Soda vs Cola vs Pop - Page 3

01-21-2009, 08:22 AM

Growing up the in the 50's and 60's we'd just call it by the generic term,,,,coke. There wasn't the grocery store lineup like there is now with a bazillion name brands of soft drinks. When we were asked, " Do you want a coke" it was either Coke or Pepsi, that's all there was. If you wanted root beer you went to the A&W drive up. Ahhh, the golden days when things were simple.

Volt · 01-21-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Growing up the in the 50's and 60's we'd just call it by the generic term,,,,coke. There wasn't the grocery store lineup like there is now with a bazillion name brands of soft drinks. When we were asked, " Do you want a coke" it was either Coke or Pepsi, that's all there was. If you wanted root beer you went to the A&W drive up. Ahhh, the golden days when things were simple.

Hey now... There was a third player back then - RC. Mom used to buy that as it was cheaper than Coke or Pepsi, I still prefer it. But as we was poor, usually it was cool-aid out of the "icebox". Had to leave the Sought to learn what a fridge was.

For where you were raised see the linky - LINKY

Score - 100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!

01-21-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Hey now... There was a third player back then - RC. Mom used to buy that as it was cheaper than Coke or Pepsi, I still prefer it. But as we was poor, usually it was cool-aid out of the "icebox". Had to leave the Sought to learn what a fridge was.

For where you were raised see the linky - LINKY

Score - 100% Dixie. Is General Lee your grandfather?!

Was it called Double Cola back then?,,,Can't remember but there was RC, & Up and a few others but not like it is today.

01-21-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

aaaah A&W, I loved their bacon burgers when I was in Indonesia. Didn't care for the root beer though, but the bacon burgers were awesome.

No kidding,,,don't even get me started on the bacon cheeseburgers. I loved those!

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Was it called Double Cola back then?,,,Can't remember but there was RC, & Up and a few others but not like it is today.

Don Fernando · 01-21-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

No kidding,,,don't even get me started on the bacon cheeseburgers. I loved those!

no A&W in The Netherlands though

But in a few months I am stateside

rizzle · 01-21-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Was it called Double Cola back then?,,,Can't remember but there was RC, & Up and a few others but not like it is today.

There was a Double Cola. Came in a round glass bottle with ridges around it.
That stuff rocked.

MNSmoker · 01-21-2009, 08:12 PM

In Minnesota we generally call it Pop.

stitch · 01-22-2009, 10:25 AM

Conversattion: What can I get you to drink sir ???
Me: Bourbon ...
Waitperson: We don't have that, We have Coke, Pepsi, Sprite and Bud light ...
Me: .... I'm outta' here ...

Don Fernando · 01-21-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

If you wanted root beer you went to the A&W drive up.

aaaah A&W, I loved their bacon burgers when I was in Indonesia. Didn't care for the root beer though, but the bacon burgers were awesome.

gettysburgfreak · 01-21-2009, 08:40 AM

soda!!!!!!!!! up here in NY it seems the only place they call it pop is in Rochester.

Kreth · 01-21-2009, 08:55 AM

Soda, or the brand name.

Don Fernando · 01-21-2009, 08:58 AM

Cola. Everybody in Holland calls it Cola

RBOrrell · 01-21-2009, 09:07 AM

We have POP machines. We go to the store to buy POP.

Coke and Pepsi are COLAs. Cola is a type of POP.

SODA is a tasteless/colourless fizzy liquid that some people mix with their scotch. I drink SODA with a slice of lime.

ActionAndy · 01-21-2009, 09:15 AM

I remember when I was 12 I met someone from Texas and they told me about how all soft drinks were referred to as "coke." "What kind of Coke do you want?" God what a stupid concept.

rizzle · 01-21-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ActionAndy

I remember when I was 12 I met someone from Texas and they told me about how all soft drinks were referred to as "coke." "What kind of Coke do you want?" God what a stupid concept.

You're stupid.

Pat1075 · 01-21-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RBOrrell

We have POP machines. We go to the store to buy POP.

Coke and Pepsi are COLAs. Cola is a type of POP.

