Pop

[*julez* 124]

I'm in generic "coke" country. I call it soda. I know what pop is -- my mom's from Ohio, and I've heard it used enough to have picked it up otherwise. But I don't pronounce "pop" correctly.

Do you say it like "paup" or *gasp* something worse?

Nah, not quite that extreme. I just don't pull the corners of my mouth back quite as far as my cousins do.

I can actually picture it!

[Ban Hammer 13,641]

Besides, Mox, I'm not worried about it, I'm just curious. How pompous of you to assume otherwise!

Ahhh, I see. Sorry. It's Nessa. She keeps flirting with me, and it makes me all pompous. :D

i can see why you might think that's the case.

[msu17 0]

I actually had a lady at Ikea in MI say soda to me today. It totally threw me and I gave her the weirdest look. I know what people are talking about when they say soda, so I expect them to know what pop means and if they don't then they need to get out more.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

If I were at a party at your house, and you asked me what I'd like to drink and I, in turn, ask you what kind of pop you have, would you know what I was referring to?

I've lived all over the USA... so yes.

[Nagishkaw 510]

[Emancipation 2]

Interesting.. from my experience here in CT when I say pop in general conversation I get this strange awkward look from the person I'm speaking to.. (it happens with other words too), and when I see the look and feel the pause in understanding as it were, I rewind in my mind and try to figure out what the HECK I said wrong.. as soon as I say "I mean .. soda".. i get the "oh okay" look of relief. Perhaps the word is familiar but when it's used in conversation most people around here that I know don't seem to get the meaning.

[*Robert* 2]

Julez, just drink alcohol and you'll never have to worry about it.

wine, beer, liquor, liqueur, malt?????

Then you have to worry about calling it a "mixed drink" or a "cocktail"!

[*julez* 124]

I actually had a lady at Ikea in MI say soda to me today. It totally threw me and I gave her the weirdest look. I know what people are talking about when they say soda, so I expect them to know what pop means and if they don't then they need to get out more.

Amen to that!

[*Robert* 2]

I don't like RC

RC cola hits the spot

5 more minutes on the pot

push the button pull the chain

5 more minutes

down the drain

[*julez* 124]

Interesting.. from my experience here in CT when I say pop in general conversation I get this strange awkward look from the person I'm speaking to.. (it happens with other words too), and when I see the look and feel the pause in understanding as it were, I rewind in my mind and try to figure out what the HECK I said wrong.. as soon as I say "I mean .. soda".. i get the "oh okay" look of relief. Perhaps the word is familiar but when it's used in conversation most people around here that I know don't seem to get the meaning.

They know, they're just being jerks. I'd just say, You know...pop..the beverage? Make them look the fool that they are. Damn Connecticutties, or whatever they call themselves.

[*julez* 124]

Julez, just drink alcohol and you'll never have to worry about it.

wine, beer, liquor, liqueur, malt?????

Then you have to worry about calling it a "mixed drink" or a "cocktail"!

And whether or not you want "rocks"...or shaken...or stirred....

Look what you've done to me Mox! I am a MESS all because you messed with my LIFE.

[tsunamihart 0]

IF you're on a boat in one of Michigan's lovely lakes and you ask for a pop, you'll get an Ice cold cervesa...and if you're a boat "#######" like me (meaning you don't own one but love to be on them) you'll bring the pops for the day

[Emancipation 2]

Interesting.. from my experience here in CT when I say pop in general conversation I get this strange awkward look from the person I'm speaking to.. (it happens with other words too), and when I see the look and feel the pause in understanding as it were, I rewind in my mind and try to figure out what the HECK I said wrong.. as soon as I say "I mean .. soda".. i get the "oh okay" look of relief. Perhaps the word is familiar but when it's used in conversation most people around here that I know don't seem to get the meaning.

They know, they're just being jerks. I'd just say, You know...pop..the beverage? Make them look the fool that they are. Damn Connecticutties, or whatever they call themselves.

That'd be Nutmeggers

[*julez* 124]

Interesting.. from my experience here in CT when I say pop in general conversation I get this strange awkward look from the person I'm speaking to.. (it happens with other words too), and when I see the look and feel the pause in understanding as it were, I rewind in my mind and try to figure out what the HECK I said wrong.. as soon as I say "I mean .. soda".. i get the "oh okay" look of relief. Perhaps the word is familiar but when it's used in conversation most people around here that I know don't seem to get the meaning.

They know, they're just being jerks. I'd just say, You know...pop..the beverage? Make them look the fool that they are. Damn Connecticutties, or whatever they call themselves.

That'd be Nutmeggers

I never knew that! And NEVER would have guessed. Thanks!

[Emancipation 2]

Interesting.. from my experience here in CT when I say pop in general conversation I get this strange awkward look from the person I'm speaking to.. (it happens with other words too), and when I see the look and feel the pause in understanding as it were, I rewind in my mind and try to figure out what the HECK I said wrong.. as soon as I say "I mean .. soda".. i get the "oh okay" look of relief. Perhaps the word is familiar but when it's used in conversation most people around here that I know don't seem to get the meaning.

They know, they're just being jerks. I'd just say, You know...pop..the beverage? Make them look the fool that they are. Damn Connecticutties, or whatever they call themselves.

That'd be Nutmeggers

I never knew that! And NEVER would have guessed. Thanks!

yep strange huh? Apparently CT is the nutmeg state... who knew