We need a flamewar poll. So here: What is it called?

[kick-ass-bob]

[Goldmund]

1. Dig it

[kick-ass-bob]

3. looks like Nevada doesn't even carry it.

:shrug:

[Shell Beau]

4. That is about right. I am in Mississippi, and we call it coke.

[kick-ass-bob]

6. NC is so fucked up.

Apparently, we call it about 8 different things.

:crazy:

[Shell Beau]

9. I've never heard anyone call it "other"!

:crazy:

[motely36]

2. When I go out

I always ask for a diet soda with lemon of course!

:hi:

[More Than A Feeling]

5. Random fact: If you ask for a soda in Austria, you'll get soda water

You have to ask for a "pop" or a "soda pop".

This clearly shows that "pop" is more important/a better name than "soda"

[kick-ass-bob]

10. But this guy is from Austria:

I don't think Austria should be the gold standard.

:7

[Shell Beau]

11. Yeah, but coke is even more specific. Even though I prefer Pepsi,

I still say coke. They give me which ever one they carry. It is known that they are the same even if they aren't!

[More Than A Feeling]

13. Damn it, a corporation should not have that honor!

Xerox be damned, no corporate name should ever grace products not made by that corporation! (Now I have to go listen to my Ipod which is really a Zen;))

[Richardo]

16. Here. Have a Kleenex.

:)

[Shell Beau]

17. Band aid, kleenex, there are a few that have the honor!

[tjwmason]

15. Same here in England

Which proves that it's right.

Soda means fizzy water (e.g., for mixing with brandy - if one is so inclined). Pop means a nasty drink packed full of pointless sugar gas and (artificial) flavourings.

Also, as a general question, what's the point of asking for a generic 'pop' - why not specify which one one wants to have, or at least which flavour? I wouldn't just walk into a bar and ask for a 'cocktail'.

[terrya]

7. The toilet paper roll goes on the INSIDE, dammit!

Sheesh.

[kick-ass-bob]

8. that's 'over the top' to you, mister.

:P

[Dhalgren]

12. No, its papertowels "over the top",

toilet paper "under the bottom"... :P

[kick-ass-bob]

14. that is probably the best reasoning I have ever heard for TP positioning

:rofl:

[kick-ass-bob]

18. WHERE IS THE CORN FLAKES CONTINGENT?

:grr: