Pop vs. Soda

[mintymint]

Time to decide once and for all

 

[Badjedidude]

Haha oh fresia... I knew this was coming sooner or later.

As far as I can recall, "soda" seems to be the oldest surviving term for a carbonated beverage (of any kind)... but that doesn't necessarily make it the end-all of what to call it. I believe it's simply a regional thing. There's no reason that it can't be BOTH "soda" and "pop."

Lol... what a strange world. Imagine me arguing for the middle ground and tolerance! *shakes head* lol

P.S. OH MY GOD. Read this ad I found!

"Laboratory tests over the last few years have proven that babies who start drinking soda during that early formative period have a much higher chance of gaining acceptance and "fitting in" during those awkward pre-teen and teen years. So, do yourself a favor. Start them on a strict regimen of sodaa and other sugary carbonated beverages right now, for a lifetime of guaranteed happiness."

Common sense tells me that this ad is a fake. I sincerely hope so. Still funny, though.

 

[cheaptrickfan]

It really does seem to a regional thing, but I say "soda."

 

[ThinkPositive]

I picked "soda" because that's what I think of as the normal colloquial term, but I do think of "soft drink" as the more proper term, ie. for menus and such. Also, "cola" or "Coke" is obviously okay if you're *actually* talking about some sort of cola drink for "cola" or a Coca-Cola product for "Coke."

 

[mintymint]

I knew there were people who called it yum yum juice @_@

 

[JamaisVu]

None of the above. It's simply drink which covers anything until the exact type is specified.

 

[Sean]

In Canada we call it Pop.

 

[Rammy]

I think in the uk, the term soft drinks include juice drinks like oasis and ribena as well as coke and dr pepper, we also have 'alco-pop' which suggests that pop is the preferred colloquial term. So it's gotta be pop for me!

P.S I actually hate 'alcopops' please don't ever think I'd drink one

 

[Danielle]

I call all bubbly stuff... coke... BUT, i also call it soda.. its not pop.

 

[VanillaCreme]

God, that's a scary looking baby.


It's soda.

 

[Minus]

Common sense tells me that this ad is a fake. I sincerely hope so. Still funny, though.

Yes it is a fake.

But a better job than a lot of fakes.

 

[Badjedidude]

^^^Hahaha... Lard Information Council.

That "yum yum juice" is looking lonely; I almost wish I could go back and vote for it.

 

[evanescencefan91]

speaking on myself and everyone in iowa

POP

XD

 

[edgecrusher]

It's soda.

 

[sadface]

coke

 

[grainofrice24]

soda?!?! I've never heard it called soda...it's always been the name brand (coke/sprite/pepsi). When I hear the word "soda" I think of "soda-licious"...anybody remember those things?!?!

 

[Drama]

That "yum yum juice" is looking lonely; I almost wish I could go back and vote for it.

did it =)

 

[Nina]

Soda in my neck of the woods...

 

[Lawrens]

Pop

 

[sadface]

i find it so weird if anyone says pop around me

i think theyre from the 1960s or something