimed show, Samurai Jack, followed a Japanese samurai prince lost in a futuristic, dystopian world after being sent there by a shapeshifting demon. Cartoon Network canceled the show in 2004 after four seasons, leaving the samurai’s story unfinished. After a rerun on Toonami in 2014, Samurai Jack returned in 2017 for a final season of 10 episodes, which aired on Adult Swim due to its more mature and violent content. This final season received widespread praise, and Tartakovsky had once hoped to finish the story with a movie.

Twin Peaks (1990-2017)

After revealing who killed Laura Palmer halfway through its second season, the original run of Twin Peaks quickly lost momentum. Plans to focus on the budding romance between Agent Dale Cooper and Audrey Horne were derailed when actress Lara Flynn Boyle, who was dating Kyle MacLachlan at the time, objected. The show’s ratings declined, leading to a change in timeslots and a temporary halt to production. Although a fan campaign managed to get the rest of the season aired, the shocking cliffhanger ending couldn’t revive viewership, and the show was ultimately canceled.

Then, in 2017, Twin Peaks: The Return premiered on Showtime. This third season served as both a continuation and a revival, addressing the 25-year gap since the original series ended. It followed the story of Agent Cooper’s evil double, first introduced in the Season 2 finale, and the real Agent Cooper’s struggle to return to the world he knew.

Veronica Mars (2004-2019)

Veronica Mars was a remarkably clever show that blended high school drama with the style of a classic detective story. It received critical acclaim and several awards – including Satellite, Saturn, and Teen Choice Awards – during its first few seasons. However, The CW cancelled it in 2007 after three seasons.

Writer Rob Thomas responded to the cancellation by writing a movie script, but it wasn’t produced until he and star Kristen Bell successfully funded it through a Kickstarter campaign. The film came out in March 2014. Then, in 2018, Hulu brought the show back for an eighth-season revival, which premiered in 2019. Unfortunately, that season proved to be the last, as Hulu decided not to continue the series.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998-present)

When ABC brought the improv comedy Whose Line Is It Anyway? to the United States from Britain, it ran for five seasons before being canceled in 2003 because of low ratings. Ten episodes from the sixth season had already been filmed, and then ABC Family aired reruns along with two more seasons made up of previously unaired performances from 2005 to 2007. After that, no new episodes were made for ten years, until The CW revived the show in 2013 for a ninth season. It has been running on The CW ever since.

The X-Files (1993-2018)

Originally a surprising success for Fox, The X-Files quickly became a cultural phenomenon, making stars of its leads and building memorable episodes around its many science fiction mysteries. After seven seasons (1999-2000), the show was intended to end, and a contract disagreement led to David Duchovny’s departure. While Fox decided to continue without him, replacing his character with John Doggett (played by Robert Patrick), the show never regained its earlier popularity. Ratings declined sharply in the eighth season and hit an all-time low in the ninth, leading to cancellation in 2002. Many factors were cited for the decline, from Duchovny leaving to the impact of the September 11th attacks. Surprisingly, The X-Files returned in 2016 for a revival season that became the show’s most-watched ever. A successful tenth season led to an eleventh, but declining viewership ultimately brought the series to a final end in 2018.

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2026-02-27 20:29