The debate is settled

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[texaspackerbacker]

Interesting that there is a line right down Wisconsin dividing pop from soda. I grew up in a pop county, based on the map and based on what I know.

I have NEVER seen the logic in calling pop (or soda) "Coke" if in fact, it isn't Coke. In that respect, the map appears to be way off--according to my observation. Very very very few Texans call pop (or soda) "Coke", as the map would indicate.

I have, however, observed quite a few Texans saying "soda".

[swede]

What would the "others" be?

Bellywarsh?

Sarsparilla?

Nehi?

Carbonated beverage? (Don't invite that guy again!)

[LL2]

Interesting that there is a line right down Wisconsin dividing pop from soda. I grew up in a pop county, based on the map and based on what I know.

I have NEVER seen the logic in calling pop (or soda) "Coke" if in fact, it isn't Coke. In that respect, the map appears to be way off--according to my observation. Very very very few Texans call pop (or soda) "Coke", as the map would indicate.

I have, however, observed quite a few Texans saying "soda".

I grew up on the soda side. The map is very true. I grew up saying soda, then moved to Ohio when I was in HS and everyone made fun of me for saying soda instead of pop.

I could never quite figure out why the south calls pop "Coke," but it probably has a lot to do with Coca~Cola being headquartered in Atlanta.

[mraynrand]

New Coke?

[mraynrand]

What would the "others" be?

Bellywarsh?

Sarsparilla?

Nehi?

Carbonated beverage? (Don't invite that guy again!)

Sugar water

Sodypop

[Zool]

Well if you're from the midwest, its pronounced PAHP with the h being drawn out as to scratch your ear drums.

[Freak Out]

Soda Pop Kid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiHHXVUvvyk

[Zool]

Soda Popinski

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FgJpTJb6uw

[Zool]

Here's one for Skin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpaebDyCvM

Nature's first green is gold,
her hardest hue to hold,
her early leaf's a flower:
but only so an hour,
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief.
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

[Little Whiskey]

Soda Popinski
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FgJpTJb6uw

what a great game!

[GBRulz]

Interesting that there is a line right down Wisconsin dividing pop from soda. I grew up in a pop county, based on the map and based on what I know.

I have NEVER seen the logic in calling pop (or soda) "Coke" if in fact, it isn't Coke. In that respect, the map appears to be way off--according to my observation. Very very very few Texans call pop (or soda) "Coke", as the map would indicate.

I have, however, observed quite a few Texans saying "soda".

I agree, this map appears to be way off. Everyone here says pop. Yet, the map says 50-80% say soda.

My experience with Texas, Tex. When I asked for a Coke, the waiter said "what kind".

[mraynrand]

Soda is bad for you. Instead, get a drink of water from the bubbler.

[texaspackerbacker]

Interesting that there is a line right down Wisconsin dividing pop from soda. I grew up in a pop county, based on the map and based on what I know.

I have NEVER seen the logic in calling pop (or soda) "Coke" if in fact, it isn't Coke. In that respect, the map appears to be way off--according to my observation. Very very very few Texans call pop (or soda) "Coke", as the map would indicate.

I have, however, observed quite a few Texans saying "soda".

I agree, this map appears to be way off. Everyone here says pop. Yet, the map says 50-80% say soda.

My experience with Texas, Tex. When I asked for a Coke, the waiter said "what kind".

I've heard that story before, too, but with one exception, an old Texan about 15 years older than me, I've never heard of anybody that actually called it all Coke ....... and I've been here over 30 years now.

[Joemailman]

How 'bout a Fresca?