I thought TONIC was a mixer, like Gin and tonic or tonic water with a twist. I did not know it was a generic term; interesting, but I have heard of vitamin tonics like Geritol or S.S.S. or Vitameatavegemin, all with a high percentage of alcoholic solvent. One of my mother's friends told her that she was taking Geritol and mom asked her why she just didn't take her alcohol in a drink like everyone else.
You say what: Pop Soda Cola or ?
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nurdlinger
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I grew up in Detroit and called it "pop", as is the fashion in those parts. In 1975 I moved to St. Louis, and everybody there called it "soda". I adopted that term and still use it, much to the amusement of my siblings and cousins. In Arizona where I live now, there are so many transplants that you hear all three of the popular terms, maybe even "tonic" once in a while.
In New York City,
<span style="font-size: medium;">Soda. My ex, who was from Oklahoma, called it "Pop". In Spain, hubby used to call it "Refresco" (refreshment), now he calls it "soda". I wonder where he picked that up?</span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Soda. My ex, who was from Oklahoma, called it "Pop". In Spain, hubby used to call it "Refresco" (refreshment), now he calls it "soda". I wonder where he picked that up?</span>
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Ever since they posted that "Sweet Brown" video I've started calling these drinks "cold pop" again. It sounds refreshing and delicious.
Around here, most people call it Pop. My mom - being from south Mississippi - usually called any soft drink "Coke". Whenever I would visit my cousin Fannie Lou (recently deceased at age 88), she would ask me if I wanted a "Co-Cola", and if I said yes, would tell me she had Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Orange, etc. in addition to Coke.
ronhic
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Washer111 has it right
Here is Oz it's normally 'Soft Drink' or 'Fizzy Drink' - often depending on the age of the person.
Here is Oz it's normally 'Soft Drink' or 'Fizzy Drink' - often depending on the age of the person.
mark_wpduet
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I've never said pop
I've always just called it soda. I think when little we would say coke or pepsi but for the longest time I've just called it soda. I know some people who do call it pop.
I've always just called it soda. I think when little we would say coke or pepsi but for the longest time I've just called it soda. I know some people who do call it pop.
whirlcool
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I grew up in Chicago and it seemed that it was 50/50 split between Pop and Soda. I have even heard people refer to it as Soda Water which is actually a bar mixer rather than a soft drink, but they mean the soft drink. Usually you hear it from very old people.
Here in Houston people just ask what they want by brand name. I'd like a Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper (which is REAL popular here. Much easier.
Here in Houston people just ask what they want by brand name. I'd like a Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper (which is REAL popular here. Much easier.
dustin92
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pop/soda. I call it pop.
It was pop when I was growing up in the Midwest. Now that I'm in New England it's tonic or soda.
Around here
They've always been called "drinks". Everyone knows what that seems to mean, also we use "Co-cola" or for some it's "Co-coaler" or "dranks" depending on the accent and language usage
I tend to use the word "drinks" or "soda"
They've always been called "drinks". Everyone knows what that seems to mean, also we use "Co-cola" or for some it's "Co-coaler" or "dranks" depending on the accent and language usage
I tend to use the word "drinks" or "soda"
It's soda in South Jersey ..
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dirtybuck
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My dad called it pop. I call it soda.
58limited
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Here in Texas its "coke"
When I was in Germany in the early 1990s the Fanta brand was popular. I was asked several times if I want to go get a "Fanta"
When I was in Germany in the early 1990s the Fanta brand was popular. I was asked several times if I want to go get a "Fanta"
Cola. Never used the term pop, just seems silly plus nobody calls it that around here.
Cola
I often ask for a "Cola" when ordering at restaurants because invariably I pick the opposite brand. Coke or Pepsi isn't generic enough to not be asked "Will a Coke (or Pepsi) be OK"?
The difference between Coke and Pepsi is clear, although sometimes fountain versions are hard to discern due to ratio or water etc. Still I get odd looks when asking for a Cola in these parts.
I often ask for a "Cola" when ordering at restaurants because invariably I pick the opposite brand. Coke or Pepsi isn't generic enough to not be asked "Will a Coke (or Pepsi) be OK"?
The difference between Coke and Pepsi is clear, although sometimes fountain versions are hard to discern due to ratio or water etc. Still I get odd looks when asking for a Cola in these parts.
angus
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In the New York area it was either soda or just called by the brand name (Coke, Tab, Fresca, Manhattan Special, 7-UP, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Crush (for Orange), Nehi (for Grape), Hires (for Root Beer), etc,,,) and of course here in the northeast Pepsi was as popular as Coke so both were used. If you wanted a Canada Dry, that meant ginger ale. I have heard tonic used throughout New England and pop in most other areas of the US.
Just to be difficult,
a cousin and I call it "sody water."
When I'm dealing with someone who is dealing with other things, like a busy waitress/waiter, I'm more specific, and if the various pops are listed on the menu, I will be specific.
Not everyplace has the caffeine free diet cola, so if they do, fountain or bottle/can, that's what I order, whether or not it's what I really want at the moment. It worked for caffeine free coffee.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
a cousin and I call it "sody water."
When I'm dealing with someone who is dealing with other things, like a busy waitress/waiter, I'm more specific, and if the various pops are listed on the menu, I will be specific.
Not everyplace has the caffeine free diet cola, so if they do, fountain or bottle/can, that's what I order, whether or not it's what I really want at the moment. It worked for caffeine free coffee.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