SODA is a tasteless/colourless fizzy liquid that some people mix with their scotch. I drink SODA with a slice of lime.

awesome I couldn't agree more

chippewastud79 · 01-21-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RBOrrell

We have POP machines. We go to the store to buy POP.

The vending machines you refer to are listed under "soda machines", not "pop machines" on vendors websites.

icehog3 · 01-21-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

The vending machines you refer to are listed under "soda machines", not "pop machines" on vendors websites.

We can't help it if vendors are morons!

chippewastud79 · 01-21-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

We can't help it if vendors are morons!

I guess we've all been had, its filtering down from the top. Its a conspiracy I tell you.

hotreds · 01-21-2009, 09:55 AM

"Diet." Covers everything.

Sorry to threadjack, but this reminds me of a story. Growing up in Europe I was unfamiliar with many of the expressions used in the USA. I asked a gal out on a date in college- to see a movie- and she happened to reach the box office before me- whereupon she turned around and asked; "Are we going Dutch?" Not having a clue what she meant, but wanting to be agreeable, I smiled; "Yes!" OOOPS!

An executive was being moved from NYC to Cincinnati. The moving company was from Cincinnati. As they were unpacking, the exec's wife said: "Careful with those lamps, they are antiques!" The movers, not hearing her well due to the wrapping paper used the typical polite Cincinnati expression for "what?" asked: "Please?"

"OK- PLEASE be careful with those lamps, they are antiques!"

View Poll Results: Soda vs Cola vs Pop
Soda	95	51.35%
Cola	3	1.62%
Pop	56	30.27%
Other (explain in post)	31	16.76%
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01-21-2009, 08:22 AM	#1
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop Growing up the in the 50's and 60's we'd just call it by the generic term,,,,coke. There wasn't the grocery store lineup like there is now with a bazillion name brands of soft drinks. When we were asked, " Do you want a coke" it was either Coke or Pepsi, that's all there was. If you wanted root beer you went to the A&W drive up. Ahhh, the golden days when things were simple.

01-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
MNSmoker Well Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: Twin Cities Posts: 398 Trading: (13)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop In Minnesota we generally call it Pop. __________________

01-22-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop Conversattion: What can I get you to drink sir ??? Me: Bourbon ... Waitperson: We don't have that, We have Coke, Pepsi, Sprite and Bud light ... Me: .... I'm outta' here ... __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

01-21-2009, 08:40 AM	#10
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop soda!!!!!!!!! up here in NY it seems the only place they call it pop is in Rochester. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-21-2009, 08:55 AM	#11
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop Soda, or the brand name.

01-21-2009, 08:58 AM	#12
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop Cola. Everybody in Holland calls it Cola __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#13
RBOrrell Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bruce Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Posts: 130 Trading: (6)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop We have POP machines. We go to the store to buy POP. Coke and Pepsi are COLAs. Cola is a type of POP. SODA is a tasteless/colourless fizzy liquid that some people mix with their scotch. I drink SODA with a slice of lime. __________________ Bruce "Hurry Hardddddddd"

01-21-2009, 09:15 AM	#14
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop I remember when I was 12 I met someone from Texas and they told me about how all soft drinks were referred to as "coke." "What kind of Coke do you want?" God what a stupid concept.

01-21-2009, 09:55 AM	#20
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Soda vs Cola vs Pop "Diet." Covers everything. Sorry to threadjack, but this reminds me of a story. Growing up in Europe I was unfamiliar with many of the expressions used in the USA. I asked a gal out on a date in college- to see a movie- and she happened to reach the box office before me- whereupon she turned around and asked; "Are we going Dutch?" Not having a clue what she meant, but wanting to be agreeable, I smiled; "Yes!" OOOPS! An executive was being moved from NYC to Cincinnati. The moving company was from Cincinnati. As they were unpacking, the exec's wife said: "Careful with those lamps, they are antiques!" The movers, not hearing her well due to the wrapping paper used the typical polite Cincinnati expression for "what?" asked: "Please?" "OK- PLEASE be careful with those lamps, they are antiques!" __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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